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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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  1. Awww... May his soul rest in peace

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

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    2. RIP Esiri...God knows bst

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  2. 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

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

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

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    1. U̶̲̥̅̊ well @ all

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    2. U r first to look stupid shaa

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    3. 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.....
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  5. Ohhhhh....may his soul rest in peace.He was a legend.

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

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

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

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  9. Prayers prayers prayers that's all.

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

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

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

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  13. 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.

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

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

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

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  17. Whaaaattttt!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO...RIP

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

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  19. 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.

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    1. And let his Perpetual light shine us keep resting in peace

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  20. 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.

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

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    2. My dear you just spoke my mind.

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  21. Chimooooooooo!!!!

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  22. So sad. He will be missed greatly.

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

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

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  25. 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

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  26. 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.

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

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  28. 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?)

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    1. 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

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

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  30. 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!!!

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  31. So so sad Rip sir

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  32. 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.

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  33. Omg.. This is sad, :( RIP

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  34. May his gentle soul rest in peace Amen

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  35. 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.

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

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

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  38. 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.

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

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

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

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  41. I loved this man and his uniqueness. RIP Justus

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  42. RIP The Village Headmaster

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  43. May his soul rest well in God's bossom

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

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  45. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  51. 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

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

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

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  54. 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

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  55. May his soul rest in peace

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

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

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  58. 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.
    www.naijaredcarpet.net

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

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

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  61. 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!

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

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

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

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  65. 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.

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

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  67. Omg this can not happen na?

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

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

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  70. He will be greatly missed may his soul rest in peace

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  71. 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..

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

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

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  74. so so sad, may his soul rest in peace, he was one of the good ones too.
    wasaafrica.blogspot.com

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  75. RIP Sir
    God be with Dr Sid and family

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

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  77. Rip justus esiri! God na ur hand we dey oo

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

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  79. May his soul rest in peace....

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  80. Rip.......olamummy say so

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

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

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  83. so painful, RIP sir, u will be remembered fondly

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  84. I really like the way he interprets his roles. May his soul RIP.
    Dealing With A Difficult Mother-in-Law

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

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

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  87. REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.



    HONEY

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  88. REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.



    HONEY

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  89. REST IN PEACE SIR, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

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  90. 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

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  91. He looks so healthy and ok. RIP

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  92. 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

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

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  94. 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.

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  95. Sad news, may his soul rest in peace

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

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

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

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  99. So sad... Jahbless your soul Sir.

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  100. 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.

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

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  102. 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

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

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

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

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  106. RIP Sir...great actor...

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

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

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  109. 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..

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  110. 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

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  111. R.I.P JUSTUS ESIRI (MON)

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  112. Ah God pls hv mercy on us all..dis ℓ̊ƨ̣̣̣̇̇̇̇ so sad RIP sir Ʊ will βε̲̣ greatly MISSED..

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

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  114. My his soul RIP

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

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

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  117. 'Gbamest' Gbam! Well said. RIP sir

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

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  119. *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!

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

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

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  122. May his Soul Rest Peace.

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  123. 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.

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

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

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  126. Rip...ilove this man...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  134. He will be greatly missed...may his soul RIP.
    Ping 277DDBCD for a variety of chiffon tops, male tees nd polos.....

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  135. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

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

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  137. 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.

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

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  139. 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!!!!

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

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  141. 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

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

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

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

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  145. 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.

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

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  147. Sad..... Rest in peace

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

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

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  150. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  156. 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

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

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  158. 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!

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  159. 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

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

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

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

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  163. Daddy we will continue to missed you RIP

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

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