The death of my son is a long story, I don’t know where to begin – Nollywood actor John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) tells Nollywoodgossip

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John Okafor Nollywoodgossip Celeb Of The Week

Our hearts are breaking. We can’t stop crying at the office. This man has done nothing but give us happiness. Why this? Why him?

We spoke with John Okafor and we couldn’t stop the tears as the always happy and cheerful man sounded sad and broken.

We never want to see John like this. Our hearts go out for him and his family.

In a short conversation, the actor fondly known as Mr. Ibu confirmed the death of his beloved son.

He told Delia Innoma (Live Online With Delia):

“Yes, it’s true. My son died last night. He has been sick for four days now. Delia, he is only 2 years plus. It is a long story and I don’t know where to start.”

Join Nollywoodgossip in praying for the Okafors.

About the Author

Delia Innoma was born 26 September in Lagos. After her OND in Accounting, IMT Enugu, she left for further studies abroad. Her interests on computer made her study and achieved certificate in Computer programming. In Germany where she lives till date, she discovered her love for acting and featured in 1995 in German Series (Comedy Factory). Delia is happily married with 2 wonderful kids. Her son has passion for music and her daughter draws her dreams on paper. These kids will not stop at anything to make her a happy Mum. She loves being mum, but still had discovered something that makes her happy and that is writing. She writes her mind about issues and also likes to help other people discover their dreams. She recognized early enough that “is not who we are that hold us back on our success, but who we think we are”.

58 Comments on this article. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike January 24, 2012 at 7:41 am - Reply

    So sorry John Okafor.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 7:46 am - Reply

      RIP

  2. Delia Innoma January 24, 2012 at 7:43 am - Reply

    I can't stop crying, so sad. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 8:10 am - Reply

      Amen

  3. Blessing Akpan January 24, 2012 at 7:50 am - Reply

    so sad.May God give you strenght to bear the fortitude of your loss john.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 8:11 am - Reply

      Amen

  4. Ngozi Henrietta Onyenwendu January 24, 2012 at 7:52 am - Reply

    I fil your pain dear, so sorry. May his soul rest in peace.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 8:10 am - Reply

      Amen

  5. Ben Lila January 24, 2012 at 7:52 am - Reply

    What a sad news.. Sorry John.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 8:10 am - Reply

      very sad

    • Tony Kason January 24, 2012 at 9:36 am - Reply

      Take heart mr john for its god that give th and is he that take th may his name be praised. May he rest in peace amen

  6. Onuzulike Ozioma Uloma January 24, 2012 at 7:53 am - Reply

    It, s a pity jonh, takehrt.

  7. Prince Donsylver January 24, 2012 at 7:55 am - Reply

    A sad story to hear but u hav to take heart God giveth and he also taketh.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 8:11 am - Reply

      yes oo

  8. Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 7:59 am - Reply

    so sad..may his soul rest in peace.

  9. Dee-j Singa January 24, 2012 at 8:20 am - Reply

    so sorry my broda john oksfor. may him RIP.

  10. Bongıe Loveness Sibumbe January 24, 2012 at 8:24 am - Reply

    Oh my God ,our condolences 2 da Okafor family

    • Peppe Agbo January 25, 2012 at 9:06 am - Reply

      take mr ibu. i understand how u are feeling but it not something that u will keep on crying, God know the reason why it happened lyk dat just put ur hope and trust that God will give u the one last will last for u. May his gentle soul rest in peace Amen.

  11. Cent Prince January 24, 2012 at 8:32 am - Reply

    with my sincerer heart, may his SOUL rest in the bosom of thy Lord.

  12. Paul Mofe Godwin January 24, 2012 at 8:36 am - Reply

    Very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, may the almighty God give you the heart to bear the loss in Jesus Name Amen.

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 24, 2012 at 9:22 am - Reply

      Amen

  13. Emeruwa Eunice Ezinne January 24, 2012 at 8:40 am - Reply

    So sorry for the loss, the Lord gives and he takes. We can't object to what the most High wishes. accept my condelence Mr John Okafor.

  14. William Davies January 24, 2012 at 9:29 am - Reply

    We sad news I heard this morning. Not quite long they left my house in Ghana. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

    • William Davies January 24, 2012 at 9:33 am - Reply

      Take heart ibu God will surely purnish anybody who hava hand in this boy's death.

  15. William Davies January 24, 2012 at 9:36 am - Reply

    My body dey shake this is why mistake dey for my typing ooooo cos I'm close to the family and can't still believe the little boy is dead.

  16. Nelly Ejiro J January 24, 2012 at 10:06 am - Reply

    May his soul rest in perfect peace.

  17. Efegbere Sandra Ovakporaye January 24, 2012 at 10:21 am - Reply

    is so sad, I PRAY THE GOOD LORD we serve dry up This tears from your eyes, we love you and your family, it is well sir. GOD BLESS YOU.

  18. Glenda Miller January 24, 2012 at 11:17 am - Reply

    o my friend john sorry o.

  19. Catherine-Emaeyak Idiong January 24, 2012 at 11:54 am - Reply

    my condolence to his family and himself, god GOD give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

  20. Princess Florence-Toya January 24, 2012 at 11:57 am - Reply

    So sorry, prayers are lifted for you, and your family.

  21. Sammy A Psalmist January 24, 2012 at 12:02 pm - Reply

    SORRY MR IBU….MAY THE SOUL OF LITTLE CHILD RIP…….AMEN.

  22. Walters Chikaosolu Ajibor January 24, 2012 at 12:28 pm - Reply

    Death is an end only to earthly pain and strife.The soul lives on forever.
    Take heart Mr Ibu.

  23. Margaret Yamaha January 24, 2012 at 12:30 pm - Reply

    Mr Ibu, please take heart that is God's will, he gave and he has taken may his name be praised, and may the lord grant eternal rest to the little soul.

  24. Shannis Davies January 24, 2012 at 12:37 pm - Reply

    O God am not happy ooooooooooooooooooo haba,,,, why are people so wicked n heartless, my little do as I do is gone MANDELA…..oooh am in tears because this boy was an angel, no dull moment with him, always funny happy….very intelligent, thunder will fire anyone that has hands on this innocent cute boy! s death…..May his gentle soul rest in rest…………..ooooooooooo my baby Mandela I miss u….still death u will be loved n remembered….by me…….I pray that God should give your parents the fortitude to bear your loss…….adieu.

    • Benjamin Smith January 24, 2012 at 12:51 pm - Reply

      So sorry, accept my warm sympathy.

    • Oba Obanigba January 24, 2012 at 1:16 pm - Reply

      May his soul rest in perfect peace,o ga ooo little baby boy.wicked people remember 6feets before u do evil

    • Olad Folarin January 24, 2012 at 4:37 pm - Reply

      Sorry abt Mr.Ibu's son,the good Lord knows why it happened like that,may the little boy soul rest with the Lord and may God strengthen the parents in this trying period of theirs,is well says the Lord.

  25. Adedotun John Dotman January 24, 2012 at 12:42 pm - Reply

    May d soul of d gentle boy rest in perfect peace and such incident wlil notl happened again in your family and in d nollywood group.

  26. Adauzo Ijeoma Ogwueleka- Ubah January 24, 2012 at 2:51 pm - Reply

    May God give you and your family the fortitude to bear the loss.

  27. Patience Agbator January 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm - Reply

    so sad.

  28. Dez Ezekwesili-Okoye January 24, 2012 at 3:25 pm - Reply

    So sorry Mr Ibu..

  29. Bishop Emmanuel Akinyemi Bnk January 24, 2012 at 4:32 pm - Reply

    My mentor, I SYMPATHIZE WITH U. THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH.

  30. Obarisiagbon Festus January 24, 2012 at 6:03 pm - Reply

    My condolence to you Mr.Ibu and may his gentle soul R.I.P.

  31. Faith LookinguntoJesus Omorefe January 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm - Reply

    Really really sad, May GOD give your family the fortitude to bear the loss…….may he rest in the bossom of the LORD..

  32. Ngozi Amadi January 24, 2012 at 10:45 pm - Reply

    my condolence to u and your wife am so sorry pls take heart may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  33. Gladys Sibanda Jensen January 25, 2012 at 5:41 am - Reply

    I am so sorry…

    • Ijeoma Onyeke January 25, 2012 at 6:32 am - Reply

      may his soul rest in peace

  34. Ebby Floxy Onyebum January 25, 2012 at 4:12 pm - Reply

    So Sorry

    • Prince Ibezim January 25, 2012 at 6:04 pm - Reply

      take heart Ibu God knows the best ok, my sympathy

  35. Aniema Akpabio January 25, 2012 at 4:54 pm - Reply

    So very sad, may God comfort you.

  36. Darlington John January 25, 2012 at 5:35 pm - Reply

    mr ibu sorry oh!!! GOD KNOWS THE BEST PLZ TAKE HEART

  37. Chinumezi Mokone January 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm - Reply

    My dear friend am so sorry to hear this pls pls my friend take heart and your wife. May his soul find peace with our lord jesus.i will suggest you change that your stage name(ibu) yes oh my brother.

  38. Peter Time January 27, 2012 at 9:21 pm - Reply

    MR IBU so so sorry… Pls take hrt… God has a reasn 4 evrytng.

  39. Teta Quiah February 10, 2012 at 3:19 am - Reply

    My heart goes to u and ur family Mr. Ibu…

  40. Brustolon Manda April 6, 2012 at 7:45 pm - Reply

    Am so sorry to Mr Ibu and the family, and pray that The Almighty will grant him & family long life and and prosperity and prevent such untimely death from happening to his family again,,,,, May his dead sons soul rest in peace…….

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