Late Saint Obi
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Newsone reports that veteran Nollywood actor Obinna Nwafor, otherwise known in the movie industry as Saint Obi died at the age of fifty-seven, 57 years, after a prolonged illness.
This online news platform recalls that the late Saint Obi was popularly known for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime, and Last Party. He was also a film producer and film director.
The actor was said to have died on Sunday, last week, May 7th in the home of one of his siblings. According to reports, the disagreement between his siblings is the reason why his death took almost a week to be made official.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Saint Obi gained prominence in his role in Zeb Ejiro’s Sakobi. The late Saint Obi was featured in over 100 movies.
Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness. It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an undisclosed illness for several months with no successful treatment.
It was gathered that Saint Obi battled an undisclosed ailment for some time and was reported to have relocated to Jos, the Plateau State capital for further treatment of the ailment that had kept him in and out of the hospital for over two years.
Meanwhile, Newsone Nigeria reports that the Actors Guild of Nigeria is yet to make a statement as the family reportedly has a little disagreement hence the delay to make a formal announcement.
It could not be confirmed why some of his colleagues as well have refused to speak about Obi’s death but it was gathered that decision to keep sealed lips was informed by the family’s decision to keep his death away from the public for now.
| Full Name: | Obinna Nwafor |
| Nick Name | Saint Obi |
| Date of Birth: | November 16, 1965 |
| Place of Birth: | Jos, Plateau State |
| State of Origin: | Plateau State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor & Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | $7 million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Lydia Saint Nwafor |
Saint Obi is 57 years old.
Obi grew up in Jos, Plateau State, as the only son in a family of nine children, where he completed his primary, secondary, and tertiary education. He attended Zang Secondary Commercial School and graduated from the University of Jos in 1991 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. Obi had always wanted to be an actor since he was a child, inspired by foreign films.
Saint Obi first appeared in the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, in 1995. He rose to prominence in 1996 after appearing in the popular NTA commercial series. Since then, he has appeared in over 250 Nollywood films, including Candle Light, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Executive Crime, State of Emergency, War Front, and The President Must Not Die. In 2001, he produced his first film, “Take Me to Mama,” in which he starred as Jerry alongside Ebi Sam.
A few years ago, the actor retired from acting to focus on the production and business aspects of the entertainment industry, among other things. In an interview, he stated that he needed to move behind the scenes in order to improve things. He denied quitting acting because jobs were no longer available, but rather because he needed to do other things. “As you get older, you realize you don’t have to be in every movie.” If you’ve been following my career, you’ll know that over the years, I went from doing ten movies a year to six. “I later reduced it to one per year because I felt that what matters is how well you act, not how many times you appear in a movie,” the actor explained.
Obi is the Founder and CEO of Agwhyte International Limited, a production, talent and brand management, and public relations firm based in Nigeria and the United States of America.
The actor was said to have died on Sunday, last week, May 7th in the home of one of his siblings, in Jos, after a prolonged illness.
According to reports, the disagreement between his siblings is the reason why his death took almost a week to be made official.
Further details surrounding his death has been kept under wraps. The veteran was aged 57 years and has three kids who he shares with estranged, Linda Amobi. The estranged couple were engaged in a bitter divorce custody battle before his untimely death.
Obi is married to Lydia Saint Nwafor, and they have a large family. With an estimated net worth of $7 million, he is currently one of Nigeria’s richest and most influential actors. He is fluent in English, Igbo, Hausa, and a little Yoruba.
Obi aspires to make Nollywood a major African film genre in the global arts market. Above all, he strives to stay true to God’s parallel of Truth, Love, and Peace for all humanity. He is also a complete athlete, having competed in football and basketball tournaments for Plateau State. He also likes to work out.
Saint Obi is married to Lydia Saint-Nwafor with 3 kids. His wife name is Lynda Saint-Nwafor. She is an MTN top staff from Anambra State, Nigeria.
Saint Obi’s marriage to Lynda Saint-Nwafor crashed in 2021 after 15 years of marriage that produced 3 children.
Saint Obi has received numerous film accolades, including Best Actor in Nigeria at the African Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor in Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards, and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Nollywood Movie Awards.
Meanwhile, Newsone Nigeria reports that Saint Obi, who left the movie industry years ago to pursue a different career, is no stranger to divorce controversies, as the actor’s first marriage to the daughter of a Lagos pastor ended in divorce years ago.
Saint Obi estimated net worth is not available at the moment but several reports claim the late Nollywood actor was one of the richest and most influential actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $7 million.