Nollywood legend, Chico Ejiro, sails with the wind

It is often said that the measure of a man’s life is not in his length of days, but in the impact he makes. Prolific movie producer, director, and screenwriter, Chico Ejiro, went to the great beyond on Christmas day, 2020. It is sad news that shook many persons.

According to sources, the Delta state born movie maestro died after suffering a seizure. Year 2020 saw the end of this brilliant, hardworking, and unrelenting movie maker. Ejiro produced about 85 movies in his life time. He was working on his latest project when death visited him.

At a time Nollywood was still brewing great stars, Ejiro – the boss at Grand Touch Pictures – was at the forefront. He made it a point of duty to churn out many movies to the delight of his fans.

I mourn the death of Nollywood legend and filmmaker, Chico Ejiro. My condolences to his family, the Nollywood family and all the love ones he left behind. May his soul rest in peace.

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) December 25, 2020

Although a graduate of Agriculture, Mr. Prolific – as Ejiro is fondly called – saw movie production as an art he could succeed in. His three decades on the scene prove that his decision was totally worth it.

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Undoubtedly, he has left his foot prints on the sands of time. Even in death, Chico Ejiro will take his rightful place when the names of great movie makers in Nigeria are mentioned. His death is a sad loss to the Nigerian film industry.

Tributes to the late movie icon

Chico’s older brother Zeb, who is also very proficient in the film industry, stated that “it is a rude shock” to him that his brother is gone.

Upon hearing the sad news, Chico’s colleague – Felix Duker – expressed his pain. Other notable personalities have paid tributes to the fallen hero who has raised many stars over the years.

We celebrate your life and all you achieved Chico Ejiro. Working with you in the early 90s was magical . With great movies such as Day Break, Slaves, Scores to settle etc … Mr Prolific! Your legacy outlives you. Adieu pic.twitter.com/nYbE11Kmna

— Dr Omotola .j. Ekeinde , MFR (@Realomosexy) December 25, 2020

In acknowledging Ejiro’s efforts at grooming people, Imoh Umoren, fellow Nollywood filmmaker tweeted, ‘’RIP Chico Ejiro. This is the guy who inspired me the most as a film maker. His work ethic is unmatched and he is one of the pioneers of the industry we have now. Thanks and Goodbye.’’

Rest in Peace Chico Ejiro, a pioneer and a true Nollywood legend. Prayers and love to the ones he left behind

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 25, 2020

Ejiro will be greatly missed. Until his death, he was married to Joy Ejiro with four children.

Rest on, Mr. Prolific.