Justus Esiri. November 20, 1942 - February 19, 2013.
Justus Esiri, one of the most accomplished actors in Nigeria passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was 71 years old.
Justus Esiri in The Assassin's Practice.
Esiri was a popular actor on TV and film, featuring in many TV soap operas, teleplays and was a household name for his unforgettable role of the incorruptible school headmaster in the nationwide TV series "Village Headmaster" of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from the 1970s to 80s. He also played a prominent role in the 1987 TV drama adaptation of Chinua Achebe all time classic novel Things Fall Apart directed by David Orere and broadcast on the network service of the NTA. He was also a pioneer of Nollywood, the phenomenal Nigerian film industry of home videos and won many coveted awards including Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
Esiri will be remembered as one of the greatest Nigerian actors of all time.
May his soul rest in peace.
Filmography
2010 Home in Exile
1987Things Fall Apart (TV series)
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