Days after video of Mr Ibu in the hospital celebrating his 62nd birthday went viral, he appeals to Nigerians for assistance.
Tunde Ednut, a popular Instagram blogger, uploaded one of the legendary comedy actor’s videos pleading for help from Nigerians.
Renowned Nigerian artists, like the PSquare brothers, Davido, Korra Obidi, Obi Cubana, and others, have responded to the appeal.
A video of legendary Nigerian comedian John Ikechukwu Okafor, often known as Mr Ibu, appealing for assistance on a hospital bed has gone viral.
their wife, Stella Okafor, and their renowned adopted daughter, Jasmine, have issued an emotive video pleading for Nigerians’ support.
Nigerians contribute monies to fly Mr Ibu out of the country for treatment. Images courtesy of @davido/@imakingrudy/@realmribu Instagram is the source.
Stella and Jasmine implored Nigerians to help them save their father’s life in the popular video.
“We need money to fly him to another country for treatment,” Jasmine explains.
Mr Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine, begged donations and support from Nigerians in the viral video so that the veteran may be taken out of the country for treatment.
The video was published by renowned blogger Tunde Ednut, who received a massive response.
Paul Okoye of the PSquare pair was among those who replied to the video, noting that he, his brothers, and Davido were already planned to assist Mr Ibu.
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See how Nigerians responded to the viral video:
@mrfunny1_:
“Your a legend as far as am concerned Daddy !! Money sent and I pray for great recovery.”
@crazeclown:
“Prayers are important and also whatever you can send will be appreciated Let’s do our own bit and share on our platforms nothing is too small. God bless you sir.”
@unusualphyna:
“Sent❤️ get well daddy.”
@judyaustin1:
“Nothing will happen to you sir in Jesus Name Amen.”
@obi_cubana:
“It is well Mazi Ibu.”
@iamkingrudy:
“We are on it with @davido.”
@solom_music:
“I just credited him. This man deserves more. He made our childhood so fun.”
