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.
