Social media users have continued to raise concerns over the state of health of legendary Nollywood actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, after a video of him celebrating his birthday in the hospital made it to the internet.

In the video, which was posted on the actors Instagram account on Tuesday, he was seen in the hospital putting on a patient gown with some of his relatives around to celebrate his birthday.

However, the video has continued to generate sympathy from social media users who have taken to X to react and shower prayers of quick recovery on the actor.

Reacting to the video, @Kotosiafaze wrote, Watching the people who made your childhood memorable get sick and old is kinda heartbreaking, I pray he receives a miracle and gets healed.

Another user, @Sormmasharon1 tweeted, He is still sick? Thought he has recovered😯🥺May God bless him with more years even as he celebrates his Birthday🎉I wish him quick recovery.🙏

@Temi_forte, wrote, Its heartbreaking to see him like this.💔Happy birthday Mr. Ibu🎉.

I wish him quick recovery..he doesnt look too good. Abeg I know wan hear any bad news o. God please🙏protect him. @Campeones287 prayed.

@Chijiokemartin9 wrote, Ibu is always getting hospitalized off late. I pray he gets well from this sickness. Happy birthday. (Nigerian Tribune)