Mr. Ibu advised to cut off his two toes

Mr. Ibu advised to cut off his two toes

The popular Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has received medical advice to undergo a surgical procedure involving the amputation of two toes due to complications resulting from diabetes. This revelation made by his close friend and former manager, Chochoo, comes amidst persistent rumors of the actor’s death circulating online for the past two months. Chochoo, who remains a close confidant of Mr. Ibu, has sought to clarify the situation and put an end to the erroneous reports of the actor’s demise.

Mr. Ibu advised to cut off his two toes - Mr. Ibu's former manager Chochoo

Mr. Ibu. While acknowledging the gravity of Mr. Ibu’s health issues, he emphasized that the actor is still very much alive and has decided to undergo the advised surgical procedure to address his ongoing health concerns. The decision to amputate two toes was not taken lightly, and it was made after consultations with medical professionals who determined that these toes had been severely affected by diabetes and were at risk of further deterioration. Contrary to baseless online speculations that Mr. Ibu might lose an entire leg, the doctors have recommended a focused and targeted approach to preserve his overall health. In the former manager words; “He has been dying online for about two months now. I don’t know where they are getting the news from because online he is already dead but offline he is still alive. He is having another operation either today or tomorrow morning. I was his former manager but we are still very close. Online he is dead already but he is very much alive in reality.” “He has had some complications based on his health but this time he is battling with diabetes. Contrary to reports online that they want to cut off his leg, the doctors advised him to cut off two toes because they have been affected by the illness because they were getting rotten,” he added.

Rising cost of living allegedly forcing Zimbabwean citizens to cut and sell off their toes [Photos/Video]

Rising cost of living allegedly forcing Zimbabwean citizens to cut and sell off their toes [Photos/Video]

The cutting and selling of toes for thousands of dollars owing to the high cost of living in Zimbabwe has reportedly become a new trend.
It was gathered that this trend is also spawned by the government’s failure to create jobs for the citizens of the southern African country.

According to social media reports, the larger toes are purchased for $40,000 (N16 million naira), while the smaller ones are bought for $20,000 (N8 million dollars). The toes can also be exchanged for big luxury cars.
South African lawyer and journalist, Barry Roux confirmed the report by sharing a video of a man struggling to walk while showing off his new luxury car after selling his toe.

He wrote: “In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars.”
Another video shared under his post shows the moment a young man is seen giving a car key to an elderly man whose toe was about to be cut off in exchange for the car.
A man also left a comment, revealing that he’s currently recovering after selling off his toe last week.

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In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars. pic.twitter.com/jk6iRCJpJF
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux  (@AdvoBarryRoux) May 31, 2022