The family of the Late Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has cried out for help over their living conditions.
While speaking to influencer King Mitchy, Mr Ibu’s wife, Stella Marris, 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.
“We fetch water from the well, because I haven’t been able to pay the house rent. They’ve even cut off my light for two months now. We have been like that since. Every night we look for a place to charge our phones. It’s not easy”.
Also speaking out, his daughter appreciated their mum for taking care of them. She called on her father’s colleagues for help.
“I want to thank God for my mum, she tries everything she can to feed us, pay our school fees. If you’re in the industry with my dad, you see us now, come and see us”.
Kemi Filani reported in March, 2024, that 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.
Making her first statement, Stella Maris revealed that she felt so bad and shed tears on Father’s Day when she remembered her late husband. Speaking on the Nollywood industry, she stated that they had supported her and her children since the actor passed and have been good to them.
In October, that year, Stella had marked his first posthumous birthday. Reminiscing on their beautiful moments, she noted how this was his first birthday without his breath and recalled how the late actor cherished and loved celebrating his birthday.
On his first remembrance, Stella Marris shared photos of her and their kids wearing matching outfits with the actor’s name on them. She stated that they miss him so much and pray that he continues to rest in peace.
