HUYU NDIYE MSANII MAARUFU ALIYEFARIKI NIGERIA,REST IN PEACE JUSTUS ESIRI

 

 

 

Last Wednesday turned out to be another sad day in the annals of the Nigerian entertainment industry. It was a day the industry recorded the death of yet another of its legendary actors, Mr. Justus Esiri. FLORENCE UDOH reports
The news about the death of veteran actor, Justus Esiri, threw the Nigerian entertainment industry into mourning last week, while still trying to recover from the shock of Lugard Onoyemu, Goldie Harvey and Collins Ifeanyi Chukwu's deaths.
The legendary actor and father of musician, Dr. Sid died on Tuesday night at the graceful age of 71.
Late Esiri, was born on November 20, 1942, in Oria-Abraka, Delta State. He attended Urhobo College and later went to Germany to study Engineering before he developed interest for the theatre.
Famous for his role in the popular television series "The Village Headmaster" in the 80's, Esiri rose to prominence playing the role of a teacher in that long-running drama on national television. He started his acting career in Germany and also worked for the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and German Service as a translator. He was a recipient of the honorary award, MON from the Federal government of Nigeria.