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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Legendary Actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor
The funeral plans for the late John Ikechukwu Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, have surfaced online. Reports indicate that Mr Ibu died on March 2, 2024, at the age of 63, following a long illness that led to the amputation of his leg.
Mr Ibu’s family released a statement on April 13, announcing that his remains will be buried in his hometown of Amuri, in Enugu State’s Nkanu West Local Government Area.
The funeral proceedings will commence on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with a unique march organized by Nollywood and Rangers International. The next day will see a Candlelight Procession in his memory.
On June 27, a Christian wake service will be held at Eziokwe Amuri in Enugu State. The following day, Mr Ibu’s body will be moved from the Eastern Nigerian Medical Center to his hometown for the final burial.
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Movie lovers are excited this December, not just because of the holidays but because of the major movie releases happening this year. While Stranger Things Season 5 continues to generate buzz, here are some notable movies released in 2025 that fans are talking about:
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)
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The Running Man (November 7, 2025)
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TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025)
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)
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Troll 2 (December 1, 2025)
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 19, 2025)
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Anaconda (December 25, 2025)
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The Housemaid (December 25, 2025)
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Oh. What. Fun. (December 3, 2025)
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