Nollywood Stars Storm Saint Obi’s Candlelight Service, Photos Emerge: “Rest in Peace, My Favourite Actor”
- On Friday, Nollywood actors attended the candlelight service of their colleague, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi
- The thespian passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the residence of one of his siblings at Tudun Wada, Jos
- The family announced earlier this week that Saint Obi's funeral had been scheduled for August 18, 2023
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Late Nollywood actor Saint Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, has been honoured by his friends and colleagues.
Nollywood actors and personnel took the time to hold a candlelight service for the deceased.
Source: Instagram
The solemn yet heartwarming occasion was held in Lagos State with a procession that started from Oriental Hotel and ended at Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island.
Legit.ng reported that the actor passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Tudun Wada, Jos, the residence of a sibling.
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The funeral service for Saint Obi has been scheduled for August 18th, as the family announced earlier this week.
See the pictures below
Saint Obi's candlelight service sparks reactions
Legit.ng captured the reactions to Saint Obi's candlelight service.
See the comments below:
kingsndubuisiofficial:
"Rest on Saint Obi ."
ralphcgeorge70:
"Journey well the iconic Saint Obi."
simply_ij8:
"Rip uncle saint Obi I wish this was in p.h really would have love to attend ."
worldmib:
"Remembering now STATE OF EMERGENCY nice movie Rip great Actor. Saint Obi."
happyokurungbe:
"Rest in peace my favourite."
vivaproperties:
"May his soul rest in perfect peace Amen ."
Saint Obi's family debunks claims he shut colleagues out
Saint Obi's family worked hard to change the narrative surrounding the late actor's death.
Journalist Zik Zulu Okafor and filmmaker Zeb Ejiro revealed that Obi died a sad, frustrated and lonely man maltreated by his wealthy wife and her family.
In a statement to a blogger, Saint Obi's family debunked claims that his friends didn't show up for his children's naming ceremony or child dedication.
Nigerians mourn Saint Obi
The demise of Saint Obi left social media users in shock. Legit.ng reported that the actor, 57, passed away after a prolonged illness.
Reports claim that the movie star died on Sunday, May 6, in the home of one of his siblings.
He was popular for roles in movies like Candle Light, Sakobi, Executive Crime and Last Party.
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