Lilwin has decided to temporarily halt the production of his highly anticipated film, A Country Called Ghana, following the unfortunate passing of Nigerian comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.
The entire cast was present on set when they received the heartbreaking news, leading the actor, who had previously collaborated with Mr Ibu on the film Sure Banker, to request a pause in filming.
This break is not only to allow the cast and crew to grieve but also to provide the Nigerian actors involved in the movie, such as Ramsey Nouah, Charles Awuram, and Victor Osuagwu (also known as Awilo Sharp Sharp), who are being directed by Fiifi Garbin, with the necessary time to mourn the loss of their colleague.
Mr Ibu passed away on Saturday at the age of 62 at Evercare Hospital, as reported by multiple sources close to him. Fans have since been expressing their condolences on social media, recalling the movies he starred in.
Since October 2023, the actor faced several health challenges and had to undergo several surgeries, resulting in the amputation of his leg. However, his family provided updates in November, suggesting that he was on the path to recovery.
In a heartfelt post to eulogise Mr Ibu, Lilwin posted:
We In Ghana And WEZZY EMPIRE ENTERTAINMENT Mourn With Nigeria And Nollywood On The Demise Of Their Legendary Actor MR. IBU…As A Sign Of Respect To This Great Actor, We At WEZZY EMPIRE ENTERTAINMENT Currently Working With Nollywood Stars RAMSEY NOUAH, AWILO SHARP SHARP AND CHARLES AWURUM In Ghana, Have Giving Them A Resting Day Today To Mourn Their Colleague….We Cheerish Every Moment We Worked With MR. IBU In Ghana, We Are With Nollywood In This Sorrowful Moment….REST IN PERFECT PEACE, LEGEND.
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