Burying the deceased months after their death is not a taboo practice in some parts of Nigeria. Here's why Mr Ibu's funeral is in June...
Nigerian comedian and actor John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr Ibu, will be buried on 28 June – three months after his death.
Day three of the ceremony, on 27 June, will see a Christian Wake-Keep which will be held at Mr Ibu’s compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West, while the funeral service takes place on 28 June. He further said that this decision also emphasises the importance of celebrating his brother’s life rather than hastily bidding him farewell.While burying a loved one months or weeks after their death is taboo in many countries, it is not frowned upon in some parts of Nigeria.
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