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The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees and other basic needs.

The appeal was made in a video interview with a content creator, King Mitchy, on Wednesday, in which the actor’s wife and children spoke about the family’s living conditions following his death.

Speaking emotionally, the widow said the family had been without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills.

She also revealed that they rely on water from a well because of their financial situation.

"We fetch water from the well. Because I have not paid the house rent. And they have even cut my lights for two months now. No lights since. We have been like that. Every night we go to look for a place to charge our phones. And… It’s not easy,” she said.

One of the actor’s daughters praised her mother for keeping the family together despite the hardship.

"I want to thank God for my mom. She tries everything she can to feed us, to pay our school fees, to make us happy,” she said.

The widow further disclosed that her children were at risk of dropping out of school because of unpaid fees.

“Right now, they can’t go to school again. I can even show you the message the school sent me today,” she said.

The content creator who conducted the interview said support was being sought to help the family pay school fees, settle rent and restore electricity to their home.

Mr Ibu, one of Nigeria’s most popular comic actors, died on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62.

https://punchng.com/mr-ibus-widow-children-seek-support-over-rent-school-fees/

I know that coming down from a high horse isn't easy for many but two advice for Mrs Ibu :-

1)Cut your coat according to your size.

2)No one owes you anything so don't bank on people's help nor feel entitled to it....all the best.

But the person who interviewed her is a millionaire.

Why can't she foot the bill?

That’s too too bad.

RIP Ibu

I don't know what to say because I don't want to sound harsh

Is she a lunatic.....?
What gives her this kinda entitled mentality?
She should get the heck outta the space.

Don't actors get royalties??

Habaaaa! All the Billionaires in Anambra and Enugu should contribute 1 Million Naira each to this Widow naa.

Abi their charity no longer begins in their homes?

reason why you should work hard as a lady. don't solely depend on a man

blowjohn:
But the person who interviewed her is a millionaire.

Why can't she foot the bill?

Sorry, but nobody owes you anything.

Get down from that high horse and readjust to reality.

Simple.

God will surely provide. But what about the Brazilian butt you did while your husband was sick

Just following the topic

This guy has offered to much for his family to suffer that soon.

is there no royalties, Actors guide need to step in

Government schools don finish? Abi nobi human being dey attend aam?

Her mate are in the market now selling corn, doing all sort of business just to keep family together and to make both ends meet. she's there asking for assistance.

She better climb down from her high horse and face reality.

If your husband couldnt build ordinary bungalow for you while alive, then no one owe you nothing.

Mattswaggz:
The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees and other basic needs.

The appeal was made in a video interview with a content creator, King Mitchy, on Wednesday, in which the actor’s wife and children spoke about the family’s living conditions following his death.

Speaking emotionally, the widow said the family had been without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills.

She also revealed that they rely on water from a well because of their financial situation.

"We fetch water from the well. Because I have not paid the house rent. And they have even cut my lights for two months now. No lights since. We have been like that. Every night we go to look for a place to charge our phones. And… It’s not easy,” she said.

One of the actor’s daughters praised her mother for keeping the family together despite the hardship.

"I want to thank God for my mom. She tries everything she can to feed us, to pay our school fees, to make us happy,” she said.

The widow further disclosed that her children were at risk of dropping out of school because of unpaid fees.

“Right now, they can’t go to school again. I can even show you the message the school sent me today,” she said.

The content creator who conducted the interview said support was being sought to help the family pay school fees, settle rent and restore electricity to their home.

Mr Ibu, one of Nigeria’s most popular comic actors, died on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62.

https://punchng.com/mr-ibus-widow-children-seek-support-over-rent-school-fees/

Trust God for help
You know watin ordinary Nigerians dea face?
Some are homeless self.
But I tot IBU has his own building

I hope Mr Ibu’s colleagues will help this poor woman.. who never die no fit know wetin go kill am

It is well . If the kids' sch are expensive , change to an affordable school . Things have changed now because you lost the bread-winner . May Mr ibu soul continue to rest in peace , and may the help you seek come soon .

Who will every Nigerian call now for help? Though, it's not bad crying out. But what happens after the expiration of the rent, school fees and the rest? May God send her help that is sustainable.

Nah wah oo. If u are reading this,and u are doing well,ENTER BANK nd OPEN ACCOUNT for your kids/support yo wife STOP CARRYING EXTRA TYRES around to FINISH you.Your children PROUDLY U FIRST.....


May we not be unfortunate

Babaibeji2020:
Is she a lunatic.....?
What gives her this kinda entitled mentality?
She should get the heck outta the space.

no mind her just looking for excuse to go into harlotry so that tomorrow she would say nobody helped her.

This is very unfortunate situation and the situation is same with many helpless Nigerian families who are living in agony because of one useless man's ambition

Mattswaggz:
The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees and other basic needs.

The appeal was made in a video interview with a content creator, King Mitchy, on Wednesday, in which the actor’s wife and children spoke about the family’s living conditions following his death.

Speaking emotionally, the widow said the family had been without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills.

She also revealed that they rely on water from a well because of their financial situation.

"We fetch water from the well. Because I have not paid the house rent. And they have even cut my lights for two months now. No lights since. We have been like that. Every night we go to look for a place to charge our phones. And… It’s not easy,” she said.

One of the actor’s daughters praised her mother for keeping the family together despite the hardship.

"I want to thank God for my mom. She tries everything she can to feed us, to pay our school fees, to make us happy,” she said.

The widow further disclosed that her children were at risk of dropping out of school because of unpaid fees.

“Right now, they can’t go to school again. I can even show you the message the school sent me today,” she said.

The content creator who conducted the interview said support was being sought to help the family pay school fees, settle rent and restore electricity to their home.

Mr Ibu, one of Nigeria’s most popular comic actors, died on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62.

https://punchng.com/mr-ibus-widow-children-seek-support-over-rent-school-fees/

Sell your car or good asset and invest wisely. No dey compete with anybody.

Maybe the side chic eventually cornered late Mr Ibu's assets leaving the wife empty

Everywhere red and hard madam... besides when everything soft for una ,how many of us you remember?😵‍💫

All the money contributed for hospital you people didn’t spend 10 percent because of greed now the 90 percent wey una hide don finish

See life 😔 this is why I always tell youngsters there's actually no money whatsoever in the whole entertainment industries!! What they have is just mere just, don't ever rely on entertainment funds its a scam!! If not how can big stars be asking for help or begging to pay debts!! I woke up when I read news back then that a whole Michael Jackson died with so much debt the family can't even pay back, so goes for another huge rap artist Tupac!!! Just few weeks ago we say Floyd ordered by court to pay almost 20 million for tax evasion which strangely enough he didn't have!! How comes??! He literally call himself Floyd money always flexing bundles of dollars, exotic cars and jets, ashe the fool no kuku get anything!! Hustle hard don't fall for all those celebs or yahoo boys shit

What did u do with all d millions good-will Nigerians contributed for your late husband when he was sick and even till he was buried..Have u no handwork, skill or business u are engaged in or every time u wait for Nigerians to contribute & gather money for u because it's your entitlement..Woman, u better wake up from slumber & illusion and smell d coffee!! Goodluck to u and ur kids ...

Mattswaggz:
"We fetch water from the well. .

The widow further disclosed that her children were at risk of dropping out of school because of unpaid fees.

Madam Go and HUSTLE

shebi if na man dey complain all this thing na the same thing you go talk

Mattswaggz:
The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance

So what is the fate of that FAT BOY in the picture I am seeing?

blowjohn:
But the person who interviewed her is a millionaire.

Why can't she foot the bill?

everything na audio bro even the giveaway and the helps na fake

Let her go and work like every other widow out there.

She's not the first woman to become a widow.

Nobody owns her anything. The hardship is everywhere.

In the guise of help, I hope randy men will not use this as an opportunity to knack her wetin no good