Segun Arinze ⓘ (born Segun Padonou Aina[1] in 1965) is a Nigerian actor[2] and singer.[3][4][5][6][7]
Segun Arinze | |
|---|---|
| Born | Segun Padonou Aina 1965 (age 58–59) Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Early life and education
editSegun was born on September 24, 1965, to Lydia Padonou in Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the eldest of seven children.[8] He hails from Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce Edidi in Ilorin, then proceeded to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He is popularly known as "Black Arrow" which he gained from a role he played in the 1996 classic movie "Silent Night" a film by the late filmmaker Chico Ejiro.[9][10]
He was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze, which later became a short-lived marriage.[11] The couple has one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May.[12]
Career
editSegun Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. It was singing that first shot him into prominence, and that was after the release of his debut album, Dream, which was not particularly a commercial success.[13] He started his acting career in Ilorin. Outside acting movies, Segun also is an acting coach and currently works with a prestigious African international film festival passing his knowledge on to the next generation of actors.[14][15][16]
Selected filmography
edit- Across the Niger (2004)
- Silent Night (1996) as Arrow
- Eye for Eye (1999) as Lee
- Curse from Beyond (1999) as George
- Mark of the Beast (1999) as Doctor 1
- Karishika 2 (1999)
- Vuga (2000)
- Highway to the Grave (2000) as Tony
- Borderline (2001)
- Chronicles (with Onyeka Onwenu and Victor Osuagwu)
- Family on Fire (2011)
- A Place in the Stars (2014) as Diokpa Okonkwo
- Invasion 1897 (2014)[17][18]
- My Sugar (2015) as Bobo
- Yellow Cassava (2016) as Chief Blaki
- Blogger's Wife (2017)
- Deepest Cut (2018) - with Majid Michel and Zach Orji
- The Island (2018)[19] as Major Gata
- Gold Statue (2019) as Zonal Commander
- Òlòtūré (2019) as Theo
- She Is (2019) Dr. Mark
- Who's the Boss (2020) as Tunde
- The Supervisor (2021) as Dan
- Blackout (2021) as Adika
- Blood Sisters (2022) as Superintendent Tijano Bello
- Ijakumo The Born Again Stripper (2022) as Chief Makun
- Almajiri (2022) as Alhaji
- Palava! (2022) as Bayo
- The 3 Sides (2022) as Philip
- Wasila Coded Reloaded (2022) as Chairman
- A Dead's Man's Tale (2022) as Benjamin
- Tit for Tat (2023) as Eyinna
- The Bloom Boys (2023) as Inspector Mike
- Indulgence (2023)
- Something Like Gold (2023) as Demola's Father
- Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story (2023)
- Broken Sceptre (2024)[20] as Ndayo
- Shina (2024) as Dr. Bakare
- Criminal (2024) as DPO Okafor
- Iron Bar (2024) as King 1
- Ill fated (2024) as Mr. Johnson
- The Beads (2024) as Mr. Obi
- Headless (2024) as DSP Agba
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Tatu | Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ "Segun Arinze's debut album". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ Aileru, Islamiat (1 November 2021). "'Something big is coming' Segun Arinze links up with Pete Edochie and Kanayo O Kanayo for a new project". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "'The Heroes' unites Segun Arinze, Ifeanyi Onyeabor". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Segun Arinze, Onyeabor lead search for cultural heroes". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Nollywood Star Actor, Segun Arinze Weds Lover". modernghana.com. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Segun Arinze and Ann Njemanze with Emeka Ike – Exclusive". thediasporanstaronline.com. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "AGN: Ejike Asiegbu, Segun Arinze back Ibinabo for re-election". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Segun Arinze Aina Padonu: Nollywood's timeless star". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "How Chico Ejiro inspired my bald look – Segun Arinze". Punch Newspapers. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Sequel of Segun Arinze's 'Black Arrow' underway". thenationonlineng.net.
- ^ "Nollywood actress, Anne Njemanze celebrates her daughter who turns a year older today". bioreports. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Segun Arinze's Daughter Renny, Accuses him of Sending her 'fake' Happy Birthday Wishes on Instagram". motherhoodinstyle. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Segun Arinze Aina Padonu: Nollywood's timeless star". m.guardian.ng. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "nigeria.shafaqna.com". Nigeria News (News Reader). Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Segun Arinze The man once known as Nollywood's bad boy". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Nigeria, Ckn (18 January 2019). "My Dad Wanted Me To Be A Lawyer..Segun Arinze". Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Lancelot Imasuen's Invasion 1897 hits cinemas Dec 5". The Sun. Our Reporter. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ^ "'Invasion 1897' Lancelot Imaseun's movie set for cinema release". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "the island ( 2018)". nlist.ng.
- ^ "Segun Arinze | Actor, Producer, Production Manager". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
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