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Segun Gele | |
|---|---|
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.