Netizens express concerns as Veteran Actor, Mr. Ibu celebrates birthday in Hospital

Grace Omachoko



Netizens have expressed concern over the health of veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, following a video of the actor in a hospital bed on his 63rd birthday.

The comic actor shared a video of himself via Instagram on Tuesday, surrounded by family and friends who came to celebrate him.

In the video, everyone could be seen singing a birthday song for the actor who was dressed in a hospital gown.

Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jazmine Okafor, shared the video on her Instagram page, stating that the man has been sick for the past two weeks.

She captioned the video, “Happy birthday Daddy @realmribu ! It breaks my heart that we are celebrating you today from the HOSPITAL Bed! My greatest wish today is that God crowns you with Devine healing, Good health , and many more happy years ! This past two weeks, you have fought a good fight and you are still standing tall. We are here for you! Victory is assured! Speedy recovery papa,”

The condition of the actor who has been in and out of the hospital since last year has sparked reactions from fans across social media, with many wishing him a quick recovery.

Reacting, Otunba GCFRN wrote: ‘What happened to this man? See how he aged…. Chai God is the giver of life and never mock anyone… I pray he get well soon!’

Just Decent wrote: ‘What’s going on with his left foot?’

Dayo_TheRealtor wrote; “Baba should deliberately manage his weight… starts posting lotta issue from 55y upwards. HBD to a Nollywood king.”

utdbravedkidd wrote: “One of the greatest and funniest Nigeria actor quick recovery.”

Akass wrote: “Mr Ibu. May God heal you completely in Jesus name.”

Tobi Xpress wrote: “He doesn’t look excited. His pyjamas looks like the ones from hospitals.”

Ebenz wrote: “It’s so sad to see him in this condition. We can’t thank him enough for putting smiles on our faces while growing up, he’s already a legend and his name is already in the sands of time. I wish him quick recovery and a happy ending.”