On May 13, 2023, the news of the death of veteran actor, Saint Obi, whose real name is Obinna Nwafor, swept across the entertainment landscape.
Since his demise, many have taken to social media to express their condolences to the family and share their feelings of grief. Despite the loss, Obi's legacy lives on in his art, where he poured his heart and soul into his creations.
The actor, who was a successful on-screen legend, made childhood for many of us notable by presenting eccentric performances whenever he had the chance.
Known as the action movie star of his era, he was born on November 16, 1965, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Obi began his acting career in the late 1990s and quickly became a household name due to his exceptional talent and good looks.
Before his demise, he appeared in numerous Nollywood films, but here are five of the most notable films that made him a force to be remembered forever.
1. Candle Light (1998) Saint Obi's breakthrough role came in the film Candle Light, directed by Chico Ejiro. The film featured the actor star as one of the male leads alongside other talents but he shines through, earning him a spot in other movies. The film was a massive success and is still considered a classic in Nollywood.
2. State of Emergency (2000) Saint Obi appeared in the film State of Emergency, which Teco Benson directed. It is a Nigerian action movie about vengeful former soldiers who hold government ministers hostage for a set of demands. Obi's performance in the film earned him more acclaim and helped solidify his status as a leading actor in Nollywood.
3. Sakobi, the Serpent Girl (2001) The movie stars Obi and Susan Patrick, with direction by Zeb Ejiro. The plot revolves around a man named Francis, who is punished with a short lifespan of wealth after a plot to use his daughter as a ritual sacrifice fails. He also falls in love with a snake girl named Sakobi who turns his life upside down.
4. Wanted Alive (2001) In the 2001 movie directed by Chico Ejiro, Obi plays the leader of a criminal gang who's trying to get out of a life of crime. The film stars other action stars like Hanks Anuku, Jerry Amilo, Paul Obazele, Emeka Enyiocha, and Tuvi James. It is also one of the many films that made the audience fall in love with the Nigerian James Bond, Saint Obi.
5.Festival of Fire (2002) The on-screen legend also showcased his talent in this all-time classic directed by Chico Ejiro. The movie tells the story of a village that sacrificed human beings until the involvement of the church and Christianity.
festacman: Saint Obi was having a flourishing acting career until his desire to marry a financially strong woman led him to marry one stone-hearted woman who was senior executive in telecom industry and who happens to come from a wealthy family. At the end of the day, money Saint Obi no see. Rather, having fathered some children, Saint Obi was thrown out of his home and his children taken far away from him. Consequently, Saint Obi's fight against this woman and her strong family took a toll on him and the rest is history.
I don't know why his friends are speaking in parables instead of saying things as they are to honour his memory.
Yeah you re right, the other guy is chidi chikere, nuella njibigbo's husband. The guy is so good,chidi is alive just that he's now feeling big and enjoying the US, I don't think he still make movies
Yea Chidi is good too, there is still one young guy, can't remember his name, his movies is blockbuster movies
Dont forget ,NARROW ASCAPE, Saint Obi was a rev Father, while his dad Pat was the head of a occult, thats wish his son to take over from his father or die by all means , miracle no gree tier Jesus for that film
festacman: Saint Obi was having a flourishing acting career until his desire to marry a financially strong woman led him to marry one stone-hearted woman who was senior executive in telecom industry and who happens to come from a wealthy family. At the end of the day, money Saint Obi no see. Rather, having fathered some children, Saint Obi was thrown out of his home and his children taken far away from him. Consequently, Saint Obi's fight against this woman and her strong family took a toll on him and the rest is history.
I don't know why his friends are speaking in parables instead of saying things as they are to honour his memory.
Lesson: Sometimes, money is not everything.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
...money is not always everything, the divorce and issues in marriage sent the guy into depression and the rest is history..also when you are suffering try and open up to some close friends...over coded no de pay always
Back in the days Nollywood was doing better than now, seems we are moving backwards. Am sure it was those old movies that hyped Nollywood movie industry.
Those days, you hardly predict the end of a movie but can't be said our movies today.
That was why they went back recreating old movies, Living in bondage and others.
On May 13, 2023, the news of the death of veteran actor, Saint Obi, whose real name is Obinna Nwafor, swept across the entertainment landscape.
Since his demise, many have taken to social media to express their condolences to the family and share their feelings of grief. Despite the loss, Obi's legacy lives on in his art, where he poured his heart and soul into his creations.
The actor, who was a successful on-screen legend, made childhood for many of us notable by presenting eccentric performances whenever he had the chance.
Known as the action movie star of his era, he was born on November 16, 1965, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Obi began his acting career in the late 1990s and quickly became a household name due to his exceptional talent and good looks.
Before his demise, he appeared in numerous Nollywood films, but here are five of the most notable films that made him a force to be remembered forever.
1. Candle Light (1998) Saint Obi's breakthrough role came in the film Candle Light, directed by Chico Ejiro. The film featured the actor star as one of the male leads alongside other talents but he shines through, earning him a spot in other movies. The film was a massive success and is still considered a classic in Nollywood.
2. State of Emergency (2000) Saint Obi appeared in the film State of Emergency, which Teco Benson directed. It is a Nigerian action movie about vengeful former soldiers who hold government ministers hostage for a set of demands. Obi's performance in the film earned him more acclaim and helped solidify his status as a leading actor in Nollywood.
3. Sakobi, the Serpent Girl (2001) The movie stars Obi and Susan Patrick, with direction by Zeb Ejiro. The plot revolves around a man named Francis, who is punished with a short lifespan of wealth after a plot to use his daughter as a ritual sacrifice fails. He also falls in love with a snake girl named Sakobi who turns his life upside down.
4. Wanted Alive (2001) In the 2001 movie directed by Chico Ejiro, Obi plays the leader of a criminal gang who's trying to get out of a life of crime. The film stars other action stars like Hanks Anuku, Jerry Amilo, Paul Obazele, Emeka Enyiocha, and Tuvi James. It is also one of the many films that made the audience fall in love with the Nigerian James Bond, Saint Obi.
5.Festival of Fire (2002) The on-screen legend also showcased his talent in this all-time classic directed by Chico Ejiro. The movie tells the story of a village that sacrificed human beings until the involvement of the church and Christianity.
The movie you're talking about is called "Narrow Escape" his father (Pete) tried several ways to kill his son Saint Obi cause he refused to follow his occultic ways, and joined the priesthood to become a Reverend Father...I used to watch it back when I was little on VHS. Definitely one of Saint Obi's best movies, fantastic actor he was. I think it should be on YouTube
festacman: Saint Obi was having a flourishing acting career until his desire to marry a financially strong woman led him to marry one stone-hearted woman who was a senior executive in telecom industry and who happens to come from a wealthy family. At the end of the day, money Saint Obi no see. Rather, having fathered some children, Saint Obi was thrown out of his home and his children taken far away from him. Consequently, Saint Obi's fight against this woman and her strong family took a toll on him and the rest is history.
I don't know why his friends are speaking in parables instead of saying things as they are to honour his memory.
There is this one that they stole ogbakiri masquerade, when repercussions began the guys started dying one after the other, one fell from uncompleted building and was impaled.
What about 'Take me to mama' the bombing of the car.
Well done, you really enjoyed the movie, from brief narration, I can see you watched it more than once.
