Watch: Mr Ibu's last words before his death

04 March 2024

•Ibu had been admitted at the hospital since last year

Nigerian comedian Mr Ibu is dead. Real name John Okafor, the comedian died on Saturday 2nd March 2024. Singer Rudeboy who is a member of PSquare shared a video of the comedian during his last days where he was praising the singer for being by his side.

The video shows Ibu laying in the hospital bed.

"Rudeboy, I don’t know where to begin. But everything happens exactly on God’s own time. When the time comes, it has come," he said

Adding “Rudeboy, if you don’t make heaven, call me nama [meat]. You will go to heaven and we will sit in the presence of the angels and eat together."

“What people will be talking about today would be, ‘How come? But Ibu and P-Square, they are not the same parents.’ But I tell you, parents don come.”

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Ibu had been admitted at the hospital since last year.

At the time, he asked fans for financial help to settle the medical bill.

In an Instagram video, Ibu said “Dear Good people of Nigerian, we are counting on your support at this point we need it the most Access Bank 1685687982 John Ikechukwu Okafor”

“ As I speak to you, I am still lying down in the hospital; the medical director of this hospital said that the best solution is, in case his new idea didn’t work, the best idea is to cut off my leg."

He went on to say that he didn't want his leg to be cut.

“Just see me, if they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me, talk to God Almighty, and I don’t want my legs to be cut off. Thank you so much. God bless you.”

In November, Ibu's leg was amputated. A statement from the actor's family read.

"We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad; saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered," read part of the statement

The statement went on to further reveal that the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries.

"... but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery, one of his legs had to be amputated. This development has been hard on us all, but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive."

The family went on to continue to appeal for help.

“Please, we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians as, at this stage, Daddy is still very delicate, and he needs all the help he can get."

“Thank you, everyone, the Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time, Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported him during this period as soon as he’s stable.”

Watch a previous exclusive interview Mpasho did with Mt Ibu;