Segun Arinze


Segun Arinze is a Nigerian actor and singer.
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Early life and education

Arinze was born on 24 September 1965 to Lydia Padonou in Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the eldest of seven children. He hails from Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce, Edidi, in Kwara State, and later Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State, where he completed his secondary education. He studied dramatic arts at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Career

Arinze started his career professionally as a singer and an actor. Music first brought him to prominence following the release of his debut album, Dream, which was not a commercial success. He began his acting career in Ilorin.
He is popularly known as "Black Arrow" from his role in the 1996 film Silent Night directed by Chico Ejiro.
In addition to acting, Arinze is an acting coach and works with an African international film festival mentoring younger actors.

Personal life

Arinze was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze. The couple have one daughter, Renny Morenike, who was born on 10 May.

Selected filmography