Tragedy As Widow of Nollywood’s Chico Ejiro Loses Their 7-Year-Old Son 11 Months After Burying Hubby

Tragedy As Widow of Nollywood’s Chico Ejiro Loses Their 7-Year-Old Son 11 Months After Burying Hubby

  • Joy Chico Ejiro has been thrown into a state of mourning again just months after burying her husband, late Chico Ejiro
  • According to reports, Joy lost her seven-year-old son with the late filmmaker, Eloviano, in the US where they reside
  • Condolence messages have poured in for their family from concerned members of the online community

It is indeed a sad and trying period for Joy Chico Ejiro, widow of late Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, who left the world in December 2020.

Stella Dimoko Korkus reports that the woman has been thrown into a state of mourning again after losing her 7-year-old son with the late filmmaker.

Chico Ejiro widow loses their 7-year-old son.
Tragedy as widow of Nollywood’s Chico Ejiro mourns again. Photo: @joychicoejiro
Source: Instagram

According to the blogger, the young man passed away 24 hours ago in the US and preparations are already underway to have him buried.

The blogger wrote in a post shared on Instagram:

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"Please family pray for my sister @joychicoejiro to be strong as she makes preparations to bury her 7-year-old son who rested in the Lord 24 hours ago in the US. My heart is completely broken".

See below:

Condolence messages pour in

monicafriday1 said:

"Ah Jesus strengthen your daughter. Back her up in Jesus name."

tickycurve said:

"This pain is too much for one person in a year, God please comfort her and give her strength."

mizgabbie said:

"Omg so sad , may God give her the strength to carry on."

carolline_pati said:

"Dis woman has gone tru a lot lord strengthen and comfort her almost a year she lost her husband Baba u remain faithful always comfort n lift d burden on her n let d soul Rest In Peace wit d lord."

realbass.og said:

"Barely a year after she lost her husband? Oh lord please lighten this burden."

Battle with Cancer

Months ago, Chico's brother, Zeb, in a statement issued after his death praised the deceased and mentioned his efforts in seeing to the welfare of his last child who was diagnosed with cancer as a toddler.

"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," the statement read in part.

Joy mourns late Chico Ejiro

Months ago after losing her husband, a heartbroken Joy penned an emotional tribute to him on social media.

Joy described her late hubby as a selfless man while thanking God for the opportunity to share 26 years of her life with him.

"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."

Source: Legit.ng

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Adeyinka Odutuyo Adeyinka Odutuyo is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over four years of working experience at Legit.ng. He is currently the deputy HOD of the Gossip and Entertainment Desk. Adeyinka holds a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from Osun State University, Osogbo. He graduated in 2016. He emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2020 and 2021. Contact: adeyinka.odutuyo@corp.legit.ng