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Nigerians are mourning popular Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, who has died at the age of 62.
The comic actor was originally from Enugu, in south-east Nigeria.
The actor’s health issues first came to public attention last year. One of his legs was amputated in November after fans donated to a crowd-funding scheme for his medical bills.
John Okafor appeared in over 200 Nollywood films.
Okafor rose to fame two decades ago in the film Mr Ibu – which became his career-long nickname.
It is still regarded as one of the best Nigerian performances in a comic role.
“Rest well, sir,” said actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie in her tribute.
Nigeria’s Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa described him as a household name who had made families smile throughout his career.
Okafor died of a heart attack in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos state.
