Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Popular 'Village Headmaster' Star Justus Esiri Is Dead-PM News, Lagos
Justus Esiri
By Nehru Odeh
The legendary actor, who acted in many blockbusters, passed away Tuesday night; though reports about the immediate cause of his death is still sketchy. He was aged 70.
Esiri, 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 government sponsored programme. He never returned to Germany.
The veteran actor 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 popular hip-hop star, "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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LAID TO REST
Submitted by OGIDIGBODIGBO (not verified) on April 13, 2013 - 08:37.
Uncle Justus Esiri was laid to rest in his hometown of Abraka, in Delta State yesterday (April 12 2013).
May his soul continue to rest in absolute peace; and God's grace & comfort to all family and friends.
He was the only actor
Submitted by nwoke ijeoma (not verified) on March 23, 2013 - 10:45.
He was the best i look forward to the birth of another like him rest in peace justice you will forever live in your works
.....it tolls for thee....
Submitted by Nuba (not verified) on February 21, 2013 - 07:00.
.....it tolls for thee.... Adieu Sir, you will always be remembered.c. So long!
you are an IDIOT
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 21, 2013 - 02:28.
you are an IDIOT richard,,,,,have some respect for the dead
Rest, My Icon
Submitted by Gladday (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 22:47.
i am still in shock. May your soul rest in peace.Adieu
OMEGA MY FOOT
Submitted by Richard (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 20:43.
That is rubbish, definitely there will be death among humans,whether you are in Nollywood or Hollywood, human being are made to die, and dying at 70 in this case is not so bad in Nigeria, so stop your religious propaganda, and yourself may drop dead tomorrow, what do you say about that? Omega my foot. Nollywood is there to entertain us, and this kind of entertainment is not peculiar to Nigeria and mind you some of this actors/actresses live till 80 even sometimes 90 in the western world, are you telling me they do not partake immorality in their acting? Your pastor is telling us what we knew, it is a possibility for well known people to die, popular people, and we will all be informed because they are famous shikena.
May his soul rest in perfect
Submitted by May ALMIGHTY HELP US ALL (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 19:48.
May his soul rest in perfect piece, Esiri is a gentle and cool man, my first contact with him was in 2007. Actually this is a big lost to Nigerians.
He laboured for his money and he left something behind
Submitted by Elmango Meat (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 18:19.
He is one of those people whose name will be written in Gold. He worked hard and with a pasion at what he is good at. He laboured for his money and he left something tangible behind that posterity will ever be thankful for.
If only we Nigerians put in as much passion and love at what we are responsible for, if only a modicum of honesty, morality and integrity is applied, Nigeria will be a better place for us all.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen
RIP
Submitted by Manu maisamari manu (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 17:37.
Papa, may ur gentle soul rest in perfect peace and may wat u have done in nollywood bring about qualities changies in d society in general amen.
A big icon is gone
Submitted by Anonymous as Chukwu Chinyere (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 17:09.
An icon is gone,death is enivitable and an element of nature,undulgeable and unpayable.Justus Esiri is a man worthy of emulation although he is dead but his legacies never die,PA may your soul rest in peace....Amen.
SAD
Submitted by Badsociety (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 16:37.
This is sad, but he will live on through his numerous work. I wonder which legacy IBB, OBJ, Abacha and the other bastards will be remembered by...
One of Nigeria's finest actor
Submitted by Satire (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 15:45.
Mr Esiri's dazzling performance in the movie "You can't take your wife to New York" remains evergreen in my memory.He was brilliant, well spoken and leader in all facets. Nigeria and indeed the rest of the world will miss this great actor. May his soul rest in peace!
Justus Esiri passes on
Submitted by Rev Fred Esiri (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 14:47.
He was with me in London on a number of occasions on medical visits. A towering icon of the tube has bowed out---to be missed and hardly replaced. Ugwhu bla noo!!!
A fine actor
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 14:21.
Justus Esiri, the Village Headmaster Cosmos Aderibigbe Ali a.k.a condo baba kumo was a fine actor, a master of the screen and stage. May his blessed soul rest in perfect peace, amen.
No wonder he was good
Submitted by Mazi E (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:54.
RIP, Mr Esiri. No wonder he was good on stage, his diction, and no nonsense roles he played, especially during the village headmaster days are testimonilas to his training.
By the way, almost all the village headmaster actors are going-ooo: The creator of the soap opera- Amb, Olusola, his wife, sisi Clara, and two others, I have forgotten their names- Amero or something like that. What of sis Amebo and Akpan and Boniface?
Those good old days, when I used to drink one bottle of 7-Up with ten kobo, during my vacation job at SCOA, a bus drop from Ikeja to Oshodi was five kobo, Lagos to Ibadan/UI was two naira fifty kobo.
All those who brought us to this level will all perish in hell fire.
THANKS FOR THE YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND ENTERTAINMMENT!!!
Submitted by the hillside strangler ! (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:39.
THANKS FOR THE YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND ENTERTAINMMENT!!! YOU GAVE NOLLYWOOD CREDIBILITY.
Adieu
Submitted by Wähala (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:35.
We grew up watching the Headmaster and Sissy Clara in the seventies. He was indeed a legendary actor. May His Soul Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace. A talented
Submitted by Anonymous1 (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:34.
Rest in Peace. A talented drama icon he was.
Point of correction Sahara Reporters, if he was in Maximillan University, Munich in 1964 as reported, Urhobo College, Warri would definitely be under Midwest State or Mid-Western Region then and not Bendel State during his secondary school days in Warri.
Bendel State was named in 1976.
May is gentle soul rest in
Submitted by Peter Darazo Ojay (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:15.
May is gentle soul rest in Peace. I'm really short of words!!! Hmm.....
Thanks a million
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 13:06.
You always had me laughing in your movies. You gave orders, yelled and screamed and then follow it up with a quick walk away. It never failed. It was just two days ago that I was searching for any recent movies that you featured in. Well, you played well here and now you are on your way for the casting of saints in heaven. Have a peaceful journey sir.
RIP
Submitted by Onuoha Esther (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 12:54.
May the soul of Esiri and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen.
great chap. i remember the
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 12:25.
great chap. i remember the village headmaster days, you've come a long way, so long soul brother!
villardmaster stage hea
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 12:21.
MAY HIS SOUL IN PEACE
RIP...
Submitted by BISIKAY (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 11:08.
RIP... Every one's death diminishes me... Never send to know for whom the bell tolls...
Great Confirmation
Submitted by Silas Onwe Ebenyi (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 10:45.
This is a true confirmation of a prophecy by the Founder and senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleiman.
He prophesied:"Nollywood will keep losing people unless prayers are made and repentance; Many have gone fetish and there is high rate of immorality. I see three major stars dying this year unless prayers are made".
This is shocking any way, may his perfect soul rest in peace, Amen
Goodbye Village
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 10:21.
Goodbye Village Headmaster.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
He was a good man. May his
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 10:19.
He was a good man. May his soul rest in perfect peace
Goodnight Justis Esiri
Submitted by florence Bunmi Owoaje Bowale (not verified) on February 20, 2013 - 10:17.
ADIEU great actor. Your works Live on.
