Late Mr Ibu’s family gets ₦7.5m donations for rent, school fees

The family of the late Nigerian comic actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, has received a significant boost of ₦7.5 million in donations after a public appeal for financial assistance. The appeal, shared by content creator King Mitchy, highlighted the family's struggles with unpaid rent, school fees, and poor living conditions.

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First of all, I sincerely want to thank everyone who donated. Together, we were able to raise ₦7.5 million for the family. God bless every single one of you.

According to King Mitchy, the raised funds will directly address the family's immediate needs. This includes covering the school fees for Mr Ibu's children, particularly the eldest daughter's West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) fees, which they had been unable to afford. The donations will also help settle the family's rent, and King Mitchy has advised the widow to relocate to a more affordable apartment.

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This support will help pay the children’s school fees, including the eldest daughter’s WAEC fees, which they couldn’t afford. It will also help them with rent.

The public appeal gained traction after a video surfaced showing Mr Ibu's widow and children describing their dire situation. They revealed living without electricity for two months due to unpaid bills and fetching water from a well. The children had also stopped attending school because of outstanding fees. Mr Ibu passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 62, after a prolonged illness.

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I only met her two days ago after a neighbour called me to help. I knew nothing about the family’s situation before then. My only focus from the beginning has been to make sure the children get the help they deserve.