Saint Obi is mostly popular for his action movie, State of Emergency 1&2. Photo: Radio Nigeria Archives
Saint Obi’s family has disassociated itself from speculations making round social media alleging marital challenges in the home of the deceased Nollywood star describing it as “false, malicious and insensitive to the wife, children and entire family he left behind”.
According to a statement signed by the sisters of the deceased; Ugoeze Edith Chinyere Obichuku and Freda Nwachukwu, the speculation was not written in consultation with any member of the family nor authored with their consent or authority.
“This is a mourning period for the family, and while we appreciate the condolences of friends, fans, and well-wishers, we ask that the family’s privacy be respected at this time”, the statement reads in part.
Nollywood filmmaker, Zik Zulu Okafor after the demise of Obinna Nwafor popularly known as Saint Obi authored a controversial post, ‘Between Saint Obi’s Marriage And His Death’, alleging marital challenges and how it might have been linked to the death of the actor.
Speculations about Saint Obi’s death made the rounds for days.
Writing by Muzha Kucha; Editing by Julian Osamoto