The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into a state of mourning following the death of popular actor Obinna Nwafor aka Saint Obi.
Reports say the 57-year-old actor who rose to prominence following his role in Zeb EJiro’s movie ‘Sakobi’ passed on last Sunday, May 7th, after a protracted illness.
The death of the actor who kicked the bucket in the home of one of his siblings has not been officially confirmed by his family or the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
According to reports, the family of the late actor have a little disagreement hence the delay to make a formal announcement about his sudden demise.
As a parting shot for the actor who has featured on well over 100 Nollywood movies, we highlight nine things you may not know about him.
1. He majored in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos.
2. Saint Obi came into the acting scene in 1996, after doing a commercial for Peugeot on NTA.
3. In 2001, Saint 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.
4. He is also well known for his roles in ‘Candle Light’, ‘Goodbye Tomorrow’, ‘Heart of Gold’ and many more movies.
5. Saint Obi rose to prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s, captivating audiences with his powerful performances in over 200 films.
6. Some of his most memorable roles include appearances in “Candle Light,” “Goodbye Tomorrow,” “Heart of Gold,” “Executive Crime,” and “State of Emergency.”
7. His charisma, acting prowess, and dedication to his craft solidified his status as one of Nollywood’s leading actors during that era.
8. Beyond his acting career, Saint Obi made significant contributions to the industry as a film producer and director, helping shape the Nollywood landscape.
9. Though he had stepped back from acting in recent years, his impact on the Nigerian film industry remains undeniable.
