Bob Manuel Udokwu Opens Up on Mr Ibu’s Death, Nollywood’s Financial Strain and Polygamy Surprise

Veteran actor Bob Manuel Udokwu reflects on the late Mr Ibu’s passing and the heavy financial burdens facing male stars in Nollywood. He recalls how painful it was to raise funds for John Okafor’s treatment amid social media backlash. Udokwu expresses shock at discovering that Mr Ibu had more than one wife, echoing concerns about polygamy’s impact on family unity. Actress Rita Edochie adds that public disputes over the late actor’s estate have been heartbreaking. Family members now clash over property and donated funds. Mr Ibu’s son accuses his stepmother Stella of misusing contributions, while she insists all decisions, including selling land for funeral expenses, were made jointly with the children. She also claims she was unaware of her husband’s previous marriages.

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