Mr Ibu John Okafor Africa's Mr Bean - Kanayo O Kanayo
The actor died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 after months of battling blood clot issues in his leg. His manager, Don Single Nwuzor, reportedly said he died after suffering a cardiac arrest at Evercare Hospital in Lagos where he had been receiving treatment.
In an Instagram post, he called his departed colleague "Africa's Mr Bean," comparing him to a famous comic character in British sitcom, Mr Bean, known for his hilarious adventures without speaking.
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"John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, is the most outstanding comic actor by conduct. He didn't need to say a word to evoke laughter. His mien, body movement etc was comic. He embodied laughter.
"May God who called him home, grant him eternal rest. God will smile receiving you. Mr Ibu, good night," he wrote.
The actor was unable to fly abroad for better treatment because doctors deemed him unfit to travel due to his condition.
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