National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Deborah Odekola
Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who is currently receiving treatment over an undisclosed ailment at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Abuja, says he is not seeking financial help from anyone to foot his medical bills.
Mr Ibu’s health challenges became known on Wednesday after a video of him jokingly begging his daughter to take his medication went viral on social media.
The video may have prompted some of his fans to think the comedian was soliciting financial support to help cover his medical bills.
It is common in Nigeria for artists who have fallen on hard times to solicit financial support from their fans and the public.
Some veteran artists who recently sought help to treat ill-health include, the popular Yoruba Nollywood villain, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, Emeka Ani, Duro Michael, among others.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ibu in a video posted online while on the hospital bed warned his fans not to fall victim of scammer who might want to take advantage of his condition.
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