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‘I am deeply shocked at Deaths of Mr Ibu and Sisi Quadri’ – Arts and Culture Minister, Hannatu Musawa

VikokoMarch 4, 20241 Mins read32

Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed sadness over the deaths of renowned Nollywood actors, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, who both died over the weekend.

The minister, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, described the passing away of Mr Ibu as “one death, too many”.

“I’m deeply shocked at too many deaths occurring at the same time. Mr Ibu was a household name who made families happy throughout his acting career.

“His death at this time is very unfortunate and a sad one for us all in the entertainment industry.

“We will sorely miss him. May his soul rest in peace”.

The Honorable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy @hanneymusawa has commiserated with the movie industry, family and friends of late Nollywood comedians and actors Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji aka Sisi Quadri and John Okafor, pic.twitter.com/MyeESJohp3

— FMACTCE_Nigeria (@Fmactce_Nigeria) March 3, 2024