How Did Saint Obi Die? Bio, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Net Worth, Cause of Death

Veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi is dead. The talented thespian passed away at the age of 57 on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Jos, Plateau State.

Saint Obi Cause of Death

According to sources, disagreement between his siblings is the reason his death took almost a week to be made known.

Reports have emerged that popular Nigerian actor, Saint Obi, has passed on after a protracted illness.

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

Meanwhile, his remains were said to have been deposited at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, morgue.

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

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Saint Obi Biography

Obinna Nwafor listen (born November 16, 1965) popularly known as Saint Obi, was an Nigerian 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.

Saint Obi Career

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.[7] 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.

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Saint Obi Wife: Is Saint Obi Married?

Saint Obi is married to Lydia Saint-Nwafor with 3 kids. His wife name is Lynda Saint-Nwafor. She is an MTN top staff from Anambra State, Nigeria.

Saint Obi’s marriage to Lynda Saint-Nwafor crashed in 2021 after 15 years of marriage that produced 3 children.