Saint Obi was born on the 16th of November in the Garden City of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Jos, Plateau State and graduated with B.A. (Hons).
He speaks English, Igbo, Hausa and a little of the Yoruba Language.
A complete athlete who had represented Plateau State in both Football and Basketball tournaments. He also enjoys body building.
Saint Obi joined the Nigerian Film Industry (Nollywood) in 1996 and instantly rose to the top - a feat yet to be matched by any in the industry.
He has featured in 90 films as male lead.
Saint Obi has the ambition of playing in Hollywood as a front burner as well as stimulating Nollywood into a core African film genre in the global Arts market.
Above all, he strives to remain steadfast in God's parallel of Truth, Love and Peace for all mankind.
Likes: Selflessness, Truthfulness, Passionate Positive Focus and Hard work.
Dislikes: Lies, dirt, laziness and sissies.
Facts you probably don't know about St Obi...
Rated Nigeria's most popular actor www.nigeriaexchange.com
Recognized in over 90% of households in Nigeria and among Numerous Africans and Non-Africans in Diaspora.
Arguably Nigeria's #1 action hero.
Arguably Nigeria's most versatile actor (has played the good, the bad and the Ugly)
Rated as a Personality that symbolizes Finesse, Integrity, Discipline, Hard work, Humility and Quality.
Rated Nigeria's most bankable actor - 96% of films he's featured in have been commercial hits.
Loved by all strata of society - Male, Female, Rich and Poor
A widely travelled actor, he has starred in films shot across Nigeria, as well as overseas: "Dapo Junior" - 1999 (Holland)," Fantasy" - 2000 (Slovenia) and "TRUE COLOR " 2004 (U.S.A.) .
The film "Take Me To Maama"; the highly successful movie is Saint Obi's debut as Producer and Director; it broke almost all records in the history of film making in Nigeria
Saint Obi is the first Nigerian film maker to endorse a corporate giant like Coca-Cola in a Nigerian film.
Saint Obi's "Take Me To Maama", is the first Nigerian film to get promoted and marketed by N.T.A.(Africa's Largest TV Network.)
Saint Obi is the first Non - Catholic to get his movie endorsed by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria. "Take Me To Maama" was sold in Catholic Parishes across Nigeria
AWARDS
Voted Nigeria's Best Actor in English by Hints Movie Awards (The People's Choice)
Voted Best Detective Actor (Executive Crime) by students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka at their Best of the Bests Awards.
Special Award for Excellence in Acting from Afro Hollywood Awards, London, England.
Trendsetter Star Actor - 2007 (By African Pride Media Group / GP Magazine U.S.A.)
Most Fashionable Actor of the Year - 2008 ( By Fashion & Life Achievement Award)
Recipient - Stars in Movie Award - 2008
Recipient African Youth Role Model Award - 2009 (By African Youth Society.
MODELLING / ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsed and Modelled for BEVISTA (a clothing giant) and its rating in Nigeria shot up to #1 in 2 months.
Lead Male Model - Peugeot 306 1st Television Commercial.
Lead Male Model - Impulse Body Spray - Television Commercial.
Lead Male Model - Dunlop Elite Tyre - Billboard
Lead Male Model - Boska Fast Pain Reliever - Television Commercial, Press and Billboard.
Brand Ambassador / Lead Model - Chi Secure Water.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
He's a member, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)
He's a member, Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN)
He's a member Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP).
Agwhyte International Limited is a member, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce
Saint Obi is the C.E.O of Agwhyte International Limited - a Production, Talent / Brand Management and Public Relations Firm based in Nigeria and U.S.A.
