LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – He died on Saturday, March 2 in a hospital in Lagos State.
The news of his death comes less than 24 hours after the demise of another veteran actor, Quadri Oyabamiji, widely known as Sisi Quadri.
In 2023, reported that the family of late Mr Ibu had taken to social media to solicit support from the public after which they revealed he had seven successful surgeries, including the amputation of one of his legs.
Confirming the death of the actor, the president of Action Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, revealed that the actor had suffered cardiac arrest for years.
“Sad day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager, Mr Don Single Nwuzor, for 24 years. I announce with deep sense of grief that Mt Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest In peace”, he said.