Saint Obi

Obinna Nwafor listenⓘ (16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023) popularly known as Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor,[1][2] film producer and film director.[3][4][5] Obi is known for his roles in Take me to Maama, Candle Light, State of Emergency, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime and Last Party.

Obinna Nwafor
Born(1965-11-16)16 November 1965
Died7 May 2023(2023-05-07) (aged 57)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Jos
Years active1996—2023
Known for
  • Candle Light,
  • Take me to Maama
  • Sakobi,
  • Goodbye Tomorrow,
  • Heart of Gold,
  • Festival of Fire,
  • Executive Crime,
  • Last Party and
  • State of Emergency

Life and career

Obi was born on 16 November 1965.[6] He majored in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos,[7] and ventured into acting in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies.[8] In 2001, Obi produced his first movie titled Take Me to Maama, where he starred as Jerry, alongside Ebi Sam, Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel and Enebeli Elebuwa.

Obi died on 7 May 2023, at the age of 57.[9]

See also

References
  1. Adebayo, Tireni (24 February 2022). "Actor Saint Obi battles wife in court over custody of their kids". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  2. Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (25 February 2022). "Veteran Actor Saint Obi In Messy Divorce Drama With Estranged Wife". Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. "Saint Obi's night of double treats". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. "Saint Obi out with new awards". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  5. "Nollywood Actor Saint Obi Reveals why he stopped acting!". 2shymusic.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  6. NF. "Saint Obi: Biography, Career, Movies & More". Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  7. "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard News. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  8. "Over 500 million watch Nollywood, says Saint Obi". Vanguard. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  9. Veteran Nolywood actor, Saint Obi dies at 57


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