JUST IN: Nollywood Actor, Saint Obi is Dead

Popular Nigerian actor, Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi, has reportedly passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness.

It was reported that he died early in the week after battling an undisclosed illness for several with no successful treatment.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, is yet to make a statement as the family reportedly have a little disagreement hence the delay to make a formal announcement.

Born on November 16, 1965, Saint Obi, was an actor, film producer and film director.

Saint Obi is known for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime and Last Party.

He major in theatre arts at the University of Jos. Saint Obi came into the acting scene in 1996, after doing a commercial for Peugeot on NTA. He has starred in over 60 movies.

In 2001, Saint 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.