Pained by the barrage of negative feedback on the release of his new music, former actor, Saint Obi took to his Facebook page to reel out his CV, his financial successes, family successes and more.
Obinna Nwafor a.k.a Saint Obi
We
reported it here yesterday that veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi has ventured into music with his own record label, Agwhyte Music, and has released three songs and a music video.
As expected, the former hunk faced criticism from people on social media who think he can’t sing, advising him to return to Nollywood if he is looking to become a commercial success once more.
Pained by the barrage of negative feedback, the former actor took to his Facebook page to reel out his CV, his financial successes, family successes and more.
His message was crystal clear, he want everyone to know that he is a rich man and so he isn’t seeking financial reward. Plus, his 'Imagine..The Dream' music video is a non-profit song.
Below is what he wrote:
"It’s amazing how some narrow minded people on social media abuse d privilege of social space by insulting or misrepresenting other people. I have kept quiet for too long & sustained fallacies become facts if not debunked in good time. So, here are the facts…
Through the grace of God almighty and diligence, I am a self-made success story… financially and otherwise.
I trained myself thru University of Jos where I earned B.A. Hons in Theatre Arts; became a self-made millionaire in 1998. My first car was Mercedes Benz 500 S-Class, which I blew up in my film, TAKE ME TO MAAMA.
I am a personification of humility. Therefore, I hate to sound immodest but all my life, strive for quality and perfection have been my greatest passion & assets [above money or parochial considerations].
God sees a good & selfless heart; hence He blessed me in 2006 with the prettiest, loyal, strong, focused & obedient wife [who became CTO Nigeria LONG after we got married; whom I initially denied being CTO Uganda because my family being together was more important than any career or financial gains]. God also blessed us with healthy, two amazingly brilliant/ handsome sons and the most adorable daughter in the world.
For uninformed fools writing silly comments, silence does not mean inactivity.
As we grow older, visions, horizons and opportunities expand beyond our initial pursuits.
The following are a few verifiable things I have been doing.
I am the…
Founder – Agwhyte International Limited
[Film, Television, Media & Consultancy company; amongst others, was a major media resource for President GEJ Campaigns.]
Founder – Peak Score Limited
[an Oil Services & Exploration company]
Founder – Project Image Nigeria
[Produced Handbills, films, TV & Radio commercials that promote our dear country, Nigeria]
Founder – Agwhyte Music Inc
[Music label developed to assist talented young ones who do not have godfathers to push their songs or ambition. We have a group called A.M. KREW with two great songs.
1. SARAKUTE
2. YOU & I
My song, “IMAGINE… THE DREAM” is a non-profit song designed to assist UNICEF and other social causes, especially global peace n harmony.Pls watch it on youtube.
I must add, I am not a professional musician rather a social crusader and music is a great platform to reach d world.
Founder - Saint Obi foundation
[I go to schools to teach good values and hazards of irresponsible behavior; I have fought against OSU Syndrome, prevalent in many parts of Igbo land, Nigeria; Saint Obi Foundation I have destroyed shrines to liberate my people; sunk boreholes for clean water n better health for rural dwellers, Saint Obi Foundation repaired state roads & constructed shops for rural people, empowered male, female, young & old; etc even when it is not financially convenient.]
Founder – Entertainment Extravaganza
[an annual fun night for corporate Nigeria]
Co- Founder – Elite Business Africa Network
[owners of Nigeria Elite Business Awards; a celebration of the best of corporate Nigeria/Africa]
To be continued…"