A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to recount her personal experience of knowing Stellamaris Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who died after battling an illness.
Former neighbour speaks about late Mr Ibu’s wife
Her comments surfaced amid widespread criticism directed at Stellamaris online, where some social media users accused the widow of mishandling her late husband’s finances.
Posting through her Instagram account, @dekas_dekass, the woman revealed that she had crossed paths with Stellamaris on numerous occasions over the years.
According to her, both families previously lived in the same neighbourhood, and during that time, their daughters attended the same primary school.
Drawing from those personal encounters, she described Stellamaris as humble and respectful, adding that the image currently being painted of her on social media differs from the impression she formed while they were neighbours.
“But honestly iburess is not really a bad person o, I’ve met her severally in the past. We all lived in the same neighbourhood then, her daughter and mine attended the same primary school. She’s very humble and respectful,” she said.
The woman restricted her remarks to what she personally knew about Stellamaris from their time living in the same community. She did not weigh in on the ongoing controversy or offer any fresh claims concerning the late actor’s estate or financial affairs.
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How netizens reacted to the video;
Helenpharah said: “Hope we won’t see her begging again.”
Joyigboanugo_eze said: “I know Stella Maris well, I must say marriage is not always as sweet as it looks, thanks mitchy you did well. God bless you.”
Jerryscontenttv said: “They should go and using it to start up a business now before you guys and start up a business.”
Akubageneral said: “No need of talking to much you dey finish work who want die make he go die nice one gal.”
Linnetfoundation01 said: “God bless you my friend Mitchy for helping them , never you let people stop you from helping them . Pls keep on doing your good work on them sis.”
