Saint Obi

Obinna Nwafor
Born(1965-11-16)16 November 1965
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Died7 May 2023(2023-05-07) (aged 57)
Jos (undisclosed)
EducationUniversity 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
  • State of Emergency
SpouseLinda Nwafor

Obinna Nwafor (listenⓘ 16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023), better known by his stage name Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor, film producer and director.

Education

Obi was born on 16 November 1965. He earned his Bachelor of Science in theatre arts at the University of Jos.

Career

His first acting job was in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies. In 2002, Obi produced his first movie, Take Me to Maama, where he starred as Jerry, alongside Ebi Sam, Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel and Enebeli Elebuwa. He was popular for roles in Candle Light, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, and other films. He is the founder and CEO of Agwhyte International limited, a production, talent and brand management firm based in Nigeria and the United States.

Personal life

Obi was married to Lydia Saint Nwafor. She is an MTN top staff from Anambra State. They have three children together. Their marriage ended in 2021 after 15 years.

Awards

Death

Obi died on 7 May 2023 at the age of 57, in a sibling's house. He had battled a protracted illness.

Selected filmography

Obi is known for his roles in:

See also

References

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  10. ↑ gist, lovers (13 May 2023). "How did Saint Obi die". Gist Lovers.
  11. ↑ Lovers, Gist (13 May 2023). "How Did Saint Obi Died, Saint Obi biography, Wife, Divorce, Age, Children". Gistlover. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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  16. ↑ "Life and Times of Saint". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 14 May 2023.
  17. ↑ Veteran Nolywood actor, Saint Obi dies at 57
  18. ↑ "Saint Obi | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.