Late Nigerian Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu To Be Buried In June
Late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu will be buried on June 28 at his hometown Amuri, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The burial date was released on Saturday by Mr Ibu’s Elder brother Sunday Okafor, who said that the actor will be accorded a heroic sendoff hence the delay in his burial.
“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,” the statement stated.
According to the burial arrangements, the burial ceremony would begin on Tuesday, June 25th with a high profiled novelty match, while on Wednesday, June 26, there would be session called Mr Ibu’s Night, which involves candlelight procession and live entertainment.
On June 27, a Christian Wake-Keep would be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West while the funeral service takes place on June 28.
The five-day burial ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, 30th June with a Church Thanksgiving for family members, friends and well wishers.
