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Mr Ibu

Mr Ibu: the comic actor whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme Entertainment Mr Ibu: the comic actor whose face became Nigeria’s favourite meme John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu after the character that made him famous, was one of Nollywood's most popular comic actors. His expressions became memes across Africa. He died in March 2024 after a long illness that included a leg amputation.