Obinna Nwafor ( 16 November 1965 – 7 May 2023), better known by his

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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

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at the

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Career

His first acting job was in 1996 via a

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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,

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, Nse Abel and

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. 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

*Best Actor in Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. *Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards. *Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Nollywood movie 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'' (1996) 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''

References

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* 1965 births 2023 deaths Nigerian male film actors Nigerian film directors Nigerian film producers Male actors from Port Harcourt 21st-century Nigerian male actors University of Jos alumni 20th-century Nigerian male actors Igbo actors {{Nigeria-actor-stub