Obinna Nwafor Professionally known as Saint Obi, is a Nigerian born actor, a producer, humanitarian and as well a director. Saint Obi is perfectly known for his roles in “Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime and Last Party”. At the University of Jos, he studied Theatre Arts. Saint Obi;s career took a big hit in the year 1996, after doing an advertisement for Peugeot on NTA. He has starred in over 70 movies. His first movie titled Take Me to Maama was produced in the year 2001, in which he starred as Jerry, together with Ebi Sam, Rachel Oniga, Nse Abel and Enebeli Elebuwa.
Here are some of the movies Obinna Okafor has featured in: Sakobi, Narrow Escape, Festival of Fire, State of Emergency, Take me to Maama, Royal Battle, Wedding Fever, Unbroken Promise, Candle Light, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Executive Crime, Last Party, Narrow Escape, costly mistake, strange love, Daring Hearts, Greatest Weapon, Deadly Proposal, Final Whistle, Crime Planner, Sleeping with the enemy, Excecutive Crime, Golden Moon, wedding fever and so many more.
Saint Obi’s Biography
on the 16th of November, 1965, Obinna Nwafor was Born. Has stated earlier, Obinna Nwafor is a Nigerian actor, producer and also movie director. He is a origin of Okpa, Mbaitolu Local Government Area and is the only male child amongst his siblings in a family of 9 children. Obinna spent most of his early life and education in Jos, Plateau State and then got admitted to the University of Jos from where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts in the year 1991 precisely .
As a person who organizes and operates much of the business ventures, he is the Founder and CEO of AGWHYTE international limited – a Production, Talent / Brand Management and Public Relations Firm situated both in Nigeria and U.S.A.
He is also a accoplished athlete who initially stood on behalf of Plateau State in both Football and Basketball tournaments. He also enjoys body building as one of his penchants.
Saint Obi joined the Nigerian Film Industry in the year 1996 and immediately rose to fame – a feat yet to be matched by any in the industry. He speaks English, Igbo, Hausa fluently and not much of the Yoruba Language. He has featured in over 90 films as star-turn. Saint Obi has the motivation of energizing Nollywood into an essential African film genre in the International Arts market. Above all, he strives to remain steadfast in God’s parallel of Truth, Love and Peace for all mankind.
He has since then starred in over 100 other movies and is mostly known for his action roles. Saint Obi is happily wedded to Mrs. Lydia Saint-Nwafor and they are have been richly blessed with gorgeous kids two boys and a girl precisely.
Saint Obi’s Age (2024)
Saint Obi was born on November 16, 1965 and died on the 7th of May, 2023 at the age of 57. He will be always celebrated posthumously by friends, family, friends, his younger colleagues and also his beloved fans in various ways. Though obinna has been rarely seen in recent Nollywood movies but he has left an indelible mark as one of the most influential actors of his time.
Saint Obi’s Net Worth (2024) – $ 3Million
The Popular actor, Saint Obi before his death had an estimated net worth of $3 million, the drop was as a result of treatments and not being actively involved in his usual daily business activities Sometimes many, most especially his fans aren’t sure of what his net worth was, but based on the information gotten from credible source. This figures as seen above is the exact estimated amount of Saint Obi’s net-worth.
Saint Obi’s Death
The late handsome nollywood prolific star died at the age of 57years at his sister’s home in Jos, Plateau state after long battle of an undisclosed ailment as disclosed by the family. Indeed Nollywood has lost a gem.
May his soul rest in peace.
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