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    Tragedy for Nollywood as veteran actor, Saint Obi dies at 57

    By National UpdateMay 13, 2023 Entertainment 1 Comment1 Min Read
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    The Nigerian actor Obinna Nwafor, also known in the movie world as Saint Obi, is dead.

    Saint Obi who had been sick died about a week ago however the family decided not to announce his death for reasons yet to be ascertained.

    He was said to have been battling an undisclosed ailment for sometime prompted his relocation to Jos, the Plateau State capital for further treatment of the ailment that had kept him in and out of the hospital for over two years.

    Saint Obi died at the age of 57.

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria is have not made any official statemen over his death

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    1. Salihu Isah on May 13, 2023 11:17 pm

      May his soul rest in peace. Saint Obi paid his dues.

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