BREAKING! Nollywood veteran actor Saint Obi passes away at 57

Obinna Nwafor, who is better known as Saint Obi, a renowned Nollywood actor, film producer, and director has passed away after a prolonged illness.

The actor was reported to have died on May 7th at the home of one of his siblings in Jos.

The reason for the week-long delay in making the news of his death official was said to be due to a disagreement among his siblings. Further details regarding the actor’s death have not been disclosed.

Saint Obi rose to prominence in his role in Zeb Eiro’s ‘Sakobi’ and went on to feature in over 100 movies including Candle Light, Goodbye Tomorrow and Heart of Gold.

Nollywood mourns another loss

Saint Obi’s death comes just hours after the passing of Adedigba Mukail, who was popularly known as Alafin Oro, a Yoruba actor.

Fellow actor Kunle Afod announced the news of his demise on social media, expressing his grief at the loss of a great philosopher and icon with extensive knowledge of Yoruba culture.

The Nollywood community has been left mourning the loss of two talented actors in a short span of time.