Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has declared that the late veteran actor, Mr Ibu can never be replaced.
Taking to her Instagram page to share a video of her and the late actor on a movie set, she stated that there will never be another Mr Ibu as his acting skills are unmatched. She noted how the deceased was a detailed actor and his set delivery was always on point.
She stated that the actor had a way of making people laugh even without saying anything as his sight alone was comical. She revealed that during her times with him on set, she was always laughing.
Telling him to rest in power, Angela stated that Nollywood would miss him and promised him he would never be forgotten.
“There will never be another Mr IBU chai
His Delivery on set was 💯 A detailed actor 🙌
His acting skills na follow come
If you see Mr Ibu in real life you go Just start to Dey laugh b4 he says anything, on this set na so I just Dey laugh anyhow,
The 🌎 will miss you, and you will never be forgotten
Chai Rest in Power Odogwu Nwoke
You died a Strong man”.
Kemi Filani reported on Saturday, March 2nd that the late veteran actor kicked the bucket after months of battling illness.
The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas while confirming his death revealed that he died of Cardiac Arrest.
His death threw the industry into mourning as he was the beloved of many and had made our childhood memorable.
Media personality, Dotun otherwise known as Do2dtun while paying respect to both Mr Ibu and Sisi Quadri described the day as an extremely and undeniably awkward day, which would always be remembered.
He noted how they were exceptional, and irresponsible characters. According to him, one can’t see a better Sisi or Mr Ibu, and it is hard to replicate them or see their type again.
Expressing sadness over their demise, he stated that though it is over for the actors, their legacy lives on.
Actors, Charles Awurum and Victor Osuagwu shared their experiences working with him, revealing how they postponed their shoot in Ghana to mourn him.
Charles stated that despite coming into the industry before Mr Ibu, he looked up to him as if he was someone who had so much to offer. Victor, on his part, described the deceased as someone who was a vessel of comedy and had lots of comic characters loaded in him.
Revealing their only concern, they noted how God knew best as He is the one who giveth and taketh.