Saheed Balogun is a renowned Nigerian actor, director and producer, born on February 5th, 1967 in Kwara State, Nigeria. He began his acting career in the late 1970s, and has since become a leading figure in the Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood.
Early Life and Education
Saheed Balogun grew up in Kwara State, Nigeria, where he attended elementary and high school. He then proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic where he studied marketing before venturing into acting.
Career
Saheed Balogun began his acting career in 1978 under the tutelage of veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, also known as Oga Bello. He was part of Oga Bello’s theater group and performed in several plays before making his movie debut in the 1981 Yoruba movie, titled “Murphy.”
Balogun has since starred in numerous Nigerian and Yoruba language movies, and has also produced and directed several films. Some of the movies he has acted in include “Owo Blow,” “Maa ni mido kan,” “Modupe temi,” “Eti keta,” “Asewo to re Mecca,” amongst others.
In addition to acting, Balogun is also passionate about promoting the Nigerian movie industry on a global scale. He has achieved international recognition for his contribution to the movie industry and other philanthropic ventures.
Personal Life
Saheed Balogun was married to renowned Yoruba actress, Fathia Williams, also known as Fathia Balogun. The couple got married in 2000, and their union produced two children before their divorce.
Balogun is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, using his platform as a celebrity to make a positive impact in Nigerian society. He is also a lover of cars and luxury lifestyle, owning several cars, including a Porsche Panamera. He also owns a mansion in Lagos, Nigeria.
Net Worth
Saheed Balogun has an estimated net worth of $500,000 according to Celebrity Net Worth. In Nigerian Naira, his net worth is over 182 million, in Canadian Dollar, his net worth is about $635,000, in Ghana Cedi, his net worth is over 3 million, in Kenya Shilling, his net worth is over 61 million, in South Africa Rand, his net worth is over 10 million, in Uganda Shilling, his net worth is over 1.8 billion, and in India Rupee, his net worth is over 36 million.
Filmography
Saheed Balogun has acted in several movies throughout his illustrious career. Some of his notable works include:
– Owo Blow
– Maa ni mido kan
– Modupe temi
– Omo Alhaja
– Asewo to re Mecca
– Saworo Ide
– Basirat
– Akoto olokada
– Kola Oni Kekere
Social Media
You can follow Saheed Balogun on his social media platforms:
– Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaheedBalogun
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saheedbalogun/
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saheedbalogunfanpage/
Awards and Nominations
Saheed Balogun has received numerous awards and nominations for his acting, directing, and producing skills. Some of these awards include:
– Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards for “Eti Keta”
– Special Recognition Award at the African Movie Academy Awards
– Best Producer Award at the Yoruba Film and Television Awards
– Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards