“I Cried on Father’s Day”: Late Mr Ibu’s Wife Opens Up in Emotional Interview, Video Trends

“I Cried on Father’s Day”: Late Mr Ibu’s Wife Opens Up in Emotional Interview, Video Trends

  • Late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu’s widow, Stellamaris, has spoken on the effect her husband’s demise had on her family
  • In a recent chat with the press, the movie star’s wife revealed how Father’s Day celebration was different for her and her kids this year
  • Mr Ibu’s widow also shared how Nollywood had been treating her and her family since her partner passed on

Stellamaris, the widow of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, is back in the news over her husband’s death.

Just recently, Stellamaris was captured on video as she spoke to the press and shared how much her life had changed since becoming a widow.

Mr Ibu's widow speaks about Father's Day.
Mr Ibu's widow remembers him on Father's Day. Photos: @realmribu
Source: Instagram

The late movie star’s wife explained that the recently held Father’s Day celebration was particularly painful for her and the kids because Mr Ibu’s absence was felt. According to her, she spent the day shedding tears.

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In her words:

“Yesterday I felt so bad and my children felt so bad too because of Father's Day. My daughter called me ‘mum today is Father’s Day’, I was so sad, I shed tears, I entered my room I was shedding tears.”

Also, during the chat with the press, Stellamaris noted that Nollywood had been supporting her family since Mr Ibu’s demise. She said:

“Nollywood has been there, if not, we wouldn’t have been here, they have been so supportive, they have been there for us.”

See the video below:

Netizens react as Mr Ibu’s wife speaks

Legit.ng has gathered some comments from netizens on Mr Ibu’s widow’s interview. Read what they had to say below:

broseffizy:

“She don finally buy iPhone 15.”

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ajakaiye005:

“Na person wey die lose.”

shimmerandshine91:

“Lol. These pple didn't take care of him though. It is well.”

wamimart:

“Cashout mama.”

Jewel_derabii:

“Gold digger.”

Mr Ibu's adopted daughter reacts to allegations

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting when Lady Jasmine took time to address some of the allegations levelled against her by her adopted father's wife.

Jasmine's reaction came after her estranged husband had acknowledged that she was in a romantic relationship with Mr Ibu's son.

The content creator was also accused of trying to elope with her adopted father's donations.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.