John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Biography, Leg Amputation, Children, Education, Net-worth

Born on October 17, 1961, John Ikechukwu Okafor, also referred to as Mr. Ibu, is a comedian and actor from Nigeria. He has siblings, but the only known one is her sister, Queen Chioma Egboh

Profile summary  

Full name	John Ikechukwu Okafor
Nickname	Mr. Ibu
Gender	Male
Date of birth	17 October 1961
Age	61 years old (as of September 2023)
Zodiac sign	Libra
Place of birth	Nkanu West, Enugu State, Nigeria
Current residence	Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Ethnicity	African
Religion	Christianity
Height	5’5” (121 cm)
Weight	159 lbs (72 kg)
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Dark brown
Relationship status	Married
Partner	Stella Maris Okafor
Children 3
College	Institute of Management and Technology
Profession	Actor, comedian, entrepreneur
Net worth	$3.5 million
Instagram	@realmribu TikTok @realmribu

History and Schooling

John Okafor is from Nkanu West L.G.A. Enugu State. Following the death of his father in 1974, Okafor relocated to Sapele to live with his brother after finishing elementary school. He worked odd jobs in Sapele to pay for his family’s support and education. After that, he pursued careers as a hairstylist, a photographer, and a crate manufacturer. He was accepted to the Yola College of Education after completing high school, but he withdrew owing to financial issues. Later, as soon as he could afford it, he enrolled in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.

Employment

He has acted in over 200 NollyWood productions, such as Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006), Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu 2 (2005), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr. Ibu in London (2005), and Keziah (2007).

Mr. Ibu dabbled in music as well. He performed music for a brief while. He released the singles “This girl” and “Do you know” on October 15, 2020.

Who are John Okafor’s children?

He has three children with his wife, Stella. He has two sons, Emmanuel and Jay Jay, and a daughter, Chelsea.

Besides his children with Stella, he has other kids, including Jasmine Okafor, from a previous relationship.

Who is John Okafor’s daughter?

John Okafor’s daughter is Chelsea Okafor. She was born on 30 September 2011. Chelsea is 11 years old as of 2023. She is pursuing her education and does not have an established career.

Health issues

John Okafor disclosed in October 2023 that he had a condition that might require him to amputate one of his legs. He claimed that while working with other Nollywood actors and actresses on a movie set, he became aware of the issue. In order to pay for his medical expenses, he made a plea to his followers and the general public for money and prayers. In addition, he uploaded a video of himself expressing his fear of losing his limb while laying in a hospital bed.

As of October 18, 2023, Okafor’s whole medical bill was covered by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, which was founded by the former Nigerian senate president. Additionally, according to the charity, Okafor still needed a lot of financial support to stay alive in the hospital and for.

Amputating a leg

Okafor suffered from a disease that necessitated seven surgeries, and in November 2023, he had his leg amputated. According to his family, the amputation was performed in order to prolong his life and improve his prognosis.