Peter Obi mourn Ace Nollywood Actors, Saint Obi, Afolabi
Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party has expressed sadness over the deaths of popular Nollywood actors, Obinna Nwafor aka Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi.
Obi in his official twitter handle condoled their immediate families, the movie industry and entire country over the sad loss.
According to Obi,I just heard the sad news of the deaths of Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi, both Nigerian actors and filmmakers.
“Saint Obi and Afolabi were popular faces among the Nollywood circle and they created many fond memories with the perfect interpretation of their roles in movies. They contributed to building Nollywood and Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
“I condole with their immediate family, the Nollywood family, and the Actors Guild of Nigeria over this sad occurrence. May God comfort all who mourn them and grant them eternal rest,” he said.
Saint Obi born on Nov. 16, 1965,
in Jos, Plateau State died on May 7, 2023 while Afolabi, known largely within the Yoruba film industry died on May 14 at the age of 49 after a bathroom fall.