Biography of Saint Obi and Net-worth, Early Life and Career

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Biography of Saint Obi and Net-worth, Early Life and Career.

Biography of Saint Obi Obinna Nwafor: is popularly known as Saint Obi, born 16 November 1965, is a famous Nigerian actor, producer, and director.

Saint Obi is best known for his roles in Candle Light, Sakobi, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Festival of Fire, Executive Crime, and Last Party.

Biography of Saint Obi and Net-worth – 2020 Latest Update

Early Life and Education

Obinna Nwafor (Saint Obi) was born on 16 November 1965. He is a native of Okpa in Mbaitolo Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria.

He is the only child in the family of 9 children. He has eight sisters and was the only male child in the family. He grew up in Jos, Plateau State in the northern part of Nigeria and completed his primary school education there.

After completing his primary school education, Saint Obi proceeded to Zang Secondary Commercial School in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and obtained his West African Senior School Certificate. After his secondary education, he proceeded to the University of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts in 1991.

Career

In 1995, Saint Obi joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) and started attending movie auditions. In 1996, Saint Obi rose to fame after starring in the popular NTA commercial series.

Saint Obi has acted in more than 250 Nollywood movies which include Candle Light, Goodbye Tomorrow, Heart of Gold, Executive Crime, State of Emergency, War Front, The President Must Not Die, etc.

He acts mostly in an action movie and is always hailed by fans as a Nollywood living legend. In 2001, Saint Obi produced his first movie titled “Take Me to Mama” where he starred as Jerry, alongside Ebi Sam.

Saint Obi has won several movie awards which include Best Actor in Nigeria at the African Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor in Africa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Nollywood Movie Awards.

Saint Obi is currently married to Lydia Saint Nwafor and they are blessed with beautiful kids.

Personal Life

Saint Obi is a happily married man with beautiful kids. He is currently married to Lydia Saint Nwafor and they are blessed with beautiful kids. They tied the knot in December 2006, and they got married at Lydia’s hometown in Anambra. They had their first child in 2008.

Filmography

1. Sakobi
2. Narrow Escape
3. Festival of Fire
4. State of Emergency
5. Take me to Maama
6 Royal Battle
7. Wedding Fever
8. Unbroken Promise
9. Candle Light
10. Goodbye Tomorrow
11. Heart of Gold,
12. Executive Crime
13. Last Party
14. Narrow Escape
15. costly mistake
16. strange love
17. Daring Hearts
18. Greatest Weapon
19. Deadly Proposal
20.Final Whistle
21. Crime Planner
22. Sleeping with the enemy
23. Executive Crime
24. Golden Moon
25. wedding fever
26. Sensational Spy
27. when the going get tough
28.Squad twenty-three
29.Myke
30.Fake Angel
31.Breath Again
32.Evil Finger
33.More than a woman
34. the greatest sacrifice
35.the Hypocrite
36.Urioma – Royal Palace
37.in the line of Fire
38.power from above
39.scopion
40.the hour has come
41.the golden fish
42.the convenant
43.hole in the heart
44.End of Royal battle
45.Reckless Heart
46.Above the law
47.to love and to live again
48.Oracle
49.the God to serve
50.the powerful girl
51.21 days with christ
52.making of the king
53.the Devil’s workshop
54.the prince and brat
55.Eligible Bachelor

Net Worth

Obinna Nwafor’s net worth has grown significantly in 2018. He is currently one of the richest & most influential actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $7 million.

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