Who was Saint Obi? – Saint Obi, 57, an Imo State-born veteran Nollywood actor, film producer, film director, and businessman, died on May 7, 2023, in Jos, Plateau State. According to multiple sources, Obi died after several months of hospitalization for an unexplained ailment.
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Several internet sites claim that his death was delayed for about a week owing to conflicts among his siblings.
His ashes have been interred at Jos University Teaching Hospital’s mortuary.
Saint Obi, who was born on November 16, 1965, studied Theatre Arts at the University of Jos and made his television debut in 1996 in a Peugeot commercial.
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Saint Obi appeared in over 60 films and produced his first, Take Me to Maama, in 2001, in which he played Jerry opposite Ebi Sam, Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel, and Enebeli Elebuwa.
Born Obinna Nwafor, to parents Millicent Nwafor and Mazi Melford Nwafor, Saint Obi studied Theatre Arts at the University of Jos and began acting in 1996 in a Peugeot television commercial.
He will be best remembered for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime, and Last Party.
He retired from acting years ago in order to concentrate on other business ventures. He was the Founder and CEO of Agwhyte International Limited, a production, talent, brand management, and public relations firm based in Nigeria and the United States of America.
He is survived by his wife Lydia Saint-Nwafor and three children.
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