Checkout Nigerian legendary nollywod actor and filmmaker John Okafor biography,net worth,cars, wife and children.
Table of Contents
1. John Okafor Biography
2. Mr Ibu movies
3. John Okafor Awards And
Recognition
4. John Okafor Net Worth
5. John Okafor Cars
5.1. BMW X6
6. Mercedes-Benz C Class 2015
6.1. Lexus LX 570
7. Mercedes-Benz GLE
John Okafor Biography
John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, is a Nigerian actor and comedian, he was born on the 17th of October 1961. John Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comedian characters. His humorous way of acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious, imbecility, and a sharp disconnection from his way of life.
He is from Nkanu West L.G.A Enugu state. After his primary school education in 1974, john Okafor moved to Sapele in Delta state to stay with his brother, after his father’s died. In Sapele, he did menial jobs so he could make ends meet and sponsor himself to school and support his family, he then worked as a hairstylist and then ventured into photography and also worked in a company that produces crates. After he finished secondary school he was given admission into the College of Education, Yola, but withdrew due to financial difficulties. He later went to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) as soon as he was financially able.
john Okafor
Real name – John Ikechukwu Okafor
Date of birth – 17 October 1961
Country of Origin – Federal Republic of Nigeria
State of Origin – Nkanu West, Enugu State
Nickname – Mr. Ibu
Source of wealth – Actor, endorsement
Net worth – ₦1.6 Billion
Wife Stella – Maris Okafor
John Okafor has acted in over 200 movies including Mr.Ibu (2004), Mr.Ibu in London(2004), Police Recruit (2003), 9 Wives (2005), Ibu in Prison (2006) and Keziah (2007). All of these movies were watched widely across Nigeria.
John Okafor has worked in Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), While he was there, he was a member of the cast in the soap opera Ogbu Anyanwu and Kwere Kira. Also, he was once a martial artist. He practiced Shotokan Karate for 16 years and got a black belt in 1983. John Okafor is also a member of the Karate Federation of Nigeria. According to him, he was the first instructor who taught Karate in federal government colleges in Nigeria. John Okafor used to be a trader, he collaborated with some of his friends. They bought fairly used shoes, shirts, medical equipment, and other utensils from Niger and sold them in Nigeria.
John Okafor is currently married to Stella Maris Okafor an actress and a model. What happened to be his hobbies are driving, cracking jokes, playing draft and watching football, and he said he and his wife do a lot of those together sometimes. He currently has 4 children.
Mr Ibu movies
Agony, 1998
Vuga, 2000
Police Recruit, 2003
Nicodemus, 2003
Ngozi: Abeg Marry Us, 2003
Naomi, 2003
Informant, 2003
Fresh Pain, 2003
Civil War, 2003
Bullet, 2003
Unbreakable, 2004
Mr Ibu in London, 2004
Mr Ibu, 2004
James & John, 2004
Dollars from Germany, 2004
The Councillor, 2005
Joshua, 2005
Common Sense, 2005
Circles of Live, 2005
9 Wives, 2005
The Return of Mama-G, 2006
The Journalist, 2006
Sweet Mama, 2006
Store Keeper, 2006
Recharge Card, 2006
Over Heat, 2006
Men on the Run, 2006
Four Forty, 2006
Final Surrender, 2006
Dear Mama, 2006
John Okafor Awards And Recognition.
John Okafor has received some awards in his career so far, which include.
He has been awarded as the Best Comedian by the Governor of Enugu State.
He was also awarded as the best comedian by Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
He was given Best Movie Actor of the Year, Peace Ambassadors of Nigeria, 2014
He was given the Award of Excellence, Magic Lens Africa Film Academy in 2016.
John Okafor Net Worth
According to online sources, John Okafor is worth ₦1.6 Billion. He is one of the most popular Nigerian and richest actors in Nigeria Nollywood, also he was endorsements deals with Merrybet and Gotv in 2014.
John Okafor Cars
BMW X6
The vehicle is marked by extraordinary craftsmanship, sending a message of purpose and prestige. It has been said that the car cost mr Ibu around N28million.
It is capable of a muscled momentum and tenacious handling, styled to aggressive perfection. Expressive and dominant from every angle, the BMW X6 sports a wide stance, horizontal contours, and standard Adaptive Full LED Headlights.
It is equipped with a TwinPower Turbo engine – available as an inline 6-cylinder or a powerful V-8 .
MSRP: From N28million
Horsepower: 335 to 523 hp
Dimensions: 195″ L x 79″ W x 66″ H
MPG: Up to 21 city / 26 highway
Engine: 3.0 L 6-cylinder, 4.4 L V8
Mercedes-Benz C Class 2015
The front seats of the car are quite supportive and relatively smooth, but the rear seats are a bit confined in both models. This means that the head and leg-room are minimal. The car cost mr Ibu up to N14million.
2.0-liter I-4 cylinder engine (higher trim – 4.0-liter V-8)
4-door sedan
C-Class sedan and the coupe can accommodate 5 and 4 passengers respectively
4 trim levels are available (with 13 configurations)
241 hp – 503 hp (lowest trim – highest trim)
Lexus LX 570
This is the most expensive car in his garage, it cost him up to N31.2million. The Lexus 570 is just as big on the inside as it looks on the outside, allowing the desired room in the interior. Therefore the design of the third-row reduces the cargo room and makes it a little difficult for entry . It has the following features.
4-door SUV
383-hp, 5.7-liter V-8
1 trim level is available (with 1 configuration)
Can carry 8 passengers
Power-folding third-row seats with high-quality upholstery
First and second-row seats are highly comfortable as well
Mercedes-Benz GLE
The car is worth N18.4million. Most Benz looks great and the GLE isn’t an exception. The safety technology and infotainment features are top notch, with a deluxe and spacious cabin, it has the following
Four-door mid-size SUV.
201-hp, 2.1-liter I-4 diesel (Higher trims feature 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and 329-hp, 3.0-liter V-6).
1 trim level is available (with 6 configurations)
Carry 5 passengers.
Power-adjustable front seats.
Second-row seats allow more legroom and are also power-adjustable.
