Okey Bakassi emotional as he pays tribute to late Mr Ibu

The Nollywood community is in mourning as Okey Bakassi grieves the sudden loss of his veteran colleague, John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu.

In a heartfelt tribute, Okey Bakassi shared a poignant video on Instagram, honoring the late actor who passed away recently due to cardiac arrest following complications from surgeries and high blood pressure.

The emotional voiceover in the video captured Okey’s deep sorrow and disbelief at the tragic news of Mr Ibu’s passing.

Okey reminisced about visiting Mr Ibu in the hospital during his illness, where despite his health struggles, Mr Ibu’s humor and playful nature shone through, bringing moments of lightness even in difficult times.

The tribute serves as a touching homage to their friendship and shared experiences in the industry. Okey bid farewell to his dear friend, John Okafor, with a heartfelt message: “It has been very difficult to process… life happens. Rest in peace, my brother and friend, John Okafor.”

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