Nigeria, March 16 -- Long before skitmakers became the first choice for comedy and laughter, late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor amassed a legion of loyal fans spread across Africa, Europe and the Caribbean after starring in the Andy-Chukwu-directed movie 'Mr Ibu' in 2004.

So successful was the film that it birthed the Ibu series, namely 'Ibu in London' (2004), 'Mr Ibu in Liberia' (2017) and 'Mr Ibu' in Sierra Leone (2013).

Among his repertoire of films, 'Mr Ibu' is a timeless classic that catapulted him into the pantheon of Nigeria's most cherished comedic actors.

The movie bestowed the actor with his iconic nickname and showcased him as a beacon of laughter, etching memories in countless Nigerian households with his on-screen pres...