The late Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, will be laid to rest in a five-day event, according to the recently shared burial arrangements. The news was revealed through a video posted by Oge Asiegbu, the wife of veteran actor Ejike Asiegbu. The poster displayed in the video outlines the plans to send the beloved movie star home....CONTINUE READING
A Five-Day Event to Honor Mr Ibu’s Memory
The burial arrangements indicate that the activities will commence on June 25 and conclude on June 30, 2024. The event will begin with a novelty football match between Nollywood and Rangers International on June 25. The following day, a candlelight procession will take place at Mr Ibu’s residence.
A Final Farewell
On June 27, a wake will be held for the late actor at the Eziokwe Amurri compound in Enugu. The next day, Mr Ibu’s corpse will be moved from the Eastern Nigerian Medical Centre to his hometown in Amurri Nkwanu West LGA for the funeral. Finally, on June 30, 2024, a thanksgiving ceremony will be held to honor the life and legacy of the late actor.
The announcement of Mr Ibu’s burial arrangement has garnered significant attention from fans, who continue to mourn the loss of the veteran actor. Mr Ibu, whose real name is John Okafor, passed away in Lagos on March 2, 2024, after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The five-day event serves as a final farewell to a beloved figure in the Nigerian film industry, allowing friends, family, and fans to come together to celebrate Mr Ibu’s life and contributions to Nollywood..<<CONTINUE READING>>
