Segun Arinze

Born: 1965-09-24 (age 61)
Birthplace: Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Occupation: Actor, Singer
Spouse: Anne Njemanze
Alma Mater: Obafemi Awolowo University
AKA: Segun Padonou Aina

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Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 7
Lead Roles: 1
Supporting: 4

Career Overview

Segun Arinze has 7 film credits spanning 2024–2026 .

Peak: 2026

Role Distribution

Actor ×5

Editor ×1

Camera-operator ×1

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: HighFav: Drama

Drama

Thriller

Romance

Action

Comedy

Crime

Family

Supernatural

Biography

EARLY LIFE

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.