{"id":2828,"date":"2024-04-13T16:59:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=2828"},"modified":"2024-04-13T16:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T16:59:21","slug":"mr-ibus-burial-date-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=2828","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Ibu\u2019s burial date announced"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu has announced his burial date.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A statement from the family announcing the funeral arrangement said the late actor will be buried in his hometown Amuri, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in Enugu State wishes to honour the loving memory of our hero and legend John Ikechukwu Okafor who even in death has left a legacy of love, laughter, and liveliness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cKindly join us as we share the best and last moments with our icon,\u201d the statement stated.<\/p>\n

Mr Ibu\u2019s burial date has been scheduled for June 28, 2024. pic.twitter.com\/2WoDx0tB3b<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 OLAMIDE (@Olamide0fficial) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n

The statement said the burial ceremony would begin on Tuesday, June 25th with a high-profiled novelty match, while on Wednesday, June 26, there would be a session called Mr Ibu\u2019s Night, which would involve candlelight procession and live entertainment.<\/p>\n

On June 27, a Christian wake will be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West while the funeral service will take place on June 28.<\/p>\n

The 5-day burial ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, June 30 with a church thanksgiving for family members, friends and sympathisers.<\/p>\n

Mr. Ibu died last month while in hospital receiving treatment.<\/p>\n

The post Mr. Ibu\u2019s burial date announced<\/a> first appeared on 3News<\/a>.<\/p>

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