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GoFundMe Campaign Launched for Mr Ibu’s Burial Costs
The family and friends of the beloved actor John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of his upcoming burial.
Mr Ibu’s funeral is planned to take place soon after his passing at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, where he succumbed to a prolonged illness that required several surgeries, including the amputation of his leg.
To honor his memory and celebrate his life, a central planning committee of family and friends is organizing the funeral and reaching out to the public for donations to manage the expenses.
They highlighted the substantial medical bills Mr Ibu incurred and are seeking public support to ensure he receives a fitting farewell.
The planned funeral events will include a novelty football match, a candlelight vigil, and a wake to commemorate his life and legacy.
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr continues to make headlines following her performance at the NFL International Game halftime show in London.
The singer has announced the Starrgirl World Tour, a 20-city international tour scheduled for 2027 in support of her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The tour will begin in Europe on January 20, 2027, with a performance in Cologne, Germany, before moving to other cities across Europe and the United Kingdom. The European leg will include Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Brussels and London.
Ayra Starr will then begin the North American leg on March 18 in Houston, Texas. Other stops include Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco.
The tour is scheduled to conclude on April 14, 2027, in San Francisco, California.
The announcement follows her performance at the NFL International Game halftime show between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October.
Nigerian pastor Iren has spoken about the contributions of churches to Nigeria’s development and the importance of religious institutions in society.
During a recent service, the pastor discussed the influence of churches in Nigeria, highlighting their contributions to education and healthcare.
He recalled how Christian institutions helped establish schools and hospitals, pointing to the impact they have had on the country.
“When anybody says, ‘What has the church done?’ This is evidence: Igbobi College has produced Yemi Osinbajo, Babatunde Fashola, Femi Gbajabiamila. Baptist Boys’ High School, Abeokuta, produced Olusegun Obasanjo. The first hospitals and schools were built by Christians,” he stated.
Nigerian actress Bisola Aiyeola has shared her thoughts on why women, including those from other countries, are attracted to Nigerian men.
The actress recently spoke about the topic on a podcast, where the discussion centred on why women love Nigerian men. She explained that their intentionality and efforts to make their partners feel special can attract women.
“The average Nigerian man wants to take care of his woman, spoil her, give her everything that she wants. When a Nigerian man wants to toast you, ah, but he go enter you. They know what to say, they know what to do.”
What do you think? Do you agree with her?
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