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Eze Igbo Ghana, HRM Ihenetu mourn veteran actor, Mr Ibu

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The Eze Igbo Ghana, HRM Eze Dr.Chukwudi Ihenetu, has joined  other well-meaning  Nigerians to mourn the demise of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu. who died on March 2nd in Lagos  after he was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

 

In a statement  issued from  the revered Obi-Ukwu Obieziokwu palace in Ghana, the Umuduruoha Amigbo Nwagele Imo state-born HRM Ihenetu described  the death of the comic actor and skirt  maker as a great loss to the entertainment  industry.

“For those who may not know him, Mr Ibu is a great commedian who uses his talent to put a smile on the faces of many Nigerians.

“It is with deep grief that I condole with the family  of the late actor who died after a protracted  illness. I pray to Almighty  God to give the family the fortitude  to bear the loss.

“Mr Ibu death is also a great loss to Ndigbo and Igbo Guild of actors. His death  is also a great  loss  to Guild Actors of Nigeria, of whom he is a prominent  member. “the Royal Father said.