Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie has narrated his bittersweet encounter with his colleague, Mr Ibu at the hospital.
He recounted how he visited the ailing actor’s private ward in the ICU, with his colleague, Chineyere Wilfred, and met Jasmine, Mr Ibu’s wife and a female friend of theirs.
According to him, as Mr Ibu sighted them, his eyes lit up and they started conversing and playfully insulting one another. He stated that the comic actor ended up entertaining them and acting like he wasn’t in pain.
“Mr Ibu…the indomitable humorist!
I never thought I could ever be able to relate this chapter of my encounter with Mr Ibu on his sick bed. This is because I had this funny feeling that it had the potential of making light of a very dire situation as his condition presented.”
Well, the enigmatic humor monger himself, Ali Baba, has given me a soft landing to go ahead.
I walked into his private ward in the ICU in the company of Chinyere Wilfred at whose behest we made the journey to Ever Care where he is being treated.
We had just finished from a set, and she suggested that we take the opportunity to visit Ibu. With us were Jasmine, Mrs Ibu, and a woman I believe is her friend.
As soon as we stepped into the room, his eyes lit up, and he retorted”.
Read their conversation below,
His post has left many talking, with many noting how strong the ailing actor is.
One Lady Queen wrote, “Even on the sick bed he found strength to make people laugh. May God grant him a speedy recovery
One Adelakun Tufayi wrote, “If you read every bit of this, you’ll definitely admit that this is a friend that cares and wrote this out of love
One D Real Solz wrote, “He’s still a joyful person even on the sick bed. I pray for divine recovery and stability in his health. Get well soon Legend
One Tkinzy Star wrote, “I cried too meh
One Mide Gold wrote, “Speedy recovery ijn. May God continue to strengthen him amen
One Tract Edwin wrote, “May God grant you speedy recovery, daddy
One Star Fizzy Godwin wrote, “This is quite touching
One Presgirla Foods wrote, “Thank God for His grace on Mr Ibu. God will perfect his healing”.
Kemi Filani reported last week that Mr Ibu, is currently in the hospital, battling an ailment, which has cost him his leg.
Jasmine, his adopted daughter revealed that his leg was amputated to increase his chances of recovery as he had undergone 7 successful surgeries.
Following the news of his ailment, many Nigerian celebrities like Davido, Psquare, Tunde Ednut, and more rallied to his aid.
Former senate president, Bukola Saraki had cleared off his medical bills through his foundation.
