Nigerian actor, Late Mr. Ibu, to be laid to rest in June.
Nigerian actor, Late Mr. Ibu, to be laid to rest in June. Nigerian actor, Late Mr. Ibu, to be laid to rest in June.
According to a statement signed by Elder Sunday Okafor, Mr Ibu’s elder brother, the burial is scheduled for June 28, 2024, in his hometown of Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West local government area of Enugu State.
The burial ceremony will commence on Tuesday, June 25, with a high-profile novelty match. This will be followed by ‘Mr Ibu’s Night’ on Wednesday, June 26, featuring a candlelight procession and live entertainment.
A Christian Wake will be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri on June 27, leading up to the funeral service on June 28.
The five-day burial ceremony will conclude on Sunday, June 30, with a Church Thanksgiving gathering 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 a 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,” the statement stated. the statement read
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