Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has solicited financial assistance from Nigerians over a health challenge that might lead to the amputation of his legs.
Mr Ibu, who took to his Instagram page on Wednesday to seek public assistance in a video clip, said he has been down and has been on admission for many weeks.
The renowned 62-year-old actor said the medical doctors have told him that they might resort to cutting off his leg if they exhausted the options at hand.
He appealed to Nigerians to remember him in praying, as well as support him financially to enable him have adequate treatment over the ailment.
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The famous actor captioned the video: “Dear Good people of Nigerian, we are counting on your support at this point we need it the most.
“Access Bank 1685687982 John Ikechukwu Okafor.”
The actor came into limelight in 2004 after featuring in the blockbuster movie “Mr Ibu” which gave him the popular nickname, ‘Mr Ibu‘.
The movie made him win an award as the ‘Best Comic Actor in Nigeria’ at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
His other movies include ‘Mr. Ibu and His Son’, ‘Coffin Producers’, ‘Husband Suppliers’, ‘International Players’, and ‘Mr. Ibu in London and Keziah’, among others.
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