The late Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro who died on December 25, will be buried on February 20 in his home town, Ozoro, Isoko North LGA in Delta State.
Veteran filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro, who is the elder brother of the deceased; disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday.
He stated that Chico died of complications from High Blood Pressure.
”His demise followed complications arising from high blood pressure for which he had been treated. He had returned delightfully to the only business he was so passionate about; and had concluded his movie shoot barely two days before Christmas. His painful death was a tragic drama that took less than 10 minutes and there was silence.” the statement read.
“Chico in the last six years had devoted his entire life and resources to assure the health; and survival of his youngest child who was diagnosed with cancer related ailments while still a toddler. His devoted wife, Joy Ejiro, has since been in the US to attend to their son and had returned with him temporarily for the yuletide holiday after being away for two years.”
Nicknamed “Mr. Prolific”, Chico Ejiro is renowned for some Nollywood blockbuster movies in the 90s, including Silent Night, Blood Money and Deadly Affair.
