Justus Esiri (MON) attended Urohobo College Warri
and later went to study engineering in Germany . his interest in theater
started there in Germany where he began his acting career on stage. At the
time, he was the only Nigerian male performing on stage in the years 1968/69.
He also worked with voice of Nigeria VON, German Service as a translator. He
was performing on stage in Germany when a delegation from Nigeria invited him
to perform in Nigeria in a Government sponsored program, when he came to Nigeria,
he never went back to Europe.
He is married to Omiete Esiri
with 6 children, one of them is Onoriode Esiri popolarly known as Dr. SID
His fame was launched widely for his role in the ever popular African TV series, the village headmaster where he played the "Headmaster". He has won accolade of awards for his acting including THEMA Awards, NTA Honours Awards and AMAA Awards.
RIP - Justus Esiri (MON)
It will be recalled that we have lost great actors in the past namely: Pete Eneh, Enebeli Enebuwa, Sam Loco Efe, Ashley Unwosu
May their gentle souls rest in peace











