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John Okafor (John Ikechukwu Okafor) was born on 17 October, 1961 in Umunekwu, Eastern Region, Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor (1961–2024). Discover John Okafor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
| Popular As |
John Ikechukwu Okafor |
| Occupation |
Actor, comedian and influencer |
| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
17 October, 1961 |
| Birthday |
17 October |
| Birthplace |
Umunekwu, Eastern Region, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
2 March, 2024 |
| Died Place |
Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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John Okafor Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, John Okafor height not available right now. We will update John Okafor's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
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John Okafor Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Okafor worth at the age of 62 years old? John Okafor’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from Niger. We have estimated John Okafor's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actor |
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Timeline
John Ikechukwu Okafor (17 October 1961 – 2 March 2024), popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian.
He appeared in over 200 Nollywood films including those from the Mr. Ibu series.
Okafor was born on 17 October 1961.
He was from Umunekwu in Nigeria's former Eastern Region (now in Nkanu West L.G.A., Enugu State).
After elementary school and the death of his father in 1974, Okafor moved to Sapele to stay with his brother.
In Sapele, he did menial jobs so he could send himself to school and support his family.
Okafor then worked as a hairstylist, ventured into photography and also worked in a company that produced crates.
After secondary school, he was admitted into the College of Education, Yola, but pulled out due to financial difficulties.
He later enrolled in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.
Okafor acted in more than 200 Nollywood films including Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu 2 (2005), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr. Ibu in London (2005), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006), and Keziah (2007).
Okafor was known as "Nigeria's Borat" and in 2012 described homosexuality in Nollywood as akin to a virus, saying "If there is any way in this world that people can make them stop it or kill it, please do it."
Okafor also ventured into music for a short period of time.
On 15 October 2020, he released his songs titled "This girl" and "Do you know".
Before his acting career, Okafor was a boxer, football coach, and karate practitioner.
He was married twice in his lifetime.
He has more than 10 children.
His second wife, Stella Maris Okafor had three children with him, one of whom is deceased.
His son Daniel and adopted daughter Jasmine were accused of hacking Okafor's phone and stealing $60,700 from him.
They were arrested in January 2024.
In October 2023, Okafor revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to make it necessary to amputate one of his legs.
He said he was struck by the problem while on a movie set with other Nollywood actors.
He appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills.
He also shared a video of himself lying in a hospital bed, expressing his fear of losing his leg.
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, which was established by the former senate president of Nigeria, paid off Okafor's entire medical expenses as of 18 October 2023.
The foundation also stated that Okafor still required a lot of financial assistance to sustain him in the hospital and for his travel abroad for further treatment.
In November 2023, Okafor underwent a leg amputation after suffering from an illness that required seven surgeries.
His family said the amputation was done to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery.
Okafor died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos on 2 March 2024 at the age of 62 as a result of cardiac arrest.
Following his death, his adopted daughter Jasmine renamed his million-follower TikTok account to her own name and deleted all of the videos that did not feature her.
