EKO HOT BLOG reports that Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr Ibu, has left an indelible mark on the Nigerian movie industry that may linger in the hearts of fans for years to come. Mr Ibu’s death, at the age of 62 due to cardiac arrest on Saturday, has deeply saddened his fans and colleagues alike.
In this article, our online media platform sheds light on some controversies surrounding Mr Ibu’s demise and his final days before his passing.
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1. Embelzement of Donations
Amid the movie star’s illness, numerous Nigerians and public figures generously donated millions to support his medical care.
However, during Mr Ibu’s hospitalization, his wife, Stella Maris, publicly accused his adopted daughter, Jasmine, of colluding with his son, Valentine Okafor, to misappropriate the donated funds.
Stella alleged that Jasmine obstructed her access to the funds. In response, Jasmine claimed that Mr Ibu’s wife sought money for a car and an iPhone.
Following the social media outcry, Jasmine and Valentine were apprehended in Lagos for alleged misappropriation of funds designated for Mr Ibu’s treatment. Subsequently, they were released, and all charges against them were dropped.
2. Assassination
In 2014, many fans expressed concern for Mr Ibu over his bloated stomach and the actor, in an interview with Daily Trust at the time, revealed that his worker poisoned him.
According to him, though he survived the attack, the residual effect of the toxin has destroyed parts of his digestive system and stomach wall.
3. Illicit Affair With Adopted Daughter
Earlier in 2023, before the health of the movie star deteriorated, his wife, Stella Maris, in a social media post, alleged that Jasmine is not her husband’s adopted daughter but lover.
She accused Jasmine of sleeping with her husband, but she (Jasmine) denied the allegation, stating that her relationship with the thespian has been like that of a daughter and father.
4. Leg Amputated Due To Diabetes
After Mr Ibu’s leg was amputated in 2023, there were claims online that the actor’s health issues were related to diabetes.
However, Mr Ibu’s family debunked the claim, stating that he has been dealing with blood clotting in his leg, attributed to disease in blood vessels.
5. Unhappy marriages
Speaking with the Punch in an interview, the movie star revealed that he had been married five times. Mr Ibu also said he had never been happy in his marriage, adding that his last to Stella Maris had been his worst.
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In his words: “This is my final marriage. If this one falls apart, I won’t marry again. It is my fifth and the worst marriage because my wife embraces what is not obtainable. It feels like punishment and not marriage. I doubt if I’m still in the marriage because it seems she has already prepared her mind to leave, and I’m not going to stop her.
”I support her leaving. I begin to breathe erratically each time i see her, and it’s not healthy for me because I’m not ready to die.”
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