Veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi 57, reportedly passed away on Monday, May 7, following months of visiting the hospital for treatment of an undisclosed ailment.
According to Tru News Report, he was said to be staying in his sister’s home in Jos when he died.
Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor, film producer, and film director.
Saint Obi is known for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime, and Last Party.
He majored in theatre arts at the University of Jos. Saint Obi came into the acting scene in 1996, after doing a commercial for Peugeot on NTA. He has starred in over 60 movies.
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.
May his soul rest in Peace.