10 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT NOLLYWOOD STAR, JOHN OKAFOR

By AZUH AMAUS

1 Name: John Ikechukwu Okafor famously known as Mr. Ibu.

2 Multi-talented Okafor is a Nollywood star, leading Nigerian actor and comedian.

3 He hails from Nkanu West LGA of Enugu State.

4 The revered humour merchant was born on October 17, 1961.

5 He once worked as a hairstylist and photographer while growing up in Sapele, Delta state.

6 On January 4, 2011, Okafor, his wife and three children were kidnapped by gunmen in their Agbani Road residence, Enugu State and later released after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom.

7 Award-winning Ibu has dazzled and thrilled fans in over 200 Nollywood movies.

8 The crazily funny entertainer who is proudly married to his delectable wife, Stella Maris, began his acting career at the then Anambra Broadcasting Service in the 80s.

9 Prior to hitting stardom in Nollywood, Mr. Ibu worked behind the scenes as a production assistant/manager.

10 Unknown to many of his teeming fans, Okafor, a trained martial artist and black belt holder, is also a member of the Karate Federation of Nigeria.