Entertainment

Stop using my illness to scam people – Mr Ibu

Published

3 years ago

March 25, 2022

John Okafor aka Mr Ibu

Actor John Okafor aka Mr Ibu has cried out against persons using his sick condition to scam unsuspecting Nigerians.

The comic act, who is undergoing treatment at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Abuja accused fraudulent individuals of taking advantage of his illness to enrich themselves in a video.

He said he was not the one soliciting for funds especially with his Instagram page which he said has been hacked.

He said his condition isn’t as critical as some persons are making it to be.

Mr Ibu said: “Some people have sold me like this…they don’t even want to hear from me. All they do is to sell me free of charge. The devil! It won’t work.

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“God has risen me up…God has risen me up. I am here with my wife. I haven’t gone anywhere to beg anyone for money.

Mr Ibu added: “I am not saying that all my friends who pay me a visit cannot give me money. They can give me money, no problem.

“But not as critical as they are talking about. So, anybody whose business is to criticise my sickness and take advantage of it, they should stop it.

I can walk now just that I cannot run. Please….

His wife Stella Maris Okafor, said: “And please, his Instagram account has been hacked. Anybody using that account to collect money or doing any sort of thing, please stop it! You people should stop it, please. Verify very well before you start acting.

“If you want to do anything like he said, any good person or family members or well-wishers that want to help him should come to the hospital. Or better still call him. And you can even call me and give it directly to me.”

“And let my account officer call me”, Mr Ibu chipped in

Ibu has had health issues in the past which according to him almost sent him to an early grave.

In 2020, he recounted his near-death experience after he was poisoned by his staff whom he alleged was paid by his kinsmen to murder him.

The comic actor who spoke with Nigize TV attributed his still being alive to God as he explained the reason behind his protruding stomach.

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He said: “I don’t take alcohol up till now. Some people say I don’t take alcohol yet my stomach is big. It was after they gave me that poison. It was bigger than this before. If you had seen it, it was like a foam. I took medicine and it began to come down. Before I wasn’t able to see my legs.

“They took me to Nnewi, saying we had a show. They held me there and beat me up. They beat me and then inserted poison in my mouth and ran away, leaving me there. It was my boys and dancers that came and carried me home. It was in Enugu that I woke up. God said no, you are not going yet.”

He added: “Here in my office, they brought the first poison, I took it. I was falling around and nobody came to ask. Even the workers did not enter here even though they were hearing me fall around. I vomited something in my bathroom.

“They gave me the second one, The people that gave me are the people working with me. I swallowed another one unknowingly because I never suspected them until when God opened my eyes.

“They paid them and gave them enough money to make sure they eliminate me. All these plans are from Enugu, my towns people and age grades that are surprised that I can own some things, build some houses, buy house in Lagos. They asked them to go and kill me.”

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Tuface named technical adviser to Benue governor

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4 hours ago

April 23, 2025

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Tuface named technical adviser to Benue governor

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appointed music legend Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.

In a viral video on Wednesday, the governor appreciated TuFace for all the support towards his administration, adding that the singer has the capacity to do more.
Governor Alia said: “On behalf of the Benue State government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advise as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a technical adviser to the Governor on entertainment and community outreach.”

Tuface is regarded as one of the “most influential” and greatest Afrobeats artists of all time following his contributions to Nigerian pop music in the 2000s.

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How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye

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2 days ago

April 21, 2025

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Peter and Paul Okoye (PSquare)

How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye

Afrobeat sensation Peter Okoye has opened up about the real reason behind the much-talked-about breakup of PSquare, one of Nigeria’s most iconic music duos.

Speaking at the AYLIVE show, Peter revealed that fan behavior played a significant role in the group’s split. According to him, the constant comparisons and favoritism shown by fans toward either him or his twin brother, Paul, gradually created tension between the two.

He said: “Fans are the reasons Psquare no dey together today. Two brothers dey do one thing, ona dey talk say one better pass one, e con enter one head, he begin misbehave. If ona like make ona dey go house, I no send una.”

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PSquare was a Nigerian musical duo composed of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.

Formed in 1997, the group rose to fame with hits like “E No Easy,” “Bizzy Body,” and “Personally.”

Known for their energetic performances and catchy Afrobeats, PSquare became one of Africa’s most successful musical acts.

In 2017, PSquare officially disbanded after years of internal conflicts and public feuds.

The twins had been managed by their elder brother, Jude Okoye, who also owned a significant share of their company, PClassic Label.

Disputes over management, finances, and creative direction strained their relationship.

How fans contributed to PSquare’s breakup – Peter Okoye

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Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout

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4 days ago

April 19, 2025

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Speed Darlington alleges use of ‘Juju’ by Portable during celebrity boxing bout

Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington, has claimed that fellow singer Badmus Okikiola, popularly referred to as Portable, resorted to traditional charms—often called juju—during their weekend celebrity boxing clash.

The match took place on Saturday as part of the Chaos In The Ring series, an event hosted by Game Rush in collaboration with Balmoral Promotions. This spectacle followed similar entertainment boxing events, including a showcase in December 2024 and the February 2025 debut of Friday Fight Night.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Speed Darlington voiced suspicions over the circumstances of the fight, stating that his shoulder became dislocated even though he didn’t feel physically exhausted.

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“My shoulder got dislocated, and I wasn’t even tired,” he said in the clip, implying that spiritual interference may have played a role in the outcome.

Portable was declared the winner, and the match has since stirred considerable buzz across social media platforms.

The rivalry between the two artists had intensified ahead of the bout, reportedly stemming from a disagreement over performance fees. According to circulating accounts, Speed Darlington had offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at an event—an offer the latter allegedly found offensive.