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Wednesday 20 February 2013

Veteran actor Justus Esiri passes on

Another day another incredibly sad news. Legendary actor Justus Esiri has died. The Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), famous for his role as the Village Headmaster in popular 80's sitcom of the same name, passed on last night. No details yet on the cause of death, but will update you guys as soon as I know something.

Justus Esiri has featured in several Nollywood movies and is the father of Mavin artist, Dr Sid. May his soul rest in peace...amen

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lade said...

Awww... May his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

May his soul RIP Amen! These kin plenty news of death so early in the year *shudders*.
Lord prepare us all for we know not the hour when we shall depart...
Didi

Isabel said...

So sad, may his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen

United no1 fan said...

na wa oh..wat is happenin to nollywood na...God pls help us oh...first to comment sha

zoomzoomzoom said...

Ohhhhh....may his soul rest in peace.He was a legend.

Anonymous said...

Wow so so sad,may his soul rest in peace.Amen

Richiexxx said...

He was a luvly man.a gr8 achiever.R.i.p daddy.

Anonymous said...

Dis is sad,anoda gr8 man is gone...Rip sir

Anonymous said...

Prayers prayers prayers that's all.

Hajjo said...

Whoa! May his soul RIP. Rough tyms for d entrtnmnt world since last year tho, sads.

iphie said...

May his soul rest in peace, its quite a tragedy.

Anonymous said...

May his soul RIP.... Very funny man he is, alwys makin us laff, full of action. All Alhaji Azeez street occupants wil miss u.

Alicia says... said...

Sam Loco Efe, Ashley Nwosu, Pete Eneh, Enebeli Elebuwa, and now Justus Esiri....wow. It seems like they're all slowly leaving us.
And i'm sure there are others i forgot to name.
R.I.P.

Anonymous said...

OMG! Wat is really going on...?? I Loved dis man..gr8 talent and one of naija's seasoned actors. RIP SIR!

Anonymous said...

Nah waah ooo! Wat is goin on! Life itself is becoming scaring for the living..
May his soul RIP..

Anonymous said...

Ah! Oº°˚˚°Âº ma se Oº°˚˚°Âº!I pray that his soul rest in peace and that the holy spirit will comfort and keep the people he left on heart.....

Anonymous said...

Whaaaattttt!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO...RIP

Anonymous said...

OMG, THE INDUSTRY NEEDS PRAYERS,,,,,!!!MAY HE REST IN PEACE,,, DR SID MY CONDOLENCE

DATSHAPIBOBOY said...

Eternal Rest Grant his soul O Lord and May d souls of d faithful departed, thru d mercy of God Rest In Peace. He ws actualy one of ma best.
Comment Signed, Sealed and Delivered By DATSHAPIBOBOY.

miss anonymous said...

RIP Justus Esiri....... when Linda posted Pastor Suileman's prophecies for 2013, majority of the people here, threw all forms of abuse his way. May I remind us that he predicated that Nollywood would lose a lot of people. He also predicted that, a new terrorist group more dangerous than Boko Haram would rise; and i am sure we have all heard about the Ansaru group that claimed responsibility for the kidnap at Bauchi.
I do not Know pastor Sulieman or his church but please Let us be very wise when passing Judgement on any Man of God, irrespective of what you feel. Nollywood obviously needs some kind of cleansing/prayers as he suggested. I know we would all die some day, but please, lets not take the signs of end time for granted.

Anonymous said...

Chimooooooooo!!!!

Anonymous said...

So sad. He will be missed greatly.

Emere said...

oh my, may his soul rest in perfect peace. he was indeed a legend!

Ariwaodo Anthony said...

R.I.P Justus Esiri.... You'll be greatly missed by your family & your fans alike.

Anonymous said...

Oh my God!!!!!!!!!!!! such a sad news. Pls what is going on with our entertainment industry??. So sad. Dis man knows his onions as an artist. RIP sir

Anonymous said...

My heart is weak! I am so shocked death just has a way of humbling you. I really love (refuse to use past tense) this man. He was such an amazing actor lord hv mercy! RIP Justice Esiri:( you will be missed dearly.

Anonymous said...

Jesus wept! Whts really happening in entertainment industry? R.I.P great Icon. Jennifer

Anonymous said...

May his soul rest in peace! Take Heart Dr Sid and Family! (Linda u b my fellow winch? As u no dey sleep! Loool!(No 1 comment?)

Anonymous said...

SAD ):

Anonymous said...

Nollywood stars should go in2 praying and fasting.. The death is too much.. May his soul rest in peace..Amen

Anonymous said...

Nna eh! Everyone in naija entertainment industry should go for spiritual cleansing..
Linda you sef dey pray ooo
What is going on?

May the soul of the departed rest in the bosom of the Lord & I pray the good Lord in his infinite mercy will give the friends and family the fortitude to bare this great loss
Amen!!!

Anonymous said...

So so sad Rip sir

Anonymous said...

This is really tragic news. Justus Esiri was a great actor and one of my favourites. May God grant him a place in His kingdom.
Rest in peace Justus Esiri.

Anonymous said...

Omg.. This is sad, :( RIP

peks said...

Choi

Vee said...

May his gentle soul rest in peace Amen

Anonymous said...

Chei! Saw him on TV speaking with so much life and smile during Late Enebeli's Nolloywood Service of songs or something. This is so unexpected.
RIP Sir!
God help the living.

Anonymous said...

Life is just empty....may his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

:((((((( sigh. RIP sir

Anonymous said...

Linda I keep waiting 4 approval of all my comments wats all dis tell me wat it takes to publish it -am so so sad abt all dis bad new everyday in nigeria.

Anonymous said...

So sad RIP

Anonymous said...

Linda,i know u wont joke with something like this. But is this a joke?

yy said...

He was a gentle man.first nollywood actor I ever asked for a hug.RIP sir

sarafina said...

I loved this man and his uniqueness. RIP Justus

Anonymous said...

RIP The Village Headmaster

Anonymous said...

Sigh

Anonymous said...

May his soul rest well in God's bossom

Anonymous said...

w\omg,i really really love this man movies,so sad

Unknown said...

T

GlamNotchApparels said...

Dats sad. I remember a certain pastor predicted that nollywood/ the entertainment industry will be losing a lot of people this year. May his soul RIP

Unknown said...

Sad. We need prayers.

Ada said...

Ewoo! What a world, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

This man will so missed...May His Soul Rest In Peace. God pls have mercy on us and save us from all evil. Amen!

BLACKGOLD said...

yet anoda sad news.... *sigh* wats hapening to our entertainment industry na? really sad

Gentletee said...

Oh dear, another sad one! May his soul rest in perfect peace. He will be missed no doubt.

Anonymous said...

Sad news may his soul rest in d bossom of the lord.

Anonymous said...

OMG feb is yet to come to an end and all i hear about is death RIP justus Esiri my heart bleeds for you Dr Sid my condolence

Ada divine said...

Oh God, why justice, may his soul rest in peace

Ada divine said...

Oh God, why justice, may his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

I met him in abj airport 2-saturdays ago and dis man was full of life. I even calld him d Al pacino of naija movies and he parted ma shoulders in a playful manner... Oh life! God pls console d family

Anonymous said...

May his soul rest in peace

Ada said...

Ewoo! What a world, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

So sad. RIP

Unknown said...

No way!I know you are in a better place Sir Justus....

Anonymous said...

RIP Justus. Oh God what iis happening in the entertainment industry. We had not finished mourning Goldie and now Justus Esiri. He was a fine gentleman and one of the most talented to come out of Noollywood.
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Anonymous said...

Oh my God! What is Happening? Lord have mercy on us. Death be not proud. R I P Great man

Anonymous said...

Kenny:- I concur with u. U just said what's on ma mind too. Bless! May their souls RIP.... Amen!

Anonymous said...

Well said!

Anonymous said...

Sad news.my condolences to d Esiri family!ILOVEJUSTUSESIRI even in death!Mary

Anonymous said...

So so sad.This man's acting talent always reminded of my uncle(so funny and strongwilled) but now he is no more(sad).I pray for his family that the holy spirit would comfort them.pls everyone be prayerful,pray for your family and loved ones because until it happens to them then you trully understand the feelings and pains death brings.I'll miss u greatly.RIP SIR!

Anonymous said...

this is a very sad news yet to take omg what is really going on in the nollywood we re losing the old hands

yourbusiness said...

sad news

yourbusiness said...

RIP, Sad news

yourbusiness said...

sad news

Anonymous said...

Awww,this is sad, such icon! RIP sir.Dr Sid take heart o

Anonymous said...

Oh my God!I really L♥√عd his movies'jst seeing his face in a movie makes me smile.Wat a world!

Anonymous said...

MOONLIGHT Says: The additional news you will come up with is that he died of brief illness - that is what people in Nigeria die of. The other update will be burial arrangement. Autopsy that could help medical practitionals have insight on the demise of someone so as to help the living, is never done in Nigeria.

For those of you who may want to use this sad incident to credit those rogue pastors, I can only tell you to come to your senses. People from any works of life die and that is nature. Why did the pastors not talk of 'Okada' people who are going to die this year. Is like saying that there will be flash of light in raining season - so don't be carried away with logical prophesies.

Most importantly, my prayers and condolence goes out to the family,and may he find eternal rest in Heaven.

Unknown said...

May his soul rest in peace

Unknown said...

Justus was truly a legend he will be greatly missed. So sad may his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Omg this can not happen na?

VIA MY LENS said...

An entertainer has gone...going to miss him(more than Goldie)

Marzzzz said...

I think we all should start looking seriously into Rev Sulemans prophecy!!! He prophesied dat nollywood will loose pple dis year.

Unknown said...

Justus was truly a Legend he will be greatly missed. So sad may his soul rest in peace

Unknown said...

He will be greatly missed may his soul rest in peace

Kimora said...

RIP Esiri

Anonymous said...

Anoda from d nigerian finest club of actors passed on? God pls chebekwa umu gi... uncle Jay sleep on in peace, u touched alot of lives and u also have a fine son, a refined gentleman Dr Sid. i will greatly miss u..

Anonymous said...

RIP

Anonymous said...

RIP sir, you will be missed :-( :-(

Victor said...

RIP Prof. Esiri...We will always remember you.

Anonymous said...

so so sad, may his soul rest in peace, he was one of the good ones too.
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Anonymous said...

Eyaaaaa so sad

Mz_dewunmi said...

RIP Sir
God be with Dr Sid and family

Anonymous said...

Linda make sure that these people' family and relatives are imformed before you post these thing. My favorite Nigerian Actor, RIP.

Inside Nollywood said...

Rip justus esiri! God na ur hand we dey oo

Anonymous said...

Linda, how old was he?. How many kids?. How many wives/wife?. Loads of talent, no doubt...RIP

Anonymous said...

May his soul rest in peace....

Anonymous said...

Rip

Anonymous said...

Rip.......olamummy say so

Anonymous said...

REST IN PEACE

Anonymous said...

HmMmmmm dis is ♑ gud news at ol.......I lik dis man.....RIP justus esiri....SMH

Unknown said...

Omg he can't just die... Wats happenin to d matured hands in d industry. Soo sooo sad a news *sober**crying*

Anonymous said...

so painful, RIP sir, u will be remembered fondly

Chidozie Mario said...

I really like the way he interprets his roles. May his soul RIP.
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patrıcks said...

RIP SIR,STILL REMB D LAST TIME I SAW U SIR U WERE SO FUNNY.WE LUV U

Anonymous said...

Wats goin on? Am so shocked!R.I.P

HONEY said...

REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.



HONEY

Anonymous said...

REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.



HONEY

Anonymous said...

REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

towyeen said...

Oooooh my God! Another great loss,he was a very talented man what is happening?God pls take contrl of nollywood Α̲̅πϑ nigeria as a whole.this is so disheartening,he will be missed greatly.RIP LEGEND.God loves U̶̲̥̅̊‎​ most

Anonymous said...

He looks so healthy and ok. RIP

Anonymous said...

Omg...can't believe this..don't want to believe this...this is one man I truly respect and love..I cnt even think of him as gone...I never forgot wen I met him,so jovial and intelligent man...may ur soul RIP...I love u sir..always have,always will

DADDYSWIFE said...

Jesus!!!,na wa ooo,wht is goin on,hewuuu!,am filled wit shock,may his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Oh! Why? He ws my best actor. I can't believe dis. So full of life. So funny. I jst couldn't help watching his films.

QUEEN CHIOMA EZENWA said...

Not again....rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Sad news, may his soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

its a pity .................... rest in peace!

Anonymous said...

Rily sad.,may his soul rest in perfect peace and may God console d family he left behind..

Anonymous said...

*sigh* I am very pained! This is so sad. I sympathize with his fam. May his soul RIP! Amen. :(

fm said...

No 1 comment bawo?no dey dull ursef..urs was 1.57am ,wat abt people dat sent coMments at abt 1.40am?abeg go seat down

Anonymous said...

So sad... Jahbless your soul Sir.

AfroBizNews.Blogspot.com said...

Wow! This is incedible. We need to pray for our celebs. So many deaths within the past few months. Mr. Esiri (MON) was a gifted artiste, who will be greatly missed. RIP sir. Our condolences to Dr. Sid.

Unknown said...

RIP UNCLE!!! We'll miss you greatly.

Jemaj said...

God rest his soul & comfort his family. he was one of my fav veterans.
God help 9ja. I'm usually skeptical about the words from prophets and seers but someone mentioned one on this blog that predicted death in the entertainment industry. e don dey make sense oo. God help 9ja, dis 2013 na wao.

#Dubaichic

amaka said...

God hv mercy....ds deaths don plnty...RIP sir

da empress said...

RIP

ohiomoba said...

Oh no .not him naaAaa.he use to be my favourite

Anonymous said...

Never knew Dr.SID was his son.Nollywood ãήϑ T̶̲̥̅Ñ’e̶̲̥̅̊ entire entertainment industry really need serious prayers. RIP sir!

Anonymous said...

RIP Sir...great actor...

Anonymous said...

A true legend is gone,R.I.P.

ohiomoba said...

Oh no .not him naaAaa.he use to be my favourite

Anonymous said...

Justus was indeed unique & different.. RIP sir,you lived a great life. The whole entertainment industry need cleansing,total cleansing,d earlier they notice this,the best for them all. God is still in d business of answering His children when they call..

Anonymous said...

U̶̲̥̅̊ well @ all

Anonymous said...

Rate of mortality has increased drastically, pope resigning all these are signs of end time you don't need TB, chris or any of these pastors around dato tell you. Change your ways biko! Linda i really wanna thank you cos most atimes i don't get to watch the news but i get evry update from you.THanks boo

Anonymous said...

R.I.P JUSTUS ESIRI (MON)

me,masef n eyez! said...

RIP Esiri...God knows bst

SHANTELSLEEK DESIGNS said...

And let his Perpetual light shine us keep resting in peace

Anonymous said...

Ah God pls hv mercy on us all..dis â„“̊ƨ̣̣̣̇̇̇̇ so sad RIP sir Ʊ will βε̲̣ greatly MISSED..

Anonymous said...

may his soul rest in peace Amen! na wa oh what is going on in 9ja entertainment industry?

Anonymous said...

My his soul RIP

Anonymous said...

Whao, May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace....

Anonymous said...

Nawa ooh. Wats really happening in the entertainment industry. This is getting to much oh.

Anonymous said...

'Gbamest' Gbam! Well said. RIP sir

Anonymous said...

Rip. I rili L♥√ him but God loves him more

Anonymous said...

*Apostle Suleman's Prediction: No 5.      Nollywood will keep losing people unless prayers are made and repentance; Many have gone fetish and there is high rate of immorality.*
To y'all who doubted Apostle Suleman's prediction...shey e don dey clear 4 una eyes? #RIP Justus. My heart goes out 2 ur family. Sad! Sad! Sad!

Anonymous said...

There is nothing like spiritual cleansing.you Can't live forever.RIP great man.you are already missed.

Eskor-brown said...

RIP Papa...

Anonymous said...

Rip sir.Ʊ'll B̲̣̣̣ε̲̣̣̣ greatly missed.......Anita

Anonymous said...

May his Soul Rest Peace.

Eromwon said...

I remember sometime ago we were on the same flight from Benin to Lagos and He is a funny Man. May His soul find favour with God.

Anonymous said...

This is Sooo sad...One ov ma best actors in Nollywood..R.I.P Justus

Anonymous said...

Rip sir

Anonymous said...

So sad..God knw's best. RIP Sir.condolence to Dr Sid..

Anonymous said...

Rip...ilove this man...

Anonymous said...

So sad..God knw's best. RIP Sir.condolence to Dr Sid..

Anonymous said...

So sad..God knw's best. RIP Sir.condolence to Dr Sid..

Anonymous said...

Adieu! Justice Esiri. You made your mark in your choosen profession. May God grant you eternal rest. Amen

Anonymous said...

RIP SIR!!!

Anonymous said...

So sad..God knw's best. RIP Sir.condolence to Dr Sid..

Anonymous said...

So sad..God knw's best. RIP Sir.condolence to Dr Sid..

Anonymous said...

U know she won't joke about somtin like this yet u asking her if it is? Who jokes about death??must u comment?

Anonymous said...

May hiis gentle soul lay in perfect bossom of peace. Rest in peace

Anonymous said...

May hiis gentle soul lay in perfect bossom of peace. Rest in peace

Stanley Onduru said...

He will be greatly missed...may his soul RIP.
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Anonymous said...

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

Anonymous said...

#speechless,hmmm it wudn't hv bin u,rili loved him gosh

Anonymous said...

He so much reminds me of my uncle and I luvd him to bits. Scandal free man. My heart aches now. May u find eternal rest. God console and comfort ur family and fans.

Anonymous said...

Rest in peace Sir..May the lord grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.Amen..Lord forgiv ur children and hav mercy.

SLEEKREEK said...

May his soul R.I.P......i really loved dis man,,,he was a good actor,,,,,what is happening in the entertainment industry??? 2013 is too young for all dis bad news,,,,too early in d year.....God be with us ooo!!!!

truthteller said...

Mmmhhh! Na waoooo...May his soul rest in peace..

spicy said...

Ohhhh justus esiri wat a great icon u were, u will truly b missed, may ur gentle soul rest in d bossom of d lord. Amen

Anonymous said...

RIP papa. U will b greatly miss. May his soul rest in perfect peace

Anonymous said...

U r first to look stupid shaa

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

:( Why all this bad news? Rest in peace Sir.

Anonymous said...

RIP Justus Esiri.I really loved ur acting. I'm so sad

Anonymous said...

Oya use the first to comment go collect moni for bank(I was the first to comment on LIB give me 5m)... Of which u weren't the first sef...silly....

Justus Esiri's death is truly a sad news... May his Soul rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.....
CeeCe

Anonymous said...

RIP JUstice Esiri! Just yesterday I saw the advert to his new movie... I blv Apostle Suleiman's prophesies on the death in Artist/nollywood is on, they shuld all go into prayers expecially in this lenting season.

Anonymous said...

Oh God what is really happening?? Scared of closing ♍Æ” eyes.... RIP mr Esiri. What A loss

Anonymous said...

My dear you just spoke my mind.

Anonymous said...

Sad..... Rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Sir may ur soul RIPP,wat a gr8 loss 2d family&d industry,we wil surely miss u,adieu.

Cynthia said...

These are scary,honestly. So how many real actors with passion for the industry are left? Rip Justus espri.

Jenny cutie said...

Wat a loss, oh lord pls accept his gentle soul into thy kindom. So painful dat u̶̲̥̅̊ had 2 leave dis way, will really miss u̶̲̥̅̊ not jst me buh ά̲̣̣̣̥ll ur fans and noolywood as a whole. Adieu Justus Esiri

Anonymous said...

Hehehehe hmmmmm it is well may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace I pray God comforts his family n loved ones

Anonymous said...

R.I.P

Anonymous said...

And for those of you who were blabbing about suleman's prophesies you are already having them on your tables. RIP sir.

Anonymous said...

Bad news! So sad! May ur gentle soul rest in peace great actor. U're a legend.

Anonymous said...

rest in peace.justice esiri.take heart dr sid. bankky

Anonymous said...

Bad news! So sad! May ur gentle soul rest in peace great actor. U're a legend.

Anonymous said...

D Almighty God already has his plan 4 everyone of us,he knows wt will happen and will never do anything bad.He already knows abt des deaths and dy won't happen if he does not permit dem. All we have 2 do is live each day like it is our last nd pray for God's favour so dat wn we die we will b accepted by him.Ds life is vanity upon vanity.AMMY

Anonymous said...

Is ashley nwosu dead too?

Anonymous said...

I think I hate this month,I have lost two pple I luv in d same month,first my Dad thn my justice**crying**

Anonymous said...

Wat is really happening?
Wat is really brewing?
Wat is wit these incessant deaths?
Wat has gone wrong?
Who hv they offended?
Why r they just dropping like dead leaves?
Pls,i nid answ's!!
D trend is bcumin overbearing,mysterious,excruciating n culminating in2 sumtin i cn't define? Waaat is dis?
Hw many celebrities r we gonna lose within a space of 3yrs? Hw fucking many?
D oda day,it was ma darling Ashley Nwosu,gentle Pete Eneh,Elder David Ihezie,Sugar dad Enebeli Elebuwa,Grammarian Sam Loco Efe...nw Ma Ever Serious Justus Esiri is gone!!
Y r they d elders leavin us?
4 gods sake we nid them..
Whr r u all leavin us to? Whr?
Wat else can i say? But d usual RIP which am fucking tired of! Am tired of saying RIP!

MzAida jineck said...

I don't blive dat pst suleman's prophecy..As a true man of God he should knw that Jesus has the keep to life nd death,maketh rich and adds no sorrow,and his mercy is 4eva enduring. So Y will d same God I knw as all dis want to be kill pple.The prophecy of God is 4eva of joy thru christ jesus.Although Nollywood needs to stop ther evil acts nd stop trying 2 be like d white's in acting nude roles...Let us not allow evil prophecy become our testimony.R I P Justice Esiri

Lyndah Okorodudu said...

OMG!!!! He's a vry fine actor,we his fans will miss him soooo much... May his soul RIP-Amen. God knows best!

Anonymous said...

RIP dad

Anonymous said...

RIP sir

honey evarist said...

Its reaaally sad. Oh and we are all soon gonna die.

jamar said...

Hai, goose bumps have filled my body.Oh God pls grant his family comfort and peace.Amen
Dear Sir, rest in God.

Anonymous said...

Daddy we will continue to missed you RIP

Aarinola said...

Hmmmmm... Death, the inevitable end. This is really sad. God be with his family at this time and always.

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