John Okafor

John Okafor
Born John Okafor
17 October 1961
Enugu State
Nationality Nigerian
Other names Mr. Ibu
Occupation actor, comedian

John Okafor (born on 17 October 1961) popularly known as Mr. Ibu is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1][2] Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality.[3]

He was born on 17 October 1961 and is married with children. He has acted in more than 200 movies including Mr.Ibu (2004), Mr.Ibu in London (2004), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007).[4][5][6]

Okafor has remained a role model to many Nigerian comedians.[7]

Personal life

John Okafor was born and raised in Enugu in the south eastern part of Nigeria and had a rough childhood due to his family's poverty. Before he was an actor he worked as a firewood seller, a hair dresser and a meat butcher.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Mr Ibu And The Magic Million Dollars". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  2. ↑ "Mr Ibu - John Okafor Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Children and Movies". Informationcradle. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  3. ↑ "Professionally, I am an IDIOT - Mr Ibu, Xclusive Interview". Xclusive.ng. 15 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "John Okafor". Archived from the original on June 9, 2007.
  5. ↑ ""Homosexualism is the biggest virus in Nollywood", John Okafor. By Osamudiamen Ogbonmwan". Modernghana.com. 12 November 2013.
  6. ↑ https://www.nigeriagalleria.com. "John Okafor, Actor, Producer, Comedian, Nigeria Personality Profiles". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20111004031219/http://www.naijarules.com/vb/movie-tv-stars/29206-i-thank-god-making-me-idiot-john-okafor.html
  8. ↑ "Biography & Net Worth of Nollywood Actor John Okafor [Mr. Ibu] - Austine Media". Austine Media. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2018-03-13.

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