Veteran Nollywood actor Justus Esiri is dead.
The legendary actor, who had acted in many blockbusters, passed away Tuesday night; though report about the immediate cause of his death is still sketchy. He was aged 70.
Esiti, Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, is famous for his role as the village headmaster in the then popular television series of the same name.
Born on 20 November 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Deltta State! Esiri attended Urhobo College Effurun in the then Bendel State.Warri. He was at the Maximillan University, Munich, German, 1964, Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin, 1967 and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts, 1968.
Esiri started his acting career in Germany. He was the only Nigerian male performing on stage between 1968 and 1969.
He also worked for Voice of Nigeria, German Service as a translator. He was performing on stage when in Germany when a delegation from Nigeria invited him home to perform in a governmentt sponsored programme. He never returned to Germany.
Justus Esiri: passes on
The veteran actor had won several awards including THEMA Awards, NTA Honours Awards and AMAA Awards. He was also the star actor in acclaimed productions such as Wasted Years, Forever, The Prize, Six Demons, Corridors of Power, Last Knight, The Tyrant, The investigation, The Ghost . He was also reputed to have performed on more TV Network drama programmes than any Nigerian actor.
Esiri is the father of Nigerian fast-rising musician, Dr. Sid.
Asked in an interview how he felt about his son becoming a musician, he said; “I just called him and told him both the negative and positive aspects of the entertainment industry and he has to be focused. I scolded but gave him my blessing and he picked up.”
Assasin’s Practice, one of the most recent movies he featured, was produced last year.
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Wow! What is happening in the entertainment industry? God please have mercy. Rest in peace our dear village head master. I really enjoyed watching you act on TV. Please no more death dear God.
ReplyDeleteThis is a monomental loss to movie and entertainment industry at large. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeletemay your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
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ReplyDeleteWe are aware dat one of d 3 permanents/constants tin in life Death.. .
Furiously Not rapturously,Sir Justu Esiri is a Tremendous Legend in d movie industry..Sir d world would miss u . . May ur soul rest in peace.
To God be the Glory for your life. RIP
ReplyDeleteOne of my best in the industry.He lived well, I don't think anything related to what is happening in the entertainment industries coursed His death, for 70years old man. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteMay his Gentle Soul Rest in Perfect Peace in Bossom of the Lord................ Amen
ReplyDeleteWhen the oracle of God Johnson Suleman gave some prophesies concerning these things,many people said all manner of things about him. With all this news about death in the entertainment industry,is it not enough for us to repent & start praying against it as the oracle said? Lord show us your mercy in Jesus name amen!!!!!......Stanley Ovie.
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ReplyDeleteWe thank God for your life and achievements.You are an achiever and at least clocked 70.But for those actors that are still alive,i will say please move close to God this year and he will surely see you through.Quickly correct your ways and repent.
ReplyDeleteWhen God's oracle Johnson Suleman gave prophesies concerning these things,many poeple said all manner of things about him. With what is happening in the industry today,is it not enough for us to repent & start praying against it as the oracle has said? Lord show us your mercy in Jesus name amen!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity.Well,we give thanks to God who is ominiscience.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in perfect peace
ReplyDeletemay your soul rest in the blossom of God, may all your sin be forgiving and may God uphold your family. dear God i pray to have mercy upon us in Nigeria, most especially, the entertainment industry.
ReplyDeleteWe miss you so much may ur gentle soul rest in the bossom of the lord
ReplyDeleteMay his gentle soul rest in the bosome of the lord
ReplyDeleteMay his gentle soul rest in the bossom ot the lord
ReplyDeleteAfter this life what next? After all d bustling & hustling, what do we have to say to our maker & creator?
ReplyDeleteWould He say to u welcome "thou true & faithful servant, enter into thy rest"?
Food for THOUGHT!!!
After d hustling & bustling what next?
ReplyDeleteHe has finished his own assignment herer on this side of eternity.
What wld u say to ur maker, creator? Did play well on stage whilst here on earth?
Food for THOUGHT!
Let me register my heart feeling on the demise of this noble and reputable man of entertainment industry. He was an epitome of honour, respect,diginity. We are going to miss him. He was a teacher
ReplyDeleteOh God,may ur soul rest in peace
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