Stella Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has broken her silence on allegations that she single-handedly sold off her husband's properties and mismanaged his wealth. In a video interview with social media influencer King Mitchy, she claimed that some of the actor's sons were complicit in the sales and that the proceeds were used for his burial.
Allegations and Confrontation
King Mitchy confronted Stella in the video, stating, "It hasn't been up to two years since your husband passed away, yet you people have sold everything he owned, his houses and landed properties. Now you're still asking people to donate money." In response, Stella maintained that she did not act alone. She revealed that the actor's land in Enugu was sold for N17 million to fund his burial. "So many lies have been fabricated against me," she said.
Donations and New Plans
Stella also confirmed receiving N7.5 million in donations from Nigerians within hours of her and her children's public appeal for help. She disclosed plans to move to a more affordable house and stated that she had been running a jewelry business on social media to support herself. The donations came after a viral video showed Stella and her children crying for assistance.
Family Secrets Revealed
In the interview, Stella made startling claims about her marriage to Mr Ibu. She alleged that the actor never informed her about his previous marriages or his first son. "When I married my husband, he didn't tell me he has been married before, even his first son, I keep seeing him in the house, my husband never told me that was his son. Even in my marriage with him, he impregnated a lady that gave birth to twins," she said.
Public Reactions
The video has sparked widespread reactions online. Commentator ElcanaYc wrote, "Family matter aside, this one na real lesson. Mr Ibu entertain us well well, but less than 2 years wey im die, house and land don finish, widow dey beg, children dey suffer. Entertainers, make una write will and set up trust sharp sharp! Public donation no be retirement plan o." Another user, A2Canvas, expressed skepticism: "This children don't look like who are suffering. Imagine the boys couldn't kneel to say thank you for all. Them confirmed borty with money still. That was a stunt to have evidence if incase anything like all she did comes up in the feature." WaNwaAmadi6690 commented on the broader lesson: "Men keep complicating your lives while you are alive, marry more women, sow your wild oats, have many kids. When you die, you won't see how they will drag your name through the mud. A ladies Man. Enjoy! Just Rest in Peace." EmekaEzeanya doubted Stella's honesty: "This woman is not honest, how can you say you married someone as old as Mr. Ibu and you did not know that he was married before and had children. A Public figure. From her responses you can tell that she is telling half truths."
Previous Controversy
The controversy surrounding Stella is not new. An old video featuring Jasmine, the late actor's adopted daughter, has resurfaced. In the interview with Daddy Freeze, Jasmine claimed that Stella was well taken care of while Mr Ibu was alive. She alleged that some of the actor's friends once called him to complain that Stella wanted to sell one of his properties. This adds another layer to the ongoing saga, keeping the late Mr Ibu's family in the public spotlight.
