- The late actor Mr Ibu has emerged as one of the fans’ favourites to win singer Rema’s trending Kelebu challenge
- Rema had caused a buzz after he announced the whopping sum of $10k (N12 million) as the gift for the winner of the Kelebu challenge
- The Mavin music star kicked off the challenge ahead of the release of his new music project
Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, generated excitement among his fanbase after he announced his upcoming single Kelebu, set to be released this Friday, August 1, 2025.
To make it more exciting, Rema launched a $10,000 (N12 million) dance challenge for fans across the globe.
In a bid to promote his new project, the Calm Down hitmaker called on fans to create a dance video for Kelebu.
The winner will walk away with a grand prize of $10,000, an incentive that caused a buzz online.
To participate in the challenge, fans should share videos using the hashtag #KELEBUChallenge and tag Rema in their posts.
Rema, however, added that the dance should be easy enough for anyone to learn, and creative enough to go viral.
Mr Ibu named as favourite to Rema’s challenge
Following Rema’s announcement, a clip of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, emerged on social media.
The video, which has quickly gone viral, has seen netizens tagging Rema, as they declared Mr Ibu as the winner.
Others urged Rema to send the prize to the late actor’s family.
Late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu’s dance video resurface online.
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TheTalk.NG recalls reporting that Mr Ibu, one of Nigeria’s iconic comic actors, passed away in 2024.
The video of the late Mr Ibu dancing amid Rema’s Kelebu dance challenge is below:
What people are saying about Mr Ibu
TheTalk.NG compiled some of the reactions, read them below:
Successful Ella commented:
“Make una give his family the money naaa.”
MaureenGa Reality said:
“A legend will always be a legend even in afterlife. Make sure you leave a good impression in this life.”
Tawose Oluwatimileyin
“Mr ibu don win nothing you fit tell me.”
Lamboi Richy
“It will be very difficult to find Mr ibu replacement in the drama sector See as 10-second video blow up and crack us. Rest in peace.”
Jonathan Ogbimi said:
“I miss Mr ibu so much, he was my favorite actor. Everything about him makes me laugh. His looks, his face, his dance, his leg, his smile, they way he talk, e.t.c. Infact everything about him is comedy.”
Changing your mindset wrote:
“Which family abeg??? The one that cared for him when he was alive or another one?”
BsheLTD commented:
“I remember MR IBU’s family had disputes over his inheritance, it suks to make money and have your family fight so hard over your property that’s why polygamy isn’t advisable.”
Godwin Will Obi reacted:
“You’re right, Ibu’s talent knows no bounds, even Rema’s challenge proves it.”
Ghanaian model honours Mr Ibu, others
TheTalk.NG also reported that a Ghanaian model stirred emotions with his attire at the 2025 AMVCA.
The model wore an outfit with a series of pictures honouring the late stars of Nollywood who made an impact in the industry. His outfit included pictures of Mr Ibu, among other late Nollywood stars.
Source: TheTalk.NG
