10 Fascinating facts about Nollywood legend, Saint Obi (1965 – 2023)

By AZUH AMATUS

I Name: Obinna Nwafor (Saint Obi).

2 Although, born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the leading entertainer grew up in Jos, Plateau state.

3 He is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos.

4 Amiable Saint Obi did his NYSC in Makurdi, Benue State, alongside famous comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka. He was a Platoon Leader.

5 The action hero star is the seventh child and only son in a family comprising eight daughters.

6 In 2001, Obi proudly produced his debut movie, Take Me To Maama, and eventually released it in 2003, to critical acclaim.

7 The six feet, two inches tall thespian was born on November 16, 1965 and hails from Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State.

8 He joined Nollywood fully in 1996 and dazzled movie buffs in some hit films of that era, such as: Goodbye Tomorrow, Sakobi, Executive Crime among several others.

9 Multi-talented Saint also did a major TV commercial for Peugeot on NTA, in the early days of his showbiz career.

10 Unknown to many of his teeming fans, the amazing actor is a good footballer and played at the division three level as a goal keeper for years, while in Plateau State.