Saint Obi

Obinna Nwafor
Born(1965-11-16)16 November 1965
Port Harcourt
Died7 May 2023(2023-05-07) (aged 57)
Jos(undisclosed)
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
SpouseLinda Nwafor

Obinna Nwafor listenⓘ (16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023) popularly known as Saint Obi, was a veteran Nigerian actor,[1][2] film producer and film director.[3][4][5] He has always wanted to be an actor and was inspired by foreign movies.

Education

Obi was born on 16 November 1965.[6] He Bagged his Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos,[7]

Career

He ventured into acting in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies.[8] In 2002, 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. He was popular for roles in Candle light, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold etc.[9] He is the Founder and CEO of Agwhyte International limited a production, talent and brand management firm based in Nigeria and the United State of America.[10]

Personal Life

Obi was Married to Lydia Saint Nwafor. She is an MTN Top Staff from Anambra State. They have 3 children together. Their marriage crashed in 2021 after 15years of marriage.[11][12]

Awards

Best Actor in Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[13]

Most prominent Actor in Nigeria at the City people entertainment Awards.[14]

Best Actor in a leading role at the Nollywood movie awards.[15]

Death

Obi died on 7 May 2023 in one of his sibling's house, at the age of 57. After battling a protracted illness.[16][17]

Selected filmography

Obi is known for his roles in:

  • Domitilla (1996)[18] as Harrison
  • Candle Light (1998)
  • Dirty Game (1998)
  • Heartless (1998) as Marshal
  • Sakobi: The snake girl (1998) as Frank Davies
  • Narrow Escape (1999) as Emmanuel 3
  • State of Emergency (2000) as Smith
  • Executive Crime (2000) as Christopher
  • Final Whistle (2000) as Richard
  • Jungle Justice (2000) as Alfred
  • Festival of Fire (2002)
  • Take me to Maama (2002)
  • More Than a Woman (2004) as Daniel
  • Sensational Spy (2004) as Craig
  • Golden Moon (2005) as Amadi
  • Royal Palace (2005)
  • Breath Again (2006) as Joe
  • Crime Planner (2006) as Onuwa
  • Greatest Weapon (2006) as Ejike
  • Crying Angel

See also

● List of Nigerian film producers

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. ^ "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard. 14 May 2023.
  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.
  12. ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Life and Times of Saint". Vanguard. 14 May 2023.
  17. ^ Veteran Nolywood actor, Saint Obi dies at 57
  18. ^ "Saint Obi | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.


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