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Mr Ibu: 5 Unforgettable Movies Of The Legendary Actor

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Mr Ibu’s unique style of humor and impeccable presence in movies he starred in will always be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.

The Nollywood industry was thrown into a state of mourning on Saturday after comic actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu passed away at the age of 62.

Mr Ibu was said to have died as a result of a cardiac arrest.

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The Nollywood legend, however, did not leave without imprinting his footprints in the industry and in the life of millions of Nigerians. His unique style of humor and impeccable presence in movies he starred in will always be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.

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In his honour, here are 5 unforgettable movies that showcased Mr Ibu’s comedic talent and made him a household name in Nigeria.

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Mr. Ibu (2004)

Mr. Ibu is the movie that helped define John Okafor’s style, demonstrating his great comedic timing and endearing attitude. This film is a comedy gem that features Mr. Ibu navigating a variety of amusing settings, cementing Okafor’s status as a Nollywood icon.

Mr. Ibu, London (2004)

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In Mr. Ibu in London, the iconic figure finds himself in the British city, resulting in a comedy of errors that demonstrates Okafor’s ability to engage and entertain audiences from all cultures. His role in the sequel is both uplifting and hilarious.

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Police Recruit (2003)

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Prior to his tremendous breakthrough as Mr. Ibu, Okafor featured in Police Recruit, a film that showcases his comedic abilities in a story about a man’s hilariously disastrous trip through police training. His act in this video demonstrates his natural talent to elicit laughter.

Mr Ibu goes to school (2005)

In this movie, Mr Ibu played the role of John Bull, a village youth who opted to return to secondary school rather than attend adult school. Despite being the biggest dullard in class, John Bull was named a school prefect.

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Nicodemus (2003)

Ibu is an electrical repairman who only knows how to unbolt and bolt screws in appliances. He has little regard for his family, discipline, work efficiency, or love at home. Nicodemus was simply operating on vibes.

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VDM: Anyone Who Fights Inside Aircraft Deserves Life Imprisonment – Portable

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to the viral clash between activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, saying anyone who engages in a fight inside an aircraft deserves life imprisonment.

In a viral video shared on social media, Portable condemned the act and questioned why anyone would choose to fight on board a plane.

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He said, “Anybody weh fight inside plane, whether na locally or internationally, na ewon gbere (life imprisonment). You go end your life in prison ni ooo, like billionaires dey enter plane, you wan dey fear rich people?, you see your enemy for ground oooo, you no fight am, you see am when you dey board, you no fight am oo, why you dey fight am inside plane.”

Portable also mocked both men as he analysed the fight, “VeryDarkman and Mr Jollof, I see where VeryDarkMan dey jollof Mr Jollof, dey use blow dey jollof am, and even VeryDarkMan no sabi throw blow, Mr Jollof energy cover your body, your body just big for nothing, you use your body cover the man, I hear say Mr Jollof turn your body to chicken.”

He added that even with claims that VeryDarkMan once allegedly received money to confront him, the activist still struggled in the fight with Mr. Jollof.

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Recall that Tribune Online reported that Social media influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof on Monday engaged in a heated physical altercation on a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.

Eyewitnesses reported that the disagreement escalated into a mild brawl, with crew members and passengers attempting to intervene.

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UK Police Storm Peller’s Apartment After Noise Complaint [VIDEO]

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The United Kingdom police have stormed the apartment of a popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller.

The police arrived at the Peller’s apartment following noise complaints.

A viral video on social media captured the moment the police arrived at Peller’s UK residence for a search.

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The TikTok star who is currently in the UK was having a live streaming session when the police knocked at the door complaining that Peller was reported to have been making noise.

In response Peller told the police that he was on livestream, but the police insisted on checking the rooms to be sure he wasn’t having a shouting match with anyone.

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Why Some Celebrities Go Broke – Rapper M.I

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Ace Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, has shared how he handles people’s expectations from him as a celebrity.

The ‘One Naira’ hitmaker disclosed that he trained himself mentally to accept being “broke shamed” so as not to pressure himself into constantly proving that he has a flamboyant life.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chude, M.I explained that many celebrities became broke while living beyond their means just to adjust to people’s expectations.

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“When I understood that people in Nigeria tend to broke shame celebrities, I had to make a decision if I want to let that have power over me. Because if you don’t deal with that, it will have exceeding power over you.

“If you are not comfortable with the fact that some fans can broke shame you if they see you driving a car they consider below your level, then you are going to continue adjusting to their expectations. And that is how you go broke. You go broke trying to adjust to people’s expectations.

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“One of the things that Nigerians are concerned about is their perceptions. And statistically, we are a country where most people don’t have money. It took me time to mentally prepare myself to accept being broke shamed. All our celebrities who were flying private jets 20 years ago are no longer affluent,” he expressed.

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