Nigerians are still reeling in shock over the demise of a Nollywood legend, Obinna Nwafor, popularly called Saint Obi. Tributes have not stopped pouring in for the Theatre Arts graduate who reportedly died at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) after a brief illness.
Nollywood greats, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Stephanie-Linus have also paid tributes.
This is truly shocking and heartbreaking. Losing someone you know and have worked with can be incredibly difficult. May God give his family the strength to bear this loss and endure the difficult times. Your work and impact will always be remembered.
Rest in peace, Saint Obi. pic.twitter.com/osXPG8lyEh— Stephanie Linus (MFR) (@StephanieLinus) May 14, 2023
Richard Mofe-Damijo recalled how he met and helped the widely-loved actor.
Saint Obi hailed from Mbaitolu in Imo State and was, aged 57.
May his soul find repose. Amen