Esiri was popular for his role in unforgetable movies and series like "Wasted Years," " Forever," "Keep my Will," " Sitanda" "The Price," "Things Fall Apart," "The Village Headmaster," among others.

Considered one of the pillars of Nollywood, the filmmaker's death was/is a big loss to the Nigerian film industry.

Check out 6 things we bet you don't remember about the actor, who entertained us for years with his skills.

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1. He became a household name after his character as The Headmaster in the NTA TV series "The Village Headmaster."

2. He won the "Best Actor" award at the 9th Africa Magic Movie Academy Awards for his role in "Assassins Practise."

3.  He received the Officer of the Order of the Niger National honours for his contribution to the development of Film-Making in Nigeria.

4. He was the father of popular Mavin Records musician, Dr Sid.

5. Justus was born on November 20, 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Delta State. He passed away at the age of 70.

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6.  He acquired his higher education training in Germany at the Maximillan University, Munich, German(1964), Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin (1967) and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts (1968).

May his soul continue to rest in peace.