May 14, 2026

Saint Obi’s Family Announce Funeral Arrangement

By Adamu Abubakar Isa

The family of a Nollywood icon, Saint Obi, has announced the funeral arrangement of the deceased actor.

The deceased actor will be laid to rest on Friday, August 18 in his hometown, Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, in Imo State, according to a flyer released by the family

According to details on the flyer, ”The funeral service and interment will hold at Saint Obi’s family home, Umuezealaeze, Alaenyi Ogwa, Imo State.

The Nollywood actor reportedly passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 57 after battling a protracted ailment.

However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria had yet to make an official statement about the movie star’s death due to an alleged family disagreement.

Before his demise, Saint Obi had reportedly relocated to Jos, the Plateau State capital to stay with his siblings for the treatment of the ailment that kept him in and out of the hospital for over two years.

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