Veterian Actor, Justus Esiri is dead!

What a shocking revelation, one of the pioneer actors of Nollywood, Justus Esiri is dead; he is an icon in the Nigerian film industry.

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