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Nollywood was thrown into grief when popular director and producer, Chico Ejiro, passed away on Christmas Day. He was said to have suddenly died at about 2am.His elder brother , Zeb Ejiro described his death as a rude shock.
“That’s how I see it. Chico is no more. He died this morning and his remains have been deposited at the morgue”.
Some of his colleagues and friends have continued to pay him glowing tributes .
Actress, Uche Jombo wrote: “I am saddened by the death of a senior colleague. A big brother, friend and of course, one of the pioneers of the home video industry, that has now come to be known as Nollywood. Rest in peace Chico Ejiro. Such a devastating news this Christmas”.
Filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, also wrote, “Rest in peace, Chico Ejiro. This is the guy who inspired me the most as a filmmaker. His work ethic was unmatched and he was one of the pioneers of the industry we have now. Thanks and goodbye.”
Kanayo O Kanayo in a chat with Punch said:“He was an asset to the community of filmmakers and remained relevant to the industry until his last moment. In fact, I saw the picture he was said to have posted (on social media) two days before his death. That means he was still active.
“We have lost a colleague and team player. The industry will, no doubt, miss him monumentally.”
Calista Okoronkwo , an actress wrote: “May your soul rest in peace sir”.
In the same vein, screenwriter and filmmaker, Chris Ihidero, took to his Twitter handle to pay tributes to Ejiro. He wrote, “One of Africa’s greatest filmmakers has died. I saw him just three weeks ago at a showcase at Genesis Cinemas in Lekki (Lagos). Travel safe, oga Chico Ejiro. You played a very important (role) in what has become the most phenomenal filmmaking tradition worldwide. May the heavens welcome you.”