Jasmine Okafor Biography
Jasmine Okafor is a social media influencer and content creator who is popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. She is also the adopted daughter of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.
Jasmine became involved in Mr. Ibu’s family in 2020, when the actor sought financial assistance from her while she was studying in Cyprus. She claimed that Mr. Ibu adopted her as his daughter after the loss of her biological father. She helped him manage his social media accounts and his health condition, which deteriorated in 2023.
Jasmine has been involved in some controversies regarding the actor’s death and his TikTok account, which she allegedly changed to her name and deleted all his videos. She was also accused of defrauding the actor of N55 million and arrested by the police.
Jasmine Okafor Age
Jasmine Okafor is 29 years old as of 2024.
Jasmine Okafor State of Origin
Jasmine Okafor hails from Anambra State, Nigeria.
Jasmine Okafor Early Life and Education
Jasmine Okafor was born on November 10, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the adopted daughter of the renowned Nollywood actor, who took her in after the loss of her biological father.
Jasmine Okafor grew up in Nigeria and attended various schools in Lagos. She was interested in arts and entertainment from a young age and participated in several school activities and competitions.
Jasmine Okafor pursued her higher education at the Cyprus International University, where she studied Business Administration.
She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2018 and returned to Nigeria to pursue her career as a content creator and influencer. She also enrolled in some acting and modeling courses to hone her skills and talents.
Jasmine Okafor Career
Jasmine started her career as an online content creator in 2019, when she joined TikTok and began posting videos of herself dancing, lip-syncing, and making comedy skits. She quickly gained popularity due to her charisma, humor, and resemblance to her father, who often features in her videos. She has over 1.3 million followers on TikTok and over 264k million followers on Instagram.
Jasmine is also an aspiring actress who has starred in several Nollywood movies and television shows. She made her acting debut in 2020 with the movie, “The Return of Mr. Ibu”, where she played the role of her father’s daughter. She has also appeared in other movies such as “The Wedding Party 3”, “My Village People”, and “The Ghost and the Tout 2”.
Jasmine has collaborated with other famous Nigerian celebrities and influencers, such as Nancy Isime, Uche Nwafuena, Uzor Arukwe, Eddie Watson, and Broda Shaggi. She has also been featured in several magazines and blogs, such as Skabash, The City Celeb, and Waploaded.
Jasmine Okafor Controversies
Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu, has been involved in several controversies regarding her relationship with the actor and his family. Some of the controversies are:
- She was accused by Mr. Ibu’s wife, Stella, of dating the actor and causing him to abandon his family in 2020. Jasmine denied the allegations and said she was only helping the actor with his health and social media accounts.
- She was arrested by the police in 2023 over alleged fraud amounting to N55 million against the actor. She and Mr. Ibu’s son, Daniel, were said to have conspired to defraud Mr. Ibu while he was on his sickbed. Jasmine claimed she was innocent and that she had been sending money to the actor since 2020 when he informed her of his illness.
- She was accused of changing the actor’s TikTok account, which had over 1.1 million followers, to her name and deleting all his videos after his death in 2024. She was also criticized by some fans for using her father’s fame to boost her career and for not respecting his legacy. Jasmine said she created and managed the account for the actor and that she did not delete any of his videos.
Jasmine Okafor Personal Life
Jasmine Okafor was previously married to a UK-based man, but their marriage ended after only nine months. In November 2022, she announced their separation on social media.
Jasmine Okafor Net Worth
Jasmine Okafor’s net worth is estimated to be around $300k as of 2024.. Her successful career as an online content creator and social media influencer has also contributed to her financial success.
Jasmine Okafor Instagram and TikTok Handles
- Instagram: @ladyjasminec
- TikTo: @ladyjasminec
