Fans mourn death of Nollywood actor, Saint Obi

Fans mourn death of Nollywood actor, Saint Obi

As the news of popular veteran actor, Saint Obi’s death continues to shock Nigerian, fans have continued to express sadness over the actor who reportedly died after a prolonged illness.
The 57-year-old Imo-born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment. Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtag #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor, on Twitter.

Before his death, Obinna Nwafor, best known by his stage name Saint Obi is one of the best actors Nollywood can boast of.

 When he came into the industry many years ago, there was virtually no blockbuster movie that didn’t feature him. From Candle Light to Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow to Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire to Executive Crime and his own production, Take Me to Mama.

Some years back, when he stopped featuring in nollywood movies his numerous fans wondered why he withdrew, and felt his absence.