The saying that the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree isn’t far-fetched, as the late Mr Ibu’s children have proven to have taken after him.
The children, who made headlines with their mum a few days ago, appeared on Carter Efe’s Livestream, where they showcased their talents.
The actor’s lastborn was the centre of attention as he took the stage to showcase his dancing skills.
One Carter wrote, “The boy dey tear stepping
One Bibby wrote, “I just dey see Ibu for this setting
One Adeyeri wrote, “They really have the same body as their dad
One SKB wrote, “The way they entered wants to finish me”.
Last week, Stella and her kids, while speaking to influencer King Mitchy, lamented their plight, revealing that they now fetch water from a well because she hasn’t been able to pay their house rent. She said their light has been cut off for two months, and they have to rely on others to charge their phones.
Speaking out, Mr Ibu’s son disclosed that their late father left many properties to all his children, but Stella chose to take everything for herself and her own children. He claimed that she sold one of Mr Ibu’s houses in Lagos for N60 million, another property in Lagos for over N17 million, and also sold the one in Asaba for N11 million. He further claimed that she squandered over N66 million that the public had contributed during Ibu’s illness.
Responding to his claims, Stella, in a follow-up interview with King Mitchy, denied his allegations. She stated that before she sold his property in the village, she consulted with the late actor’s other children, and that the proceeds from the sale of the land, were used to foot the bill for his funeral. She added that throughout her marriage to the late actor, he never disclosed that he had been previously married or that he had fathered children with other women.
Giving an update on their financial situation, King Mitchy disclosed that well-meaning Nigerians had contributed a total of N7.6 million towards their upkeep.
Refreshing your memory, Mr Ibu was married five times. Four of his marriages ended in separation and divorce.
His fifth wife, Stella Marris Okafor, was his final and most well-known wife before his demise.
Recall that in March, 2024, the veteran actor, who had battled for his life for months, had kicked the bucket. The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, revealed he died of Cardiac Arrest.
On Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, a night of tribute was held for the late actor, which had in attendance many of his colleagues. On June 27th, the veteran actor was buried in his hometown of Enugu State.
