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{{Short description|Nigerian actor (1942–2013)}}
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|name = Chief Justus Esiri OON
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|birth_name =
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|birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1942|11|20}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1942|11|20}}
|birth_place = [[Abraka]], [[Delta State]], [[Nigeria]]
| birth_place = [[Abraka]], [[Delta State]], Nigeria
|death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2013|02|19|1942|11|20}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2013|02|19|1942|11|20}}
|occupation = Actor
| death_place = Lagos
|years_active = 1968–2013
| nationality = Nigerian
|children = [[Dr SID|Dr Sid]]
| citizenship = Nigerian
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1968–2013
| notable_works = Wasted Years
| children = [[Dr SID|Dr. Sid]]
| awards = Best Actor award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
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'''Justus Esiri''' (20 November 1942 – 19 February 2013) was a veteran award-winning Nigerian actor, generally considered to be one of the pillars of Nollywood with an acting career that goes way back to the 1960s. He came into prominence for his role in popular [[Nigerian Television Authority]] TV-series ''[[The Village Headmaster]]'' and the film adaptation of [[Chinua Achebe]]'s book ''[[Things Fall Apart]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/04/09/nollywood-legend-justus-esiri-begins-final-journey/ | title=Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri begins Final Journey | publisher=PM News | date=9 April 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
'''Justus Esiri''' {{Audio|Ig-justus esiri.ogg|listen|help=no}} (20 November 1942 – 19 February 2013) was a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[actor]], generally considered to be one of the pillars of Nollywood with an acting career that goes way back to the 1960s. He came into prominence for his role in the popular [[Nigerian Television Authority]] TV-series ''[[The Village Headmaster]]'' and the film adaptation of [[Chinua Achebe]]'s book ''[[Things Fall Apart]]'' where he played the role of Obierika.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2013/04/09/nollywood-legend-justus-esiri-begins-final-journey/ | title=Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri begins Final Journey | publisher=PM News | date=9 April 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
He won [[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role|Best Actor]] award at the [[9th Africa Movie Academy Awards]] post-humously for his role in ''Assassins Practice'' and was also honoured as the inaugural recipient of the "[[Goodluck Jonathan]] Lifetime Achievement award" at the 2013 [[Nollywood Movies Awards]]. The Nigerian government honoured him with several National honours with the highest being an Officer of the [[Order of the Niger]], OON<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/25/official-statement-from-the-family-of-nollywood-legend-justus-esiri-on-his-death/ | title=Official Statement from the Family of Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri on His Death | publisher=bellanaija.com | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/11718-justus-esiri-the-village-headmaster-bows-out | title=Justus Esiri: The village headmaster bows out | publisher=dailytrust.com.ng | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> for his contribution to the development of Film-Making in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/02/jonathan-uduaghan-mourn-as-ace-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70/ |title=Jonathan, Uduaghan mourn, as ace actor, Justus Esiri, dies at 70 |publisher=dailyindependentnig.com |accessdate=24 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012191327/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/02/jonathan-uduaghan-mourn-as-ace-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70/ |archivedate=12 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/i-never-complained-about-national-award-justus-esiri/ |title=I never complained about national award – Justus Esiri |publisher=punchng.com |accessdate=24 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718051553/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/i-never-complained-about-national-award-justus-esiri/ |archivedate=18 July 2012 }}</ref> He is the father of popular [[Mavin Records]] Musician [[Dr SID|Dr Sid]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2140303/bio | title=Justus Esiri Biography on IMDB | publisher=IMDB | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
He won [[Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role|Best Actor]] award at the [[9th Africa Movie Academy Awards]] post-humously for his role in ''Assassins Practice'' and was also honored as the inaugural recipient of the "[[Goodluck Jonathan]] Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 2013 [[Nollywood Movies Awards]]. The Nigerian government honored him with several National honors with the highest being an Officer of the [[Order of the Niger]], OON<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/25/official-statement-from-the-family-of-nollywood-legend-justus-esiri-on-his-death/ | title=Official Statement from the Family of Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri on His Death | publisher=bellanaija.com | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/11718-justus-esiri-the-village-headmaster-bows-out | title=Justus Esiri: The village headmaster bows out | publisher=dailytrust.com.ng | accessdate=24 September 2014}}</ref> for his contribution to the development of Film-Making in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/02/jonathan-uduaghan-mourn-as-ace-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70/ |title=Jonathan, Uduaghan mourn, as ace actor, Justus Esiri, dies at 70 |publisher=dailyindependentnig.com |accessdate=24 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012191327/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/02/jonathan-uduaghan-mourn-as-ace-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70/ |archivedate=12 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/i-never-complained-about-national-award-justus-esiri/ |title=I never complained about national award – Justus Esiri |publisher=punchng.com |accessdate=24 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718051553/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/i-never-complained-about-national-award-justus-esiri/ |archivedate=18 July 2012 }}</ref> He is the father of [[Mavin Records]] musician [[Dr SID|Dr Sid]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2140303/bio | title=Justus Esiri Biography on IMDB | publisher=IMDB | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Justus was born on 20 November 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Delta State. He then proceeded to Effurun and attended Urhobo College, Bendel State. He left Nigeria for Germany for his higher education. Institutions he attended in Germany included Maximillan University, Munich, German(1964), Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin (1967) and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts (1968).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://irokotv.com/actor/268/justus-esiri | title=Justus Esiri on iROKOTv | publisher=iROKO TV | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
Justus was born in Oria-Abraka, [[Delta State]] on November 20, 1942. He then proceeded to Effurun and attended Urhobo College, in the then Bendel State. He left Nigeria for [[Germany]] for his higher education. Institutions he attended in Germany included Maximillan University, Munich, German (1964), Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin (1967) and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts (1968).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://irokotv.com/actor/268/justus-esiri | title=Justus Esiri on iROKOTv | publisher=iROKO TV | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
While in Europe he began his acting career. He was working as a German translator for voice of Nigeria in Germany when he received an invitation home from the Nigerian Government to star in "The Village Headmaster" which he accepted.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}
While in Europe, he began his acting career. He was working as a German translator for the voice of Nigeria in Germany when he received an invitation home from the Nigerian Government to star in "The Village Headmaster" which he accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nico |date=2013-02-20 |title=Nollywood Veteran Actor, Justus Esiri Dies At 70 – NICO |url=https://nico.gov.ng/2013/02/20/nollywood-veteran-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Death and legacy==
==Death and legacy==
Esiri died in hospital in Lagos on 19 February 2013 from complications of diabetes. A tribute night, organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was held at the National Stadium on 8 April 2013. Mass was at St. Jude Catholic Church in Mafoluku, Lagos, on 9 April 2013, and a Service of Songs was conducted in Warri the following day. His body was then taken to its final resting place in his hometown of Abraka. Several government officials and entertainment personalities were present at his funeral.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/justus-esiri-laid-to-rest/ | title=Justus Esiri laid to rest | publisher=Vanguard News | date=12 April 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014 | author=Ayo Onikoyi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://premiumtimesng.com/news/121173-veteran-nollywood-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70.html | title=Veteran Nollywood Actor Justus Esiri is dead | publisher=Premium Times Nigeria | date=20 February 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
Esiri died in hospital in Lagos on 19 February 2013 from complications of diabetes. A tribute night, organized by the [[Actors Guild of Nigeria]], was held at the National Stadium on 8 April 2013. Mass was at St. Jude Catholic Church in Mafoluku, [[Lagos]], on 9 April 2013, and a Service of Songs was conducted in Warri the following day. His body was then taken to its final resting place in his hometown of [[Abraka]]. Several government officials and entertainment personalities were present at his funeral.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/justus-esiri-laid-to-rest/ | title=Justus Esiri laid to rest | publisher=Vanguard News | date=12 April 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014 | author=Ayo Onikoyi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://premiumtimesng.com/news/121173-veteran-nollywood-actor-justus-esiri-dies-at-70.html | title=Veteran Nollywood Actor Justus Esiri is dead | publisher=Premium Times Nigeria | date=20 February 2013 | accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
He has appeared in several Nollywood and TV productions including
He has appeared in several Nollywood and TV productions including
*''Wasted Years''
*'' No limit''
*''Forever''
*''Wasted Years (2000)''
*''The Prize''
*''Forever (1997)''
*''The Prize (1999) as Mr. Peters''
*''Six Demons''
*''Six Demons (2005) as Chief Marshall Adelabu''
*''Corridors of Power''
*''Corridors of Power (2005) as Otunba Damijo''
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*''Last Night, The Tyrant''
*''The Last Knight (2005)''
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*''The Tyrant (2005)''
*''The Investigation''
*''The Investigation''
*''The Ghost''
*''The Ghost (2005) as Anderson''
*''Assassin Practice''
*''The Assassin's Practice (2013) as Eviano''
*''[[Doctor Bello]]''
*''[[Doctor Bello]] (2013)''
*''Twin Sword''
*''Twin Sword (2012)''
*''Keep my Will''
*''Keep my Will (2007) as Dike''
*''Invasion 1897''<ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imasuen's 'Invasion 1897' leads Nollywood Invasion of cinemas|url=http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/12/lancelot-imasuens-invasion-1897-leads.html|website=Lindaikeji Blogspot|publisher=Linda Ikeji|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imaseun's movie set for cinema release|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/invasion-1897-lancelot-imaseuns-movie-set-for-cinema-release-id3305941.html|website=Pulse Nigeria|publisher=Chidumga Izuzu|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imasuen’s Invasion 1897 hits cinemas Dec 5|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=91105|website=The Sun|publisher=Our Reporter|accessdate=16 November 2014}}</ref>
*''Invasion 1897''<ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imasuen's 'Invasion 1897' leads Nollywood Invasion of cinemas|url=http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/12/lancelot-imasuens-invasion-1897-leads.html|website=Lindaikeji Blogspot|publisher=Linda Ikeji|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imaseun's movie set for cinema release|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/invasion-1897-lancelot-imaseuns-movie-set-for-cinema-release-id3305941.html|website=Pulse Nigeria|publisher=Chidumga Izuzu|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lancelot Imasuen’s Invasion 1897 hits cinemas Dec 5|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=91105|website=The Sun|publisher=Our Reporter|accessdate=16 November 2014}}</ref>


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Revision as of 11:43, 26 August 2024

Chief Justus Esiri OON
Born(1942-11-20)20 November 1942
Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
Died19 February 2013(2013-02-19) (aged 70)
Lagos
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActor
Years active1968–2013
Notable workWasted Years
ChildrenDr. Sid
AwardsBest Actor award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards

Justus Esiri listenⓘ (20 November 1942 – 19 February 2013) was a Nigerian actor, generally considered to be one of the pillars of Nollywood with an acting career that goes way back to the 1960s. He came into prominence for his role in the popular Nigerian Television Authority TV-series The Village Headmaster and the film adaptation of Chinua Achebe's book Things Fall Apart where he played the role of Obierika.[1] He won Best Actor award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards post-humously for his role in Assassins Practice and was also honored as the inaugural recipient of the "Goodluck Jonathan Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards. The Nigerian government honored him with several National honors with the highest being an Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON[2][3] for his contribution to the development of Film-Making in Nigeria.[4][5] He is the father of Mavin Records musician Dr Sid.[6]

Early life and career

Justus was born in Oria-Abraka, Delta State on November 20, 1942. He then proceeded to Effurun and attended Urhobo College, in the then Bendel State. He left Nigeria for Germany for his higher education. Institutions he attended in Germany included Maximillan University, Munich, German (1964), Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin (1967) and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts (1968).[7] While in Europe, he began his acting career. He was working as a German translator for the voice of Nigeria in Germany when he received an invitation home from the Nigerian Government to star in "The Village Headmaster" which he accepted.[8]

Death and legacy

Esiri died in hospital in Lagos on 19 February 2013 from complications of diabetes. A tribute night, organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was held at the National Stadium on 8 April 2013. Mass was at St. Jude Catholic Church in Mafoluku, Lagos, on 9 April 2013, and a Service of Songs was conducted in Warri the following day. His body was then taken to its final resting place in his hometown of Abraka. Several government officials and entertainment personalities were present at his funeral.[9][10]

Filmography

He has appeared in several Nollywood and TV productions including

  • No limit
  • Wasted Years (2000)
  • Forever (1997)
  • The Prize (1999) as Mr. Peters
  • Six Demons (2005) as Chief Marshall Adelabu
  • Corridors of Power (2005) as Otunba Damijo
  • The Last Knight (2005)
  • The Tyrant (2005)
  • The Investigation
  • The Ghost (2005) as Anderson
  • The Assassin's Practice (2013) as Eviano
  • Doctor Bello (2013)
  • Twin Sword (2012)
  • Keep my Will (2007) as Dike
  • Invasion 1897[11][12][13]

References

  1. ^ "Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri begins Final Journey". PM News. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Official Statement from the Family of Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri on His Death". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Justus Esiri: The village headmaster bows out". dailytrust.com.ng. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Jonathan, Uduaghan mourn, as ace actor, Justus Esiri, dies at 70". dailyindependentnig.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  5. ^ "I never complained about national award – Justus Esiri". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Justus Esiri Biography on IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Justus Esiri on iROKOTv". iROKO TV. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  8. ^ Nico (20 February 2013). "Nollywood Veteran Actor, Justus Esiri Dies At 70 – NICO". Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  9. ^ Ayo Onikoyi (12 April 2013). "Justus Esiri laid to rest". Vanguard News. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Veteran Nollywood Actor Justus Esiri is dead". Premium Times Nigeria. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Lancelot Imasuen's 'Invasion 1897' leads Nollywood Invasion of cinemas". Lindaikeji Blogspot. Linda Ikeji. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  12. ^ "Lancelot Imaseun's movie set for cinema release". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  13. ^ "Lancelot Imasuen's Invasion 1897 hits cinemas Dec 5". The Sun. Our Reporter. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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