A popular Nigerian filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, is dead.

It was gathered that he died on Friday – Christmas Day – about 2am.

Ejiro was popular for his blockbuster movies in the 90s.

He produced movies like Silent Night, Blood Money, Deadly Affair, among several other notable movies.

In a phone conversation with The PUNCH, his colleague and close friend, Zik Zulu, said, “Yes, it is true, Chico Ejiro is dead.”

Also, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the filmmaker’s death.

He said, “I just learnt of his death. The news of his death is so devastating. I do not know the cause of his death; I am still calling around to get the proper information and I am waiting for his association ― The Association of Movie Producers ― to make a statement.”

However, a source close to the deceased revealed that Ejiro died about 2 am on Christmas Day.

“He was ill about five weeks ago and he was rushed to a hospital in Surulere where he was placed on admission. After about a week, he was discharged and he went back home to recuperate.

“From what he said, he had high blood pressure that led to some heart complications. He was recuperating and got better. He even started a production that he was shooting about four days ago but he was not fully involved.

“He was just like the supervising director. He will go to the location and supervise them, so, we all felt that he was good. Although he kept saying that he had not gotten back to his full health; he was still very weak. We were shocked about his death because he was even talking to some of his friends till late last night. I learnt he died about 2 am this morning,” the source said.

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One of the best means for arousing the wish to work on yourself is to realize that you may die at any moment. But first you must learn how to keep it in mind.

Journey well, Mr. Chico Ejiro.

RIP Chico, Nigerian movie lovers will definitely miss you.

Rip. May God give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

RIP ..

RIP Chico

R. I. P

RIP

Wow!
This is sad!

Adieu Chico Ejiro! You are a legend and will never be forgotten for your immense contributions to the Nigerian movie industry and beyond!
May God comfort his family and give them fortitude to bear the loss! Such a great man!

Let's all remember that both the great and the ordinary will die and understand that our life on earth is short. Think of eternity where there is no end and think of your state of living. Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven.

Merry Christmas folks!

May his soul rest in peace

Rest on bros

Rip

R.I.P sir

No time is right to die but today is definitely the wrong day and time.

Chai

This man chooses to RIP on christmas day?

Why na

Legend

He was a nollywood pioneer,a household name alongside Zeb ejiro his brother

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeesu I am shocked,
Rest on bro

RIP

Rip

RIP dear
You have played your part
May God grant you eternal rest

RIP Sir

My Condolences...

So sad. Rip Legend.

He is one of the people that made Nollywood thick.

2020 e never do you?

One of the finest Nigerian film maker especially when Nigerian was still at its best. RIP

RIP, man.


You tried your best.

RIP, Mr. Chico Ejiro.

This is another great loss to the Movie/ Entertainment Industry.

Indomie people will not know him RIP sir

Eternal rest grant unto him oh God and let your eternal light shine upon him. :-