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See Video And Photos As Popular Actor Saint Obi Is Laid To Rest

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1 year ago

August 20, 2023

See Video And Photos As Popular Actor Saint Obi Is Laid To Rest

Popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi has finally been laid to rest amid tears in his hometown, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo State.

Recall that filmmaker, Zik Zulu Okafor had narrated how Saint Obi’s marriage took him away from his acting career and from his friends.

The movie producer, in an article dedicated to the deceased, spoke out on his turbulent marital life and how his wife, was calling the shots in the marriage.

See Video And Photos As Popular Actor Saint Obi Is Laid To Rest

He alleged that Obi was always harassed by his wife’s siblings especially her brothers, which eventually led to the end of the marriage and his deteriorated health.

However, Saint Obi’s Saint Obi’s family denied his claims, describing the writeup by Zik Zulu Okafor as false, malicious, and insensitive.

They stated that Zik Zulu never consulted any member of the family, nor authored their consent or authority and as such, they are disassociating themselves from it.

His family went on to compliment his estranged wife, who they described as the opposite of what the article portrayed her to be.

To further prove him wrong, family members released photos to shut down claims that he never invited his colleagues to his child’s dedication.

The photos released showed veteran actors/actresses Segun Arinze, Kate Henshaw, and Stephanie Okereke at the ceremony.

Obi tied the knot to businessman, Lynda in 2006 and the couple shared three kids before their divorce which turned bitter.

Also, it would be recalled that the popular movie actor died in May 2023 at the home of one of his siblings in Jos, Plateau state capital following a protracted illness.

However, sources online revealed that disagreements among the siblings made it a hindrance for his death to be made official for days.

Three months after his unfortunate death, Saint Obi was on Sunday, August 20 finally buried at his hometown.

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