Saturday, June 28th, marked one year since Nollywood veteran actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, was laid to rest, and his family are mourning him.
His wife, Stella Marris, shared photos of her and their kids wearing matching outfits with the actor’s name on them on her Instagram page. She stated that they miss him so much and pray that he continues to rest in peace.
“One year you were laid to rest. We miss you so much. Continue to rest in peace, Amen”.
Kemi Filani reported in March 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 a 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, Stella had marked his first posthumous birthday. Reminiscing in 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.
