John Okafor

John Ikechukwu Okafor, (born 17 October 1961) popularly known as Mr. Ibu, is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1][2][3] Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria's most talented and highly paid comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious imbecility, and a sharp disconnection from reality.[4]

John Okafor
Born
John Ikechukwu Okafor

(1961-10-17) 17 October 1961
Enugu State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMr Ibu
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationInstitute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu
Occupation(s)actor, comedian

Background and education

He hails from Nkanu West L.G.A., Enugu State. After elementary school, in 1974, Okafor moved to Sapele to stay with his brother, after his father's demise. In Sapele, he did menial jobs so he could sponsor himself to school and support his family. He then worked as a hairstylist, ventured into photography and also worked in a company that produces crates. After secondary school, he was admitted into the College of Education, Yola, but pulled out due to financial difficulties. He later enrolled in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu as soon as he was financially able to.[5]

Career

He has acted in more than 200 NollyWood movies including Mr.Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr.Ibu in London (2004), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007).[6][7][8]

See also

References
  1. "Mr Ibu And The Magic Million Dollars". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  2. "Nollywood star Mr Ibu reportedly suffers stroke". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  3. "Mr Ibu Recalls Near Death Experience After He Was Poisoned". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  4. "Professionally, I am an IDIOT - Mr Ibu, Xclusive Interview". Xclusive.ng. 15 November 2015.
  5. Udeze, Chuka (2014-04-28). "John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Biography, Wife, Family, 10 Lesser Known Facts". BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  6. ""Homosexualism is the biggest virus in Nollywood", John Okafor. By Osamudiamen Ogbonmwan". Modernghana.com. 12 November 2013.
  7. NF. "John Okafor: Biography, Career, Movies & More". Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  8. "Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With John Okafor". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-05-07.


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