Nollywood Actor, Samuel Obiago, Dies, Colleagues Mourn

By Akinwale Kasali

Less than two weeks after the demise of Bolaji Rosiji, the Nigeria Movie Industry, Nollywood, has been dealt another blow with the death of popular actor, Samuel Obiago, known as Sam Daddy.

The late Obiago, popular for his roles of a king, passed away in the early hours of today, Thursday, 23rd December, 2021.

The actor who had been off the screen for a while had been having some health issues, though it wasn’t really pronounced.

By his death Obiago who  hails from Asaba, Delta State, sadly,  joined the list of actors who passed in 2021.

Breaking the news of the demise, popular Actress Destiny Etiko, shared a photo of actors, crying and shouting in disbelief with some broken heart emoji to show the prominent actor is no more. Hearts are broken, they all agree.

Etiko wrote on her Social Media page: “The cause of his death isn’t known yet, but the news has come as a shock to almost everyone since we had no idea of whether he was sick or got involved in an accident or his death came as a natural cause. So sad”.

Obiago featured in a lot of Nigerian movies especially those that had to do with royalty and culture and most people loved his acting.

He is a known Nollywood actor, film maker, TV personality and movie producer who featured in over 100 Nollywood movies.

The Late Actor featured in the following Nollywood movies; Gifted, Tears Of A King, Woman Of Fire, Ghana Island, Royal Turning Point, Royal Appointment, Bargain, Combined Forces, Altar Of Love, Wishes, Ancient Love, Drunk Princess, The Missing Blood, Obed And Ruth.

Others are; The Visitor, Osinachi, One Night Stand, Throne Of Fire, Ancient Key, Wicked Tradition, Tortured Heart, Royal Wreck, The King’s Decision, Blood Brothers, The Orbit, Strength Of Womanhood, Battle Of Kings, Royal Headache, Another Life, Game Of War, Jacob’s House, My Decision, Village Runs, Magic Dragon, The Love of Father and Daughter, A Poison to the Heart and Grievous Oath, among others.