Content creator King Mitchy has called on Nigerians to support the family of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, after visiting his family and witnessing what she described as a difficult living situation.

According to Mitchy, some of the actor’s children have reportedly stopped attending school because of financial challenges. She said Mr Ibu’s 14-year-old daughter and two younger sons, aged 12 and 10, were no longer in school.

She also claimed that the family told her they had been without electricity and access to potable water for about two weeks due to lack of funds.

Expressing her sadness, Mitchy said it was painful to see the family of a man who brought joy to millions of Nigerians struggling after his death.

She said:

“This is the family of a legend. Not just anybody. I don’t know for you, but for me Mr Ibu made my childhood fun. I loved to watch his movies

Her appeal has sparked sympathy online, with many Nigerians discussing ways to support the late actor’s family.

Mr Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor, was one of Nollywood’s most celebrated comic actors, known for his humorous performances and decades of contribution to the Nigerian film industry. He died in 2024 after battling a prolonged illness.

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Gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu has addressed growing concerns about his health after many fans noticed his significant weight loss and began speculating that he was seriously ill.

The singer explained that his physical appearance changed after he was involved in a fire accident at his home. According to him, the incident left him with injuries on his left hand and parts of his face, including his lips.

Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Kehinde assured fans that he is medically stable and not battling any life-threatening illness. He, however, asked supporters to keep him in their prayers as he continues to recover.

He also dismissed claims that the fire incident was caused by alcohol consumption, stressing that alcohol had nothing to do with the accident.

Kehinde further clarified that his weight loss was partly related to health issues and lifestyle changes. He recalled that after the death of his brother, Taiwo, some people advised him to lose weight because they felt he had become too heavy.

The gospel singer emphasized that the accident was not a spiritual attack, adding that everyone faces different challenges in life, whether physical, medical, or spiritual.

He said:

“To everyone that is worried about me, I am very okay and medically fit. I had a minor fire accident in the house, but I decided not to post it on social media. It affected my left hand and some parts of my face, including my lips.

“It was not a spiritual attack. Everyone has one or two things they are battling with medically and spiritually. Just remember me in your prayers.

“To those saying my alcohol consumption is too much, alcohol didn’t cause the fire. I lost some weight because of my health. When Taiwo passed away, people called me and said my stomach was too big and I should work on it. I am not sick.”

His statement has reassured many fans, who have continued to send him messages of support and prayers for a full recovery.

Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of Mount Zion Films founder Mike Bamiloye, has defended the ministry against accusations that its movies portray Yoruba culture and spirituality in a negative light.

The debate emerged after the announcement that Agbara Nla will return to cinemas on October 1, 2026, more than three decades after its original release.

Following the announcement, an X user identified as Ifẹ́ṣọlá criticized Mount Zion Films, alleging that the ministry has spent years portraying Yoruba spirituality as evil while presenting Christianity as the superior alternative.

Responding to the criticism, Joshua Bamiloye rejected the claim, insisting that Mount Zion celebrates Yoruba culture rather than attacking it.

According to him, the ministry embraces Yoruba traditions, language, proverbs, colors, and royal heritage in many of its productions.

He pointed to the popular character Abejoye as an example, noting that the character remained deeply rooted in Yoruba customs and language even after becoming a Christian.

Joshua said:

“MZ doesn’t demonize Yoruba culture. It celebrates it; the colors, the language, the proverbs, the royalty.”

He further argued that Mount Zion’s films focus on spiritual transformation rather than cultural destruction.

According to him:

“Abejoye became a born-again Christian while still speaking deep Yoruba, bowing before his king, and dropping proverbs that’ll make your grandfather nod. Nobody took his culture. The Gospel just took the throne in his heart.”

Joshua also dismissed the claim that the ministry frames its stories as a battle between Yoruba spirituality and Christianity.

He explained:

“We never did. We frame it as Light vs Darkness. Darkness has no nationality.”

Addressing allegations that Mount Zion built its success on portraying traditional spirituality negatively, he argued that such films make up only a small portion of the ministry’s catalogue.

He said:

“MZ has 200+ films. Less than 30% are traditional settings. Your entire argument is built on a minority of the catalog, filtered through a lens of cultural grievance.”

Joshua welcomed public scrutiny but encouraged critics to watch the films before drawing conclusions.

He concluded:

“People are asking questions? Good. Watch the films. The full ones. From start to finish. AGBARA NLA drops OCT 1. The name of Jesus is still above every other name, in 1993 and in 2026.”

His response has sparked further discussion online about the relationship between faith-based storytelling, culture, and the portrayal of traditional beliefs in Nigerian films.