Obinna Nwafor (16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023) popularly known as Saint Obi, was a veteran Nigerian actor,[1][2] film producer and film director.[3][4][5]
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 |
Life and career
editObi was born on 16 November 1965.[6] He majored in Theatre Arts at the University of Jos,[7] and ventured into acting in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies.[8] In 2002, 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.
Obi died on 7 May 2023, at the age of 57.[9]
Selected filmography
editObi is known for his roles in:
- Domitilla (1996)[10] 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
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Adebayo, Tireni (24 February 2022). "Actor Saint Obi battles wife in court over custody of their kids". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (25 February 2022). "Veteran Actor Saint Obi In Messy Divorce Drama With Estranged Wife". Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Veteran Nolywood actor, Saint Obi dies at 57
- ^ "Saint Obi | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
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