Following the passing of legendary actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu, his adopted daughter Jasmine Okafor has broken her silence and spoken out about her father’s death.
In an emotional tribute shared on Instagram, Jasmine reminisced about the cherished moments she shared with her father and expressed her grief over his loss.
In her tribute, Jasmine reflected on the difficult circumstances surrounding Mr. Ibu’s final days, including multiple surgeries and the looming threat of limb amputation. She shared a heartfelt montage of memories, capturing their laughter-filled conversations and moments of affection.
Amid suspicions of embezzlement concerning funds allocated for Mr. Ibu’s medical expenses, Jasmine expressed her disappointment, lamenting that her efforts to care for her father seemed to yield negative consequences. She voiced her frustration over the lack of opportunity for Mr. Ibu to address the allegations, leaving their relationship clouded by doubt.
Despite the challenges they faced, Jasmine expressed gratitude for the love and appreciation her father showed her until his last moments. She highlighted Mr. Ibu’s resilience and strength in the face of adversity, acknowledging his unwavering spirit throughout his battle with illness.
Jasmine mourned the pain her father endured and celebrated his courage in the face of adversity. She honored his memory as a fighter who faced death with a smile and expressed her hope that he finds peace and happiness in the afterlife.
She wrote;
Goodnight papa! You will forever be remembered for the love you gave, and the laughter you brought am grateful to God that I was able to give back that love till the very end.
“Despite all that was said, every single good I did was translated to €vil, you always promised me that the day you will speak , the world will listen and that gave me the audacity to carry on. Now I am brok€n because that day is never coming, maybe the stories will never end, maybe the bull¥ing will never stop but I know and I’m grateful for the ray of hope you gave me even when you felt hopeless.
“Every single good I did was paid In hundred folds with €vil, from the hands of the same people that was never really there for you when you needed them the most but daddy you know what matters the most amidst all these accusations? You never talked down on me, you appreciated me till your very last moment.”
She also added;
The pains you endured in the last days, you did with a smile, I am not mourning your d€ath, I’m mourning all the pains you had to endure, over 15 successful surgeries, you are indeed a fighter! You fought d€ath severally until it claws successfully overpowered you.
“I hope you find true happiness, peace and rest in the bosom of God! Make sure God laughs at all your jokes and Angels roll on the floor from every conversation with you. I lost a hero, Heaven gained an Angel. Adieu Papa!!!
May his soul countinue to rest in peace ☮️
So sad 😞 may his perfect soul Rest In Peace🙏