Saheed Balogun
| Saheed Balogun | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 February 1967 Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
Saidi Balogun (born February 5, 1967) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, director and producer.[1][2]
Early life and career
Saidi was born on February 5, 1967, in Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria but hails from Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State southwestern Nigeria where he had is primary, secondary an tertiary education.[3] He graduated from Kwara State Polytechnic (now Kwara State University).[4] He began acting in 1978, when he presented his first television program titled "Youth Today" on NTA.[5] He produced his first film titled City Girl in 1989 but had featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.[6] He has featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.
Personal life
He was formerly married to nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun but now separated. He has two children Khalid and Aaliyah Balogun.[7]
Selected Filmography
- City Girl (1989)
- Angels Forever (2006)
- Angels Forever 2 (2006)
- Òfin mósè (2006).
- Family on Fire (2011)
References
- ↑ http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/yoruba-actors-not-under-any-spell-saheed-balogun/
- ↑ http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/people-should-learn-from-my-past-marriage-saidi/
- ↑ http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/saheed-balogun-talks-about-my-failed-marriage-distract-my-creativity/176553/
- ↑ "Saheed Balogun: Talks About My Failed Marriage Distract My Creativity". Thisday. April 14, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/09/broken-marriage-acting-career-saheed-balogun/
- ↑ http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/pirates-steal-saheed-baloguns-joy/
- ↑ http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fathia-balogun-on-a-rollercoaster-ride/188272/