Lari Williams: All you need to know about the late Nigerian actor and poet
The Nigerian entertainment sector was struck by sorrowful news in the early hours of Monday when reports emerged in the media that Lari Williams had passed away.
For those unfamiliar with Lari Williams, he was both an actor and a poet. He gained fame through his performances in well-known soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun, among others.
Lari Williams had a career that spanned over five decades and was regarded as a veteran in the Nigerian film industry until his passing; his acting skills were so remarkable that he was honored as a member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
The most recent information indicates that Lari Williams departed this world at the age of 81, and Nigerians, along with fans of Nigerian entertainment, have taken to various platforms to pay their final respects to the late actor and poet.
To learn more about Lari Williams, keep reading this article.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Chief Lari Williams |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth: | 1940 |
| Age: | 81 years old |
| State of Origin: | Cross River State |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Religion: | Christian |
Lari Williams’ biography
Lari Williams was born in 1940, yet there are no specifics about his birthplace or information regarding his parents and their occupations.
No information is available regarding whether Lari Williams had any siblings; however, he was undoubtedly Nigerian by birth and was 81 years old at the time of his passing.
Lari Williams education
Lari Williams attended CMS Grammar School in Lagos State, after which he moved on to the London School of Journalism where he earned a degree in Journalism.
Lari Williams’s career
Records show that Lari Williams developed an interest in drama at Morley College, Mountview Theatre School, and subsequently at the University of Iowa in the United States.
While in England, Lari Williams established a group called Calabash Artists.
Upon his return to Nigeria in 1977, Lari Williams became the first actor to perform atop Zuma Rock in Abuja FCT, 1,200 feet high, where he recited a poem by his late friend, Maman Vatsa, titled ‘The bird that sings in the rain.’
Lari Williams was exceptionally gifted as he was both a poet and a playwright, performing in live theatre and on screen, which earned him numerous accolades.
Records indicate that Lari Williams was the inaugural president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and was active in the entertainment sector for over five decades.
Lari Williams’ personal life
Lari Williams kept many aspects of his personal life private, and there is no information available about his wife or children.
Lari William’s death
Reports indicate that Lari Williams passed away on Sunday, though news of his death became public on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Lari William’s net worth
There are no details regarding Lari Williams’ net worth, and he was living in Ikom, Cross-River, until his passing.
