‘You Left Me Confused and Devastated,’ Chico Ejiro’s Wife Mourns
Joy Efetobore, wife of the late Chico Ejiro, has penned a heartfelt tribute to the ace movie producer and screenwriter better known as Mr. Prolific.
The filmmaker died on Christmas day after suffering a seizure.
His grieving better-half has spoken for the first time since losing him. Joy described the sudden demise of her husband as a rude shock that has left her confused and devastated.
Joy who runs Grandtorch Pictures with her husband went on to extoll the virtues of the deceased while saying she is consoled by the impact he made in the movie industry.
“This is a rude shock!!!!!!!! we had a lot of plans for Christmas. We spoke a lot about how the day will go, we were recounting how GOD has been good to us this year and how grateful we are to be alive. I never knew it was going to be my last midnight gist with you. You died in my hands Chico, you left me so confused and devastated,” Chico Ejiro‘s wife wrote.
“In all, I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to spend the last 26yrs with you. You were a selfless man who was a wonderful husband and a great father.
“I’m consoled by the beautiful life you lived and the impact you made in the movie industry and all that crossed your path. You will forever be in our hearts. Till we meet again my Baby Boy, I will have plenty gist for you my best friend.”
Chico Ejiro is renowned for some Nollywood blockbuster movies in the 90s, including Silent Night, Blood Money and Deadly Affair.
He has been credited for discovering actors like Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke and Victoria Inyama.
