Philanthropist, King Mitchy has sought for financial support for the family of late Nollywood icon Mr Ibu
According to reports shared after the visit, the actor’s family revealed that they have been struggling with basic necessities, claiming they have been without electricity and water for weeks.
They also disclosed that paying school fees has become a major challenge.
The revelation shocked many Nigerians, with several social media users questioning how the family of one of Nollywood’s most celebrated actors could be facing such hardship.
Reacting to the development, one user wrote:
“A whole legendary John Okafor? Didn’t he leave properties for them? They shouldn’t even be suffering. 😭”
Another commenter pointed to past controversies involving the actor’s family during his illness, writing:
“This woman (the wife) doesn’t know how to manage money.
Isn’t she the same woman who had issues over money with the lady who claimed to be Mr Ibu’s daughter while he was in the hospital? What happened to all the millions Nigerians raised for her husband back then?”
Many have expressed sympathy for the family while others questioned what may have happened to the support and assets associated with the late actor.
King Mitchy today visited the family of late legendary Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.
During the visit, the family revealed that they have been without electricity and water for weeks and are also struggling to pay school fees. pic.twitter.com/BywOS5cXYx
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Being Mr Ibu’s family does not put money on the table, they should go and work and stop begging