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
- 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
Selected filmography
Obi is known for his roles in:- Domitilla as Harrison
- Candle Light
- Dirty Game
- Heartless as Marshal
- Sakobi: The Snake Girl as Frank Davies
- Narrow Escape as Emmanuel 3
- State of Emergency as Smith
- Executive Crime as Christopher
- Final Whistle as Richard
- Jungle Justice as Alfred
- Festival of Fire
- Take me to Maama
- More Than a Woman as Daniel
- Sensational Spy as Craig
- Golden Moon as Amadi
- Royal Palace
- Breath Again as Joe
- Crime Planner as Onuwa
- Greatest Weapon as Ejike
- ''Crying Angel''