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| name = Segun Gele |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|05|02}} |
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| birth_place = Nigeria |
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| occupation = Actor, Entrepreneur, Events planner |
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| years active = Publishing 1996–present |
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| children = Pekan Momodu, Yole Momodu, Eniafe Momodu, Korewa Momodu |
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'''Segun Gele''' (born Hakeem Oluwasegun Olaleye; 2 May 1974)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/07/16/segun.gele.nigeria.headgear/index.html |title=Segun Gele featured on CNN |date= |accessdate=1 August 2017 }}</ref> is a Houston-based [[Nigerian]] make-up artist , actor, and events planner. He is a well-known for his ability to tie the '''gele''' which is a fashion accessory of significant importance to the Nigerian women's fashion culture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bellatory.com/fashion-accessories/Nigerian-Women-and-Their-Gele |title=Nigerian women and the Gele |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> |
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'''Dele Momodu''' (born Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn Àjàní Momodu; 16 May 1960) is a [[Nigerian]] journalist/publisher, businessman, philanthropist, actor and motivational speaker. He is the CEO and publisher of ''Ovation International'', a magazine that has given publicity to people from all over the world, mainly in Africa. In 2015, he officially launched Ovation TV and subsequently launched an online newspaper called The Boss. Momodu has received hundreds of awards and honours for his work in the world of business, politics, literature, the music industry and the fashion industry. He writes a weekly column called "PENdulum", published every Saturday on the back page of ''[[Thisday]]'' newspaper. The articles are praised for highlighting issues in Nigeria, as well as discussing popular topics, current events and notable people, often in a polemic/critical style. Through PENdulum, Momodu became a prominent voice for the APC presidential candidate at the 2015 general election in Nigeria - the current president [[Muhammadu Buhari]]. |
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The [[gele]] has been worn by Nigerian women for decades, but recently became more fashionable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/07/16/segun.gele.nigeria.headgear/index.html |title=Segun Gele featured on CNN |date= |accessdate=1 August 2017 }}</ref> Styling the [[Gele]] usually requires a difficult technique, thus a lot of women do not wear it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bellatory.com/fashion-accessories/Nigerian-Women-and-Their-Gele |title=Nigerian women and the Gele |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> Segun Gele has been featured on CNN where he talked about his gravity-defying head gears.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/07/16/segun.gele.nigeria.headgear/index.html |title=Segun Gele featured on CNN |date= |accessdate=1 August 2017 }}</ref> |
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Oluwasegun, meaning "God has been victorious",<ref name="test">{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/yor.php|title = BEHIND THE NAME the etymology and history of first names|date = |accessdate=1 August 2017 |website =Behind the name |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> was born on the 2nd of May 1974 in the Western part of nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.griotsrepublic.com/segun-gele |title= Segun Gele profile |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> He grew up in Lagos and moved to Houston in 2003. In 2013, he got married to his wife, Olufunmilola, and they have three children from their union.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trendyafrica.com/a-perspective-view-of-the-much-anticipated-segun-gele-wedding/ |title=Segun Gele wedding |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> |
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Ayobamidele, meaning "my joy has followed me home",<ref name="test">{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/yor.php|title = BEHIND THE NAME the etymology and history of first names|date = |accessdate=4 March 2015 |website =Behind the name |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> is the last of three siblings. He lost his father at the age of 13, thereafter relying on his mother and relatives for support. Dele was taught by his late mother, who died on 18 May 2007,<ref name="compass">{{Cite web|url = http://www.compassnewspaper.com/NG/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61233:my-presidential-mission--dele-momodu-&catid=38:life-a-style&Itemid=689|title ='My presidential mission' - Dele Momodu|date = 19 June 2010|accessdate = |website = Nigerian Compass|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> not to despair even when times are tough. This was exemplified by her continual support of him even when others had written him off. She had given him up to a third chance at passing his [[West African Examinations Council|WAEC]] (Senior Secondary Exams). Although his mother's source of income was from petty trading, and she had two older children to care for, she laboured hard to sustain her family, and in the words of Momodu, "She didn't give up on me."<ref name="compass"/> |
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[[File:Dele Momodu and Queen Elizabeth II.jpg|thumb|Dele Momodu and Queen Elizabeth II]] |
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== Education and career == |
== Education and career == |
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A graduate of [[Lagos State University]] in 2001, Segun Gele holds a degree in [[English language|English]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.griotsrepublic.com/segun-gele |title= Segun Gele profile |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> It was in Houston where his career as a fashion icon and makeup artist really kick-started. Segun Gele revealed that he learnt to tie the gele from his mother while growing up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.griotsrepublic.com/segun-gele |title= Segun Gele profile |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> His career kickstarted when, at a party in Houston, he bet $7 with a woman to impress her by tying her gele beautifully. He won the bet and subsequently went on to make $265 that day from tying other women's headgear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.griotsrepublic.com/segun-gele |title= Segun Gele profile |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> |
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A graduate of University of Ife, (now [[Obafemi Awolowo University]], Ile-Ife) 1982, Dele Momodu holds a degree in [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] and a master's degree in [[English Literature]] (1988). He lectured at the [[Oyo State]] College of Arts and Science in [[Ile-Ife]], between 1982 and 1983 while on National Service. Between 1983 and 1985, he was private secretary to the former Deputy Governor of [[Ondo State]], Chief [[Akin Omoboriowo]]. In 1986, Momodu served the Ooni of Ife, Oba [[Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II]], managing the Motel Royal Limited owned by the monarch. Following Momodu's resignation from the Motel Royal, he went on to study for his post-graduate degree in English literature. He was during this time contributing articles to the likes of ''[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]'', ''Sunday Tribune'' and other Nigerian-based publications.On 30 July 2016, Dele was awarded with an honorary doctorate degree (PhD) from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, earning him the title "Doctor of Humane Letters". |
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He made a business out of this and is paid to tie Gele and do makeovers at events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/07/16/segun.gele.nigeria.headgear/index.html |title=Segun Gele featured on CNN |date= |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> |
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[[File:Dele Momodu and President Bill Clinton.jpg|thumb|Dele Momodu and former President Bill Clinton]] |
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== Involvement with M. K. O. Abiola == |
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In May 1988, Dele Momodu got his first job as Staff Writer with ''African Concord'' magazine, owned by late Chief [[Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola]]. A year later, Momodu was transferred to ''Weekend Concord'' as a pioneer staff. He wrote the first cover story for the paper in March 1989. He also contributed to other publications such as the ''National Concord'', ''Sunday Concord'', ''Business Concord'' and the Yoruba newspaper ''Isokan''. In May 1989, he became Literary Editor, within six months he became News Editor of the ''Weekend Concord''. Between May 1990 and September 1991 he edited May Ellen Ezekiel's ''Classique'', a celebrity magazine, an appointment that made him the highest paid editor in Nigeria. He resigned and tried his hand at doing business as a bread distributor for his mentor Chief Moshood Abiola, who owned "Wonderloaf". Following this, Momodu started a public relations outfit, Celebrities-Goodwill Limited, which managed the accounts of Chief Moshood Abiola, Dr Mike Adenuga, Mr Hakeem Belo-Osagie and other distinguished Nigerians. |
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[[File:Dele Momodu with MKO Abiola.png|thumb|left|Dele and his wife, Bolaji with the late Chief [[M. K. O. Abiola]] ]] |
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In 1993, Momodu resigned to join the Moshood Abiola Presidential Campaign Organization. Momodu was arrested and detained at Alagbon Close in Lagos, after the annulment of the 12 June Presidential election by General [[Ibrahim Babangida]]. He was severely punished by the reigning dictatorship for his pro-democratic views but was undeterred. He was to be arrested in 1995 and charged with [[treason]] by the government of [[Sani Abacha]], then a dictator. Momodu was accused of being one of the brains behind the pirate radio station, Radio Freedom (later Radio Kudirat), after the cold-blooded murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Momodu managed to escape by masquerading as a farmer through the Seme border into [[Cotonou]], in [[Benin Republic]], from where he fled to [[Togo]], [[Ghana]] and eventually to the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.saharareporters.com/blog-entry/dele-momodu-african-icon-50-kayode-mallami |title=An African Icon at 50 |date= |accessdate=4 March 2015 |website=Sahara reporters |publisher= |last=Mallami |first=Kayode |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617031733/http://saharareporters.com:80/blog-entry/dele-momodu-african-icon-50-kayode-mallami |archivedate=17 June 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> For three agonising years, he could not re-enter his homeland, Nigeria. He has since been absolved of all accusations made by the Abacha administration. |
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== Ovation International == |
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Momodu started ''Ovation International'' in 1996 while still in exile. After the death of Abiola in prison, and the subsequent death of his persecutor, [[Sani Abacha]], Momodu ended his exile. Since then, he has expanded ''Ovation International'', and it is now one of Africa's most popular celebrity magazines. ''Ovation International'' is also reputed to be the only bi-lingual magazine in Africa, having editions printed in both English and French. |
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[[File:Dele-Momodu-George-Bush-600x399.jpg|thumb|Dele Momodu with former President George W. Bush]] |
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== Ovation Red Carol == |
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Dele Momodu has held an annual event every year since 2008, known as the Ovation Red Carol (later changed to Ovation Carol and Awards). The Red Carol is held every December, and has become one of West Africa's most popular annual Christmas events, often involving musical performances, drama, fashion shows and award presentations for varying charitable causes. From 2008-2012 it was held in Lagos, Nigeria, but was held in [[Accra]], Ghana, in December 2013. In 2013, former president of Ghana [[J. J. Rawlings]] attended, with [[Wyclef Jean]] as the headline act, along with many other international performers, including [[M.I]], [[Ice Prince]] and [[Burna Boy]] from Nigeria. In 2015, two shows were held for the first time - one in Lagos, Nigeria and the other in Accra, with Nigerian performer [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]] headlining both events, as well as American singer [[Evelyn "Champagne" King]] for the Lagos show. The 2016 show was held in Lagos at Eko Hotel & Suites, with Ovation presenter Daala Oruwari and actor [[Richard Mofe Damijo]] serving as co-hosts. [[Korede Bello]], [[Flavour N'abania]], [[Reekado Banks]], [[King Sunny Ade]] and [[Simi (singer)]] all performed at the [[Globacom]]-sponsored event, and was attended by Ghanaian President [[John Dramani Mahama]]. A video tribute was held for the late producer [[OJB Jezreel]] in the presence of his family. |
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== Family and personal life == |
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On 19 December 1992, Dele married his wife Mobolaji Abiodun Momodu.<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://saharareporters.com/2010/09/15/dele-momodu-officially-applies-presidential-candidate-labour-party|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160829025225/http://saharareporters.com/2010/09/15/dele-momodu-officially-applies-presidential-candidate-labour-party|dead-url =yes|archive-date =29 August 2016|title = Dele Momodu Officially Applies As Presidential Candidate For Labour Party|date = 15 September 2010|accessdate = 4 March 2015|website = Sahara Reporters|publisher = |last = Godwin Amaize|first = Ohimai}}</ref> They have four children: Pekan<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/famous-parents/my-father-was-disappointed-when-he-lost-presidential-election-dele-momodus-son/ |title=My father was disappointed when he lost presidential election — Dele Momodu’s son |date=17 November 2013 |accessdate=4 March 2015 |website=Punch Nigeria |publisher= |last=Adeniji |first=Gbenga |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131944/http://www.punchng.com/feature/famous-parents/my-father-was-disappointed-when-he-lost-presidential-election-dele-momodus-son/ |archivedate=2 April 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref> (born 1994), Yole (born 1996), Eniafe (born 1997) and Korewa (born 2004).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afrinollynews.com/2014/04/finally-meet-ovation-publisher-dele.html |title=Finally Meet Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu's Wife and His Four Handsome Sons |date=24 April 2014 |accessdate=4 March 2015 |website=Afrinolly News Entertainments |publisher= |last= |first= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150307032139/http://www.afrinollynews.com:80/2014/04/finally-meet-ovation-publisher-dele.html |archivedate=7 March 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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Segun Gele is also known for his work as an actor. In 2017, he took part in the movie "American Driver" which was shot in 2017. According to him, more projects are in development..<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8722671/ |title= Segun Gele profile |accessdate=1 August 2017}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.goingontop.com/spk_delemomodu.php goingontop.com] |
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* {{Official website|http://delemomodu2011.com/}} |
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Revision as of 12:53, 2 August 2017
Segun Gele | |
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Dele Momodu and President Buhari | |
| Born | 2 May 1974 Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Entrepreneur, Events planner |
| Spouse |
Olufunmilola Olaleye
(m. 2013) |
Segun Gele (born Hakeem Oluwasegun Olaleye; 2 May 1974)[1] is a Houston-based Nigerian make-up artist , actor, and events planner. He is a well-known for his ability to tie the gele which is a fashion accessory of significant importance to the Nigerian women's fashion culture.[2] The gele has been worn by Nigerian women for decades, but recently became more fashionable.[3] Styling the Gele usually requires a difficult technique, thus a lot of women do not wear it.[4] Segun Gele has been featured on CNN where he talked about his gravity-defying head gears.[5]
Early life/Personal life
Oluwasegun, meaning "God has been victorious",[6] was born on the 2nd of May 1974 in the Western part of nigeria.[7] He grew up in Lagos and moved to Houston in 2003. In 2013, he got married to his wife, Olufunmilola, and they have three children from their union.[8]
Education and career
A graduate of Lagos State University in 2001, Segun Gele holds a degree in English.[9] It was in Houston where his career as a fashion icon and makeup artist really kick-started. Segun Gele revealed that he learnt to tie the gele from his mother while growing up.[10] His career kickstarted when, at a party in Houston, he bet $7 with a woman to impress her by tying her gele beautifully. He won the bet and subsequently went on to make $265 that day from tying other women's headgear.[11] He made a business out of this and is paid to tie Gele and do makeovers at events.[12]
Film
Segun Gele is also known for his work as an actor. In 2017, he took part in the movie "American Driver" which was shot in 2017. According to him, more projects are in development..[13]
References
- ^ "Segun Gele featured on CNN". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Nigerian women and the Gele". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele featured on CNN". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Nigerian women and the Gele". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele featured on CNN". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "BEHIND THE NAME the etymology and history of first names". Behind the name. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele profile". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele wedding". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele profile". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele profile". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele profile". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele featured on CNN". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Segun Gele profile". Retrieved 1 August 2017.