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John Okafor

1961 - 2024

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John Ikechukwu Okafor (17 October 1961 – 2 March 2024), popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian. He appeared in over 200 Nollywood films including those from the Mr. Ibu series. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia. John Okafor is the 12,964th most popular actor, the 196th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 11th most popular Nigerian Actor.

John Okafor, a Nigerian actor (1961–2024), is most famous for his comedic roles in Nollywood films, particularly for his character "Mr. Ibu." He gained widespread recognition for his unique style of humor and has become a beloved figure in the Nigerian film industry.

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Among actors, John Okafor ranks 12,964 out of 13,578. Before him are Charles Michael Davis, Valter Skarsgård, Charlotte Ayanna, Özge Yağız, Robert Kazinsky, and Lodovica Comello. After him are Carrie Hamilton, Joel Courtney, Kim So-hye, Tom Hughes, Ernie Reyes Jr., and Rina Ikoma.

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Among people born in 1961, John Okafor ranks 1,036. Before him are Mohnish Bahl, Fatima Whitbread, Keith Sweat, Cathy Cavadini, Steve Lundquist, and Daniel O'Donnell. After him are John Putch, Terry Cummings, Reginald Hudlin, Lance Deal, Chanda Kochhar, and Pat Turner. Among people deceased in 2024, John Okafor ranks 545. Before him are Khalil Haqqani, Konstantin Koltsov, Park Bo-ram, Ersen Martin, Fatman Scoop, and Lebogang Morula. After him are Israel Vázquez, Xu Chao, Gavin Creel, Saulos Chilima, George Baldock, and Tomonobu Yokoyama.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, John Okafor ranks 196 out of 309. Before him are Samuel Okwaraji (1964), Ademola Okulaja (1975), Paul Onuachu (1994), Deji Aliu (1975), Olabisi Afolabi (1975), and Ogenyi Onazi (1992). After him are Christian Obodo (1984), Falilat Ogunkoya (1968), Florence Ekpo-Umoh (1977), Jaycee John Okwunwanne (1985), Solomon Okoronkwo (1987), and Dickson Etuhu (1982).

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Among ACTORS In Nigeria

Among actors born in Nigeria, John Okafor ranks 11. Before him are Tiwa Savage (1980), Toks Olagundoye (1975), Afro Candy (1971), Afeez Oyetoro (1963), Wunmi Mosaku (1986), and Genevieve Nnaji (1979). After him are Joke Silva (1961), Babs Olusanmokun (1984), Nikki Amuka-Bird (1976), Dayo Okeniyi (1988), Sola Sobowale (1965), and Liz Benson (1966).

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