Chief Victor Nnamdi Okafor, notoriously known as “Ezego,” lived a life of opulence, controversy, and tragedy. Born on December 25, 1964, in Uzoakwa, Ihiala, Anambra State, Ezego’s life was marked by crime, wealth accumulation, and untimely death.
Ezego’s Early Life, Education, and Growing Up
Ezego was born into a humble family and had his primary school education at Uzoakwa Primary School. However, his education was cut short when he dropped out of Abbot Boys’ Secondary School, Ihiala. His childhood was traumatic, and at one point, his father disowned him due to his involvement in armed robbery.
He fled to Umumeni Village and later to Umuduru, his mother’s village, after his father disowned him. In 1989, he moved to Lagos, where he joined a mentor and began building his business empire. Years later, he emerged as a multimillionaire, controlling one of the biggest electronics stores in Nigeria.
Ezego’s Business Empire and Wealth
Ezego’s business empire included Ezego Shopping Complex, Ezego Plaza, Vic-Winners International Limited, Ezego Nigeria Limited, and Ezego Holdings Limited. His wealth was estimated to be over N10 billion, with 70 houses and a vast collection of luxury cars
Love, Family, Romance, and Marriage
Ezego married Princess Laurita Nkechi from Imo State, and they had eight children. He also had children with other women, including a Japanese woman.
Tragic Death
On December 25, 1999, Ezego died in a car accident on the Onitsha/Owerri Road while driving to Ihiala for his birthday celebration. He was 35 years old.
Aftermath
Following Ezego’s death, his business empire collapsed, and his properties fell into disrepair. His wife, Princess Nkechi, remarried, and controversies surrounded his will and estate.
Legacy
Despite the controversies surrounding his life and death, Ezego’s story remains a fascinating tale of rags-to-riches and the tragic consequences of seeking wealth and power at any cost.
King of Money
Yes oo 🥲
Man was a baller. A Japanese woman? Damn!
A big baller 😫
Money na water
Exactly 🤭