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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been hit by another
tragedy. One of the most talented actors in our country, Justus Esiri has been
reported dead.
Regarded as one of the legendary players in Africa’s film
industry, Mr. Esiri rose to prominence following his role in the popular
TV series, Village Headmaster. Mr. Esiri, father of pop star, Dr. Sid.
“Mr Esiri attended
Urohobo College and later went to Germany to study engineering where he
developed an interest for theater. Thus he began his acting career on stage in
Germany.
“He was the only Nigerian male performing on stage in the years
1968/69. He also worked for 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 went to Nigeria, his homeland, he never went back to Europe.
The
veteran actor has won several awards for his acting exploits including THEMA
Awards, NTA Honours Awards and AMAA Awards. Esiri star of acclaimed productions
like Wasted Years, Forever, The Prize, Six Demons, Corridors of Power, Last
Knight, The Tyrant, The investigation, The Ghost is reputed to have performed
on more TV Network drama programmes than any Nigerian actor.”
In 2012, he was conferred with the national honours
of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Mr. Esiri, father of pop star, Dr. Sid, died last night. Details
of his death are still sketchy and we will provide updates as we get more
information.
