The Nigerian star John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu who died on the 2nd of March 2024, at the Evercare Hospital in Lekki is finally going to be laid to rest.
The five-day befitting send-off of the iconic actor is going to start on the 25th of June and conclude on the 30th. According to Pulse News, the brother of the late veteran actor Sunday Okafor released a statement that gave out all the necessary details about the burial.
The statement says that Mr Ibu will be buried at his home in his hometown Amuri, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
“The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of our hero and 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,” they added.
The news publication also gave out an itinerary of the burial which indicated that the ceremony would kick off on 25 June with a high-profile match, followed by a session dubbed Mr Ibu’s Night’ a day later.
‘Mr Ibu’s Night’ will see a candlelight procession and live entertainment in honour of the deceased actor.
On the 27th of June, will see a Christian Wake-Keep at the iconic actor’s compound, paving the way for the burial on the 28th of June and on the 30th the family shall have a thanksgiving ceremony.
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