Nigerian actor and comedian, Mr. Ibu is to be buried on June 30, 2024
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Details of the funeral ceremony
Tuesday, 25th June 2024: A novelty match between Nollywood stars and Rangers International Football Club.
Wednesday, 26th June 2024: Mr. Ibu’s Night, featuring a candlelight procession and entertainment.
Thursday, 27th June 2024: Christian Wake Keep at his family compound in Eziokwe, Amurri.
Friday, 28th June 2024: Funeral service at 10 am in Amurri, following the transfer of his body from Eastern Nigeria Medical Center.
Sunday, 30th June 2024: Thanksgiving services.
On June 27, a wake-keeping ceremony will be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West while the burial and funeral service takes place on June 28.
The five days ceremony will end on Sunday, June 30, with a thanksgiving service in church for family members, friends and well-wishers.
“The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of our hero and legend John Ikechukwu Okafor who even in death has left a legacy of love, laughter and liveliness.”
We would appreciate your esteemed presence as we lay to rest our son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and in-law on the 28th of June 2024. Kindly join us as we share the best and last moments with our icon,” parts of the statement read.
Mr Ibu died on Saturday, March 2, at the age of 62.
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Among the movie he featured in were Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr Ibu in London (2004), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007).