If you are among those thinking comic actors in Nigeria are poor and suffering because of the role they play in movies, you better think again.
Unfortunately, because some Nigerian actors are classified as poor, Mr Ibu has been put in this category of poor Nigerian thespians.
But he is arguably financially worth more than what people thinks.
Comedy and tragedy are the major genres of literary works that people enjoy.
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Tragedy for a long time was enjoyed by the nobles and royalty while comedy was left to the poor.
Today both the rich and poor enjoy comedy, and it has thrived, finding its way into the homes and screens of families around the world.
This is the reason why some actors do comedy.
One of such prolific actors that have graced the screens of many homes in Nigeria is the late John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu.
Mr Ibu began his acting career as a young man but did not join Nollywood, till around 1998.
Before he died on March 3, 2024, he featured in well over 200 movies including the movie Mr Ibu from where he got his nickname.
Mr Ibu’s Financial Net Worth
Late Mr Ibu’s financial worth is said to be estimated at around $659,000, even though his first pay cheque was 5,000 Naira as an actor in a Nollywood movie.
Ibu, a very funny and versatile Nollywood actor, died in the hospital after series of surgeries.
He has received several awards such as Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Best Comic Actor in Nigeria – Africa Movie Academy Awards
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Others are Best Actor in a Comedy – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Mr Ibu was happily married with children.
