Saint Obi, veteran Nigerian actor dies aged 57

Veteran Nigerian movie actor, Saint Obi has passed away at the age of 57.

News Round The Clock understands that the veteran thespian reportedly died on Monday, May 7 after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness.

A resident who spoke to our correspondent anonymously, disclosed that the actor, who he had seen a couple of times and recognized as Saint Obi, had died on Sunday and that the following day, his body was taken to the morgue at JUTH.

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This was after a visit to 13 Metropolitan Street in Tudun Wada, Jos where the sister lives.

Saint Obi is said to have recently relocated to his sister’s home in Jos, the capital of the Plateau State, and has frequently been spotted being transported to the hospital.

The fact that Mr. Obi was frequently spotted in the hospital was also confirmed by a source at JUTH.

Obinna Nwafor, better known by his stage name Saint Obi, was a famous actor from Imo State.

Equally, the movie actor is known for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime and Last Party.