Nollywood actor, Saint Obi is dead.
Real name Obinna Nwafor, Saint Obi died after a battle with an unspecified illness.
The movie star is said to have died almost a week ago at his sister’s home in Jos, the Plateau state capital.
However, his demise was only made public by colleagues on Saturday.
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Saint Obi is said to have died on Sunday May 7, 2023 following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed ailment.
The body of the 57-year-old was subsequently deposited in a morgue at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).
The late star was known for his role in blockbuster movies including ‘Candle Light’, ‘Goodbye Tomorrow’ and ‘State of Emergency’.
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Saint Obi gained prominence in 1996 after doing a commercial for Peugeot on NTA and went on to feature in more than 100 movies including ‘Sakobi’, ‘Festival of Fire’, other popular films.
