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Victor Nnamdi Okafor "Ezego" (25 December 1964 – 25 December 1999) predominantly known by his ruler title Ezego (which means "King Of Money" in English), was an opulent Nigerian businessman who reportedly engaged in diabolical means in order to amass wealth. He died on 25 December 1999 at the age of 35 under bizarre circumstances.
Early life and education
Ezego was born on 25 December 1964. He was a native of Uzoakwa of Ihiala in Anambra state. Ezego attended only grade school and would abandon education entirely. He joined an armed robbery syndicate that terrorized the people of Anambra state for years. In 1988, every member of the armed robbery squad was apprehended except Ezego. He evaded arrest several times. In 1989 he relocated to Lagos state to pursue business opportunities.
Source of wealth
Ezego's source of income was questionable. He amassed enormous wealth after a very brief stay in Lagos state.
Lifestyle
Ezego led a flamboyant lifestyle whilst alive. He had chains of businesses, mansions, a vast collection of expensive automobiles and always travelled with a convoy. After his death, all his cars rusted and became useless and all his houses were abandoned because no one in the community wanted the products of Ezego's diabolical activities. Furthermore, all his businesses collapsed under strange circumstances.
Death
On 25 December 1999, on his birthday, he was involved in a fatal automobile crash under bizarre circumstances. Ezego hardly ever drove, rather he had a personal chauffeur whom he travelled with but on the day Ezego died in the crash, it was reported that he instructed the chauffeur not to drive and that he intended to drive himself.