Nollywood veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo, better known as RMD wrote a heartfelt message to mourn the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Saint Obi.
Glamsquad reported that Obinna Nwafor better known as Saint Obi passed away on May 7th May 2023 in the home of one of his siblings who resides in Jos.
The death of the actor was however made known to the public on 13th May 2023. According to reports, the actor died after a prolonged illness.
At the time of his passing, the 57-year-old veteran actor had three children whom he fathered with his estranged wife, Linda Amobi. The couple had been locked in a bitter divorce and custody dispute prior to his unfortunate demise.
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Taking to his Instagram page, RMD recounts the heartwarming moment he recommended the deceased to one of his other friends, Zeb Ejiro, who did more productions than anyone else.
He noted that the death of Saint Obi came as a shock to him and he is still in denial of the saddening news.
“Saint Obi
“Gentleman“Dignified.
“I recall being at an event in abuja some years ago and we were just catching up and he says to me “bros you nor remember say na you start me on this my journey?” And I was like ‘no way’ and he went on to narrate and he had come to me in the 90s for help and get into the movie industry and I had said I wasn’t doing any film then but I could send him to a friend and brother who did more productions than anyone else at the time and that brother and friend was Zeb EJIRO. I wrote behind my card and off he went and became a big star. The interesting thing then was that Zeb loved him so much he told me I had given him a natural replacement for me in the movies…“Then a few days ago Zik Zulu called and usually when he calls it’s something important. He gave the news of St Obi’s demise. We were both in denial and promised each other to find out more details. Then the news hit me again yesterday… even now it’s still difficult to believe.
“Rest in power my brother. My prayers are with the family you’ve left behind. May God give them and us all the fortitude to bear your sudden departure.”
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