Jasmine Okekeagwu, the supposed adopted daughter of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, has stated that her dealings with the late movie star’s family are a sort of charity.
According to Hitgist, Jasmine confirmed in an interview with Punch that, despite the drama that erupted between her and the actor’s family during his last days and following his death, she had not cut ties with them.
Jasmine stated that she is now more focused on herself and keeping herself out of trouble because the family first misinterpreted her intentions.
She also mentioned that she had been doing charitable work for a long time before meeting the late Mr Ibu.
She said, “I won’t say I cut ties with them totally. I am just focused on myself, and saving myself from a lot of trouble.
“It is what I do. Even the help I rendered to them (Ibu family) is more like charity, because when someone that is not related to one stands in for years to make sure that all is good, it is charity. But, they did not understand my intention from the beginning, because they only thought of what I could offer and what they could get from me. Now, I feel it is better to help people that don’t have anything to offer. That is where the real blessing is.
“I have been doing this for a long time, even when I was with daddy (Mr Ibu). Since 2020, I have been doing personal charity. While growing up, I saw my mother helping people, and it was from there that my love for humanity grew.”