The funeral date of late Nollywood actor John Okafor has been revealed by his family.
A few months before to his death, Mr. Ibu had his leg amputated following a battle with an unidentified illness.
The late actor, according to his family, would be laid to rest at his birthplace of Amuri, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Elder Sunday Okafor, Ibu’s brother, co-signed a statement stating that the dead will be buried like a hero.
“The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of our hero and a legend John Ikechukwu Okafor who even in death has left a legacy of love, laughter and liveliness.
“We would appreciate your esteemed presence as we lay to rest our son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and in-law on the 28th of June 2024.
“Kindly join us as we share the best and last moments with our icon,” the statement stated.
According to the announcement, a high-profile novelty match would kick off the burial ceremony on Tuesday, June 25. On Wednesday, June 26, there would be a session named Mr. Ibu’s Night, which would include a candlelight procession and live entertainment.
His compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West, will have a Christian wake on June 27. On June 28, there would be a burial service.
On Sunday, June 30, the five-day burial ritual will come to a close with a church Thanksgiving attended by friends, relatives, and well-wishers.
