Saint Obi


Obinna Nwafor, better known by his stage name Saint Obi, was a Nigerian actor, film producer and director.

Education

Obi was born on 16 November 1965. He earned his Bachelor of Science in theatre arts at the University of Jos.

Career

His first acting job was in 1996 via a Peugeot television commercial. He would later star in over 60 movies. 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. He is the founder and CEO of Agwhyte International limited, a production, talent and brand management firm based in Nigeria and the United States.

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.

Awards

Death

Obi died on 7 May 2023 at the age of 57, in a sibling's house. He had battled a protracted illness.

Selected filmography

Obi is known for his roles in:Domitilla as HarrisonCandle Light Dirty Game Heartless as MarshalSakobi: The Snake Girl as Frank DaviesNarrow Escape as Emmanuel 3State of Emergency as SmithExecutive Crime as ChristopherFinal Whistle as RichardJungle Justice as AlfredFestival of Fire Take me to Maama More Than a Woman as DanielSensational Spy as CraigGolden Moon as AmadiRoyal Palace Breath Again as JoeCrime Planner as OnuwaGreatest Weapon as Ejike
  • ''Crying Angel''