Stellamaris Okafor, the wife of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has taken to social media to mourn the actor on his birthday
The actor born on October 17, 1961, passed away on March 2, 2024. At the age of 62 from a cardiac arrest at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria,. He was laid to rest in his hometown on Friday, June 28, 2024.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, accompanied by photos of their family, Stella shared fond memories of how Mr. Ibu cherished and celebrated his birthdays.

“Today is my late husband’s birthday (Mr. IBU). This will mark the first birthday without him celebrating with us here,”
“I can’t forget how he used to cherish and celebrate his birthdays. We miss him so much, may his soul continue to rest in eternal peace. Amen.”
The actor would have been 63 on October 17, 2024
Fans and colleagues of the actors took to the comments section to offer condolences and wish Mr. Ibu a happy posthumous birthday.
Actress Eve Esin wrote, “Keep resting mate. Sis, be strong.”
Other comments from Social media
@sequencials: “What a life. Take good care of the kids, madam. The Lord is your strength. Be strong, you hear.”
@ifeomamaryjane: “Keep resting with the Lord legend.”
@iamchigolden: “Odogwu Nwoke. Happy posthumous birthday, papi .”
@jayluvsweetjesusbabe: “Happy posthumous birthday, Mr. Ibu; we miss you. Continue to RIP, sir.”
@Lucyrichcake: “Legend 😢 may ur soul continue to rest in perfect peace 🙏.”
@Charming_ebony: “Hmmmm ds life self😢. Happy posthumous birthday Legend.”
@blessitygraphics: “Happy posthumous birthday boss! Your legacy lives on.”
@jaylove_i: “Happy posthumous birthday sir, we love and celebrate you even in death, you will always be remembered Sir 🙏.”
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