Nollywood actor Ken Erics has recently paid a visit to his colleague, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who seems to have returned home after months in hospital after undergoing a set of successful surgeries.
Recall that one of Mr Ibu’s legs was amputated after being diagnosed with diseased blood vessels.
His family had solicited funds from Nigerians, saying the actor “had constant clotting of the blood in his leg and other health challenges posing risk to his life, therefore the need for the amputation.”
On his Instagram handle, Ken Erics shared a video from his visit to the legendary actor who is still recuperating, hinting that he was now back from the hospital.
He wrote, “Happy Sunday lovelies. Something to brighten your day @realmribu.”
Background
Following his recent ailment, Mr Ibu underwent five surgeries which were all successful.
While celebrating his 63rd birthday from the hospital bed, the actor also appealed to Nigerians to come to his aid to settle his medical bills.
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In an update in a statement shared via his Instagram page, the comic actor said he had undergone five surgeries which were all successful.
He, however, stated that he was still recovering in the ICU, and was waiting to get stabilized so he could fly abroad for further advanced treatment.
Mr Ibu appreciated the general public for their donations as he added that he is also counting on them for their prayers and unwavering support.
The statement partly read, “So far, Daddy has gone through 5 successful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives.
“We appreciate all the donations made to this account, and as soon as Daddy is better he will personally acknowledge all donations respectively!
“We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilized quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment…The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians.”
JASMINE AND KEN ERICS’
Jasmine Okafor, daughter of the famous actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, got engaged by Nollywood actor Ken Erics in May last year.
Jasmine had in November 2022 announced divorce from her UK-based husband, stating that her husband had lied to her about his previous marriage and kids.
A trending video on social media showed the moment actor Ken Erics engaged Jasmine in the presence of their friends.
Sharing the proposal video on her Instagram page, Jasmine appreciated the actor for reviving her love life and also making her believe in love again.
Jasmine wrote: “I have tasted Your Love. And it’s so sweet. Thank you so much for reviving my love life. You made me believe I could love again. Cheers to forever with you @kenerics.
“There is madness in loving you, but it is that lack of reason that makes it feel so flawless. Your laughter is what I’m most craziest about.”
