On Thursday, August 3, the family of the late Nollywood actor Saint Obi shared details of his burial ceremony.
In a flyer cited online, the actor’s family fixed August 18 for the burial, which will take place in their home town in Imo State.
The statement on the flyer read:
“The Nwafor family of Ogwa, Imo State, cordially invites you as, Our Superhero goes home Obinna Nwafor Saint Obi, Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and son. The Furnal service and interment will hold at the Saint Obi’s family home, Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo State.”
See the flyer below containing details of Obi’s burial arrangements:
Burial Date: Late Nollywood Actor Saint Obi Family has officially released the date for burial of the deceased Film legend. He is set to be buried on August 18th, 2023. pic.twitter.com/em5jddGvA9
— Ikenna Kenneth Ulasi (@IkennaUlasi) August 4, 2023
Africanglitz reported that the veteran actor passed away in May after a prolonged illness.
Netizens pen tributes to Saint Obi as his family announces burial plans
See comments below:
citizen24: “Chai… Rest In Paradise Legend.”
wealthtopulent: “Last last, finally having REST.. NO ONE should visit his GRAVE asking him not to SLEEP and watch over SOME KIDS. ♂️.”
utanisco: “I remember When he was running on the fence and then jump to save his brother they wanted to kill Pls take me to mama RIP my legend that year.”
acekidc4: “May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. He was a very Good Actor. He will be Miss!!”
ashez: “Goodnight Sir, You were a blessing to your generation.”
kingazubike: “Did you know. Saint obi looks like WWE wrestler and superstar Byron Saxton.”
makavalley: “Sleep well obi … you did wonderfully well in every movie you featured, goodbye man.”
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 rich 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.
SHOCKING DOCUMENTARY About THE LONELY & SAD LIFE OF Nollywood Actor SAINT OBI Before His TRAGIC END
