Segun Arinze is a Nigerian actor who has been active in the Nollywood industry for almost four decades. He has starred in over 250 Nollywood movies, and his fame came from his role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie, Black Arrow and the soap opera Ripples. He has also served as the former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. His net worth is estimated at around $5.1 million, and he owns luxurious cars like Toyota Highlander Prado and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. He also has a palatial building in Lekki, Lagos Island.
Biography Of Segun Arinze
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.
Acting Career Of Segun Arinze
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. 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’s 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, Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Best Nollywood Awards, Best Actor in a Leading Role at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, and many more.
Segun Arinze’s Cars
Segun Arinze owns luxurious cars like Toyota Highlander Prado and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The Toyota Highlander Prado is a 12.6 longer and 8xm lower version compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon was once the ruling car amongst many Nigerian celebrities and influential people. It is an off-road car built with a luxury icon. It also has a unique design, performance, and technology features from other car models made by the Mercedes brand.
Segun Arinze’s Houses
In 2007, Segun Arinze completed building his palatial building in Lekki, Lagos Island.
Segun Arinze’s 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 $5.1 million.
In 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. With his spectacular flair, he brings to Nollywood movies, he has set himself off as one of the favourites of many fans. His net worth, cars, house, and biography are a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent.
