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Segun Arinze is 50 years old

Segun Arinze who hails from Badagry, Lagos was born in Onitsha, Anambra to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother.

Today (September 24) is the birthday of Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze. He hits the big 50 today.

Segun Arinze who hails from Badagry, Lagos was born in Onitsha, Anambra to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother.

He attended Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, and Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State where he completed his secondary education.

Segun Arinze studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. He started acting in the mid 80's, and appeared on the popular Nigerian soap opera ''. In the early 90's he ventured into singing and released an album.

During the boom of the Nigerian home video industry in the mid 90's Segun Arinze's popularity as an actor soared. He is most known for his role as Black Arrow in the movie 'Silent Night' starring Ramsey Nouah Jr.

He is married with kids.

Happy birthday Segun Arinze!

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