Segun Arinze is a Nigerian actor who is both engaged in both acting and singing.
Real Facts About Segun Arinze
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Date of Birth: 24 September,1965
Nickname : Black Arrow
State of Origin: Badagry, Lagos State
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married
Spouse:Anne Njemanze, Julie Arinze
Occupation : Actor and singer
Education
Segun Arinze finished his primary education at Victory College of Commerce Edidi in Ilorin before continuing to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State for his secondary education. He later enrolled at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Dramatic Arts.
Career
The initial rise of Segun Arinze to fame was attributed to his singing career, which gained attention following the release of his debut album, Dream. However, the album did not achieve significant commercial success. He embarked on his acting journey in Ilorin and has since expanded his involvement beyond movies.
In addition to his acting roles, he also serves as an acting coach and is currently associated with a renowned African international film festival, where he imparts his knowledge and skills to aspiring actors, ensuring the growth and development of the next generation in the industry.
Marital Status
The renowned actor , Segun Arinze entered into marriage with a Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze . The marriage was blessed with a baby girl named “Renny Morenike” but unfortunately the union was brief.
He is presently wedded to Julie Arinze (a lawyer). Julie Arinze hails from Oguta, Imo State. The couple is blessed with three children, consisting of two boys and one girl.
Filmography
- Áfàméfúnà: An Nwa Boi story
- Silent Night
- Domitila
- Merry Men 3: Nemesis
- Vuga
- To love a thief
- Tanwa Savage
- Church Business
- 30 days
- Across the Niger
- Jaja The Great
- Blood Sisters
Awards and Nominations
- 2017, Best of Nollywood Awards as the Best Supporting Actor in the movie “Tatu”.
- Winner of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 2020 Nollywood Legend Award for One of the Best Nollywood Actors of All Time
- 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zuma Film Festival Abuja Best Supporting Actor in the Movie The Island at the Toronto Film Festival.
