There are lists of Nigerian actors who are as old as Nollywood. Segun Arinze is one of those Nigerian actors who has been active for several years, running into almost four (4) decades now.
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| Real name | Segun Arinze |
| Date of birth | 24 September 1965 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Source of Wealth | Entertainment, Endorsement |
| Wives | Julie Arinze, Anne Njemanze |
| Net worth | $5.1 million |
With the spectacular flair, he brings to Nollywood movies, has set him off as one of the favourites of many fans. This article chronicles interesting personal facts about Segun. From his net worth to cars, house and biography.
Segun Arinze Biography
Segun Padonou Aina, popularly known as Segun Arinze was born on the 24th of September, 1965 in Onitsha, Anambra State. The 56 years old actor was born to a Yoruba father and Igbo mother. He is partly from Onitsha, Anambra State and Badagry, Lagos State a Yoruba part of Nigeria.
Segun did his primary education and obtained his First School Leaving in Onitsha, Anambra State. He later attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin and then moved on to Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State to complete his secondary education. For his University degree, Segun studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University.
The actor got married in 2008 to another Nollywood actor, Ann Njemanze. The couple also birthed a daughter, Morenike. However, the marriage hit the rocks following allegations and counter-allegations of infidelity between them. Two years later, in 2010, they divorced and announced it to the general public.
Currently, Segun Arinze is married to his new wife, Julie Arinze, a lawyer and staff of Schlumberger, a multinational company in Nigeria, who hails from Oguta, Imo State and the couple birthed three kids(two boys, one girl).
Segun Arinze’s Acting Career
Acting began for Segun Arinze in Ilorin, Kwara state, where he started acting in secondary school. He started as a participant in drama and stage plays.
Before starting acting, Segun briefly did music where he had his first music album, Dreams in 1992. Still, in the early 1990s Nigeria, Segun joined the Nigerian Movie Industry. He has since then starred in over 250 Nollywood movies, with his fame coming from his role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie, Black Arrow and the soap opera Ripples.
Roles Segun Arinze is mostly identified playing includes, an armed robber, a bad guy, kidnapper, assassin, terrorist, and policeman. He has also starred in movies alongside other actors like Stephanie Okereke, Ramsey Nouah, Regina Askia, Sam Dede, Saint Obi and many more.
As part of his career in the Nollywood industry, Segun has also served as former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Segun Arinze movies
Some movies he has starred in include;
- Black Arrow
- Women in Love
- Anini
- Darkest Night
- Fragile Pain
- Family on Fire
- 30 Days
- To Love a Thief
- Extra Time
- Church Business
- Invasion 1897
- A Place in the Stars
- Across the Niger
- Silent Night
- Jaja The Great
- Ripples
- Blood Sisters
Segun Arinze Awards
As a talented veteran actor, Segun had also been awarded and recognized for several awards including;
- Best New Actor for the African Movie Academy Awards for the role in Black Arrow
- Part of the Most Promising Act To Watch for Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards
- Nominee for Special Recognition Awards at the City People’s Entertainment Awards
- Best Actor in the Supporting Role at African Movie Academy Awards
- Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Best Nollywood Awards
- Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Best of Nollywood Awards
- Best Actor in a Leading Role at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Supporting Actor in the Movie The Island at the Toronto Film Festival
- 2020 Nollywood Legend Award for One Of The Best Nollywood Actors Of All Time
- 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zuma Film Festival Abuja
Segun Arinze Cars
Segun Arinze also has his own collection of luxurious expensive cars which includes;
Segun Arinze also has his own collection of luxurious expensive cars which includes;
- Toyota Highlander Prado
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Its extra power promotes quicker acceleration and boosts the Highlander’s towing capacity to 5,000 pounds.
- Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
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Segun Arinze Houses
In 2007, Segun Arinze completed building his palatial building in Lekki, Lagos Island.
Segun Arinze Net worth
As one of the veteran actors in Nollywood, there’s the certainty that his payroll is not on the same wavelength as upcoming actors. Apart from that, he has also assumed several political appointments and offices, as such, all these have influenced his earnings and net worth which is estimated at around $5.1million.
Conclusion
Segun Arinze belongs to the older class of Nigerian actors who have been in the industry for over three decades (30 years). All of these have impacted both his popularity, expertise, and wealth.
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