Saint Obi - Wikipedia
- ️Tue Nov 16 1965
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Obinna Nwafor | |
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| Born | 16 November 1965 Port Harcourt |
| Died | 7 May 2023 (aged 57) Jos (undisclosed) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Years active | 1996—2023 |
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| Spouse | Linda 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 director.[3][4][5] He always wanted to be an actor and was inspired by foreign movies.
Obi was born on 16 November 1965.[6] He earned his Bachelor of Science in theatre arts at the University of Jos.[7]
His first acting job was in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies.[8] 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.[9] He is the founder and CEO of Agwhyte International limited, a production, talent and brand management firm based in Nigeria and the United States.[10]
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.[11][12]
- 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]
Obi died on 7 May 2023 at the age of 57, in a sibling's house. He had battled a protracted illness.[16][17]
Selected filmography
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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
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- ^ "Saint Obi's night of double treats". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Saint Obi out with new awards". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Nollywood Actor Saint Obi Reveals why he stopped acting!". 2shymusic.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ NF. "Saint Obi: Biography, Career, Movies & More". Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard News. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Over 500 million watch Nollywood, says Saint Obi". Vanguard. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Life and Times of Saint Obi". Vanguard. 14 May 2023.
- ^ gist, lovers (13 May 2023). "How did Saint Obi die". Gist Lovers.
- ^ Lovers, Gist (13 May 2023). "How Did Saint Obi Died, Saint Obi biography, Wife, Divorce, Age, Children". Gistlover. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Saint Obi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Life and Times of Saint". Vanguard. 14 May 2023.
- ^ Veteran Nolywood actor, Saint Obi dies at 57
- ^ "Saint Obi | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.