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Saint Obi
Nigerian actor (1965–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Obinna Nwafor (ⓘ 16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023), better known by his stage name Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor,[1][2] film producer and director.[3][4][5]
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Education
Obi was born on 16 November 1965.[6] He earned his Bachelor of Science in theatre arts at the University of Jos.[7]
Career
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]
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Personal life
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]
Awards
Death
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
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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