John Okafor

Comedian

Birthday October 17, 1961

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Nigeria

DEATH DATE Mar 2, 2024 (62)

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About

Nollywood actor and comedian known widely for starring in the franchise Mr. Ibu and for his appearances in films like Police Recruit and 9 Wives. Since his career began, he has starred in more than 70 films.

Before Fame

After his father's death at the age of fifteen, he took on a number of odd jobs to provide for his family including selling firewood, hairdressing, and butchering animals.

Trivia

He earned a degree in mass communication from the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu. He has accumulated over 700,000 followers on his realmribu Instagram page. 

Family Life

He married Stella Maris Okafor in 2015. He has three children, Emmanuel, Jay Jay, and Chelsea. 

Associated With

Both he and Osita Iheme are popular Nollywood actors.