Tee Mac, who is a relative of Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu, recently paid a visit to renowned actor Pete Edochie, accompanied by several top Nollywood stars. The visit was captured in a video shared on Instagram by actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, although specific details about the purpose of the meeting were not disclosed.
In the video, Pete Edochie can be seen seated on a couch while Tee Mac, Emeka Rollas (President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria), Kanayo O. Kanayo, and others approach him to offer their greetings and respects. The gathering of these prominent figures from the entertainment industry highlights the camaraderie and mutual admiration among Nigerian actors.
However, amidst this visit, Kanayo O. Kanayo also expressed his sorrow over the passing of his colleague, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi. The news of Saint Obi’s demise broke on Sunday, May 7, 2023, as he was found dead at his sibling’s residence on Metropolitan Street in Tudun Wada, Jos.
The 57-year-old actor’s body has been taken to the morgue at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), but his family has not yet issued an official statement regarding his passing. Kanayo O. Kanayo took to his Instagram page to share a photo of the late actor and mourn his loss, emphasizing Saint Obi’s humble nature.
The visit to Pete Edochie and the untimely demise of Saint Obi have evoked a mix of emotions within the Nigerian entertainment industry. It serves as a reminder of the close-knit community formed by actors and the profound impact they have on one another’s lives, both in joyous moments of camaraderie and in times of mourning.