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What Killed Saint Obi? Nigerians Pay Last Respect To Actor As RIP Legend Trends
What Killed Saint Obi? Nigerians pay last respect to the veteran Nollywood actor as RIP Legend trends on Twitter.
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.
Cause of Saint Obi death: What killed Saint Obi?
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.
What Killed Saint Obi? Nigerians pay last respect to the veteran Nollywood actor
Nigerians have taken to the micro-blogging site, Twitter to pay last respect to the late veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi after his death was announced earlier today, Saturday, May 13, 2023, a week after a died.
Newsone Nigeria captured some of the reactions to Saint Obi’s death below…
RIP Saint Obi, So sad 💔 pic.twitter.com/BUYlzH2zgR
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) May 13, 2023
Saint Obi rest in peace 🕊️ may God comfort those you left behind. pic.twitter.com/oHd1udFG9q
— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) May 13, 2023
RIP to Nollywood Legend, Saint Obi🕊️
Do you remember this movie he acted ? pic.twitter.com/4PtVJvresg
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) May 13, 2023
Nollywood actor Saint Obi has passed on.
The renown veteran was 57 years old.
May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏽
Details to follow… pic.twitter.com/2DHycsgtOI— Moji Sensei Delano (@MojiDelanoBlog) May 13, 2023
Rip saint obi 🕊️
This song/movie made my childhood ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xbJZbo8Bpc— Baby Moneke (@Blac_Eve1) May 13, 2023
Signing a copy of my book, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts To God, for Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi, in my office at Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The gentlest and most noble Nollywood actor I ever met. No airs about him. Very down to earth.… pic.twitter.com/5PDRUFsxQq
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 13, 2023
RIP Saint Obi 🕊️
The childhood memories were great, never forgetting or letting go of State of emergency 🙏 pic.twitter.com/21R4CaHaGl— Weirdo (@heis_weird) May 13, 2023
You will forever be remembered, RIP Saint Obi pic.twitter.com/IwF8scCfxw
— MUNACHIMSO (@meandGod_19) May 13, 2023
Breaking :
Agent Smith ( Saint Obi) is dead .
May his soul rest in peace .This his movies remind me the mentality of Nigeria soldiers. Rest on bro. pic.twitter.com/d53yMrWQTs
— Emeka Gift Official (@EmekaGift100) May 13, 2023
The cassette rope go cut, we go loose am, join am together, keep watching ..State of Emergency
RIP legend, Saint Obi pic.twitter.com/eDFNEwa1JJ
— UncleBode🕊️ (@unclebode1) May 13, 2023
Saint Obi blessed our childhood with his acting skills. We will never forget his biggest movie
Take me to mama
RIP KING 👑 pic.twitter.com/mjOeg4fPSQ
— Hacked Nigerian 🇳🇬 (@smartser_1) May 13, 2023
RIP to Nollywood Legend, Saint Obi, the childhood memories will never be forgotten 🙏🏼🕊️ pic.twitter.com/ZbhEldcudy
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) May 13, 2023
Every movie he acted, was a hit, back to back
RIP SAINT OBI 🕊️ 💔 pic.twitter.com/6WyjHkM2Yb
— Talk2vee (@talk2veee) May 13, 2023
RIP Saint Obi. You filled our screens with your talent for decades. We will miss you.
May God rest your soul in peace. pic.twitter.com/iPRXLL9kd7
— Adamu Garba II (@adamugarba) May 13, 2023
Each day it dawns on me that death is inevitable 😫😫😭😭😭😰
Rip legend Saint Obi pic.twitter.com/I4wrNJIO0G
— Mrs. Cristiano Ronaldo💓 (@jennyjust1) May 13, 2023
Point Of No Return, one movie that showcased military intelligence.
Likes of JT Tom West, Ashley Nwosu, Saint Obi that starred in the movie are dead.
Gone, but not forgotten. pic.twitter.com/aq95UtxppL
— 𝓝𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓴𝔂 💫🌻 (@nonskylazz) May 13, 2023
RIP Saint Obi.💔
Your child is supposed to be in SS3 by now if you watched the “state of emergency”.😁 pic.twitter.com/8r5gqXKBi1
— Céle⚡💫 (@celestine_JB) May 13, 2023
Children of God, Saint Obi is dead.
Saint Obi is reportedly dead. OH MY GOD
— Ndi Kato – Mama Lawyer (@YarKafanchan) May 13, 2023
Bruhh!!! Saint Obi? Damn🤦♂️🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/fWAj6o4OhL
— BENUEGIANT 👑🐐 (@doshdmw) May 13, 2023
RIP 🕊️ Saint Obi pic.twitter.com/ViTZGf0oUJ
— NEFERTITI LITE (@FirstObidient) May 13, 2023
The DON of Nollywood Gangster movies back then… This man make almost all the childhood memories fun for all of us then.
RIP Legend
RIP Saint Obi pic.twitter.com/KFfuCbz7lZ— Oluwaseun Introvert🇲🇫 🥰💓💪🏼 (@Joseekhay) May 13, 2023
If those PR guys can be this passionate about their job, I think Nigeria will be a safe place for us.
Rest in peace, Saint Obi 🕊️ 💐 pic.twitter.com/pP8iQAc1Q6
— 𝓝𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓴𝔂 💫🌻 (@nonskylazz) May 13, 2023
