Saheed Balogun Bio
Saheed Balogun, sometimes spelled as Saidi, is a veteran Nigerian actor, film-maker, director and producer who is best known for playing the role of Kunle in the Nollywood film, Family On Fire. He is also known for other films like Light In The Dark, Outkast, Omo Emi, Emuke, and The Lost Heir.
Saheed Balogun Early Life
The old-timer Nollywood actor was born in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, and was brought up in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Saheed Balogun Education
He had his primary, secondary and tertiary education from Oyo State, where he graduated from Kwara State University, which was then known as Kwara State Polytechnic.
Saheed Balogun Career
He began acting in 1978 when he presented his first television program titled “Youth Today” on NTA. In 1989 he produced his first film, City Girl, but had featured, produced and directed a number of Nigerian films. Over the years, he has featured, produced and directed a number of Nigerian films.
Saidi’s entrant to the movie industry as a young boy in 1981 was warmly welcomed as his love and passion for the game was untamable. He grew into a tycoon in the industry as he has successfully produced and directed blockbuster movies. His fans began calling him James Bond because of his action acting that kind of resembled Bond’s.
Saheed Balogun Age
Saidi was born on February 5, 1967, in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, Africa. He celebrates his birthday on 5th February every year.
Saheed Balogun Family
After doing our research, details about Saidi’s parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Saheed Balogun Marriage
He was married to Fathia Balogun. The couple tied their knot on September 7, 2000, at the Ikorodu Marriage Registry, Lagos, and together they are blessed with two children namely, Khalid and Aaliyah Balogun. However, the couple legally separated January 17, 2014.
Fathia is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer, and director. She was born in Ikeja in February 1969. Her ancestry is from Okpara, Delta State.
Saheed Balogun’s ex-wife attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state, where she obtained the West African School Certificate.
Afterward, she enrolled at Kwara State Polytechnic and graduated with a diploma certificate.
Fathia Balogun has starred, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.
In April 2014, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award, having emerged as best actress of the year along with Odunlade Adekola who emerged as the best actor of the year. Fathia reverted to her maiden name “Williams” after their divorce was finalized.
Fathia and Balogun attended Mercy Aigbe’s 40th birthday in Lagos where they danced together. Williams has cast Saheed Balogun in ‘Aje Oja’, her new film. The movie is being shot at various locations in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The ex-lovers are love interests in the film.
Children
Saidi and Fathia share a son and a daughter named Khalid and Aaliyah Balogun.
Saheed Balogun Body Measurements
- Height: Not Available
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Athletic
- Hair Colour: Black
Saheed Balogun Salary
According to our reliable sources, Balogun’s salary ranges between $1,000 and $3,000 per film.
Saheed Balogun Net Worth
Balogun has not revealed his net worth details yet. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by flashing his wealth. This section is under review, we will update you when details about his/her net worth are revealed.
Saheed Balogun Movies
» Family on Fire
» Eti Keta
» Banana Island Ghost
» Idajo
» Light in the Dark
» Aye Keji
» Omo Emi
» Emuke
» Club
» Outkast
» The Lost Heir
» Aje Oja
» Modupe Temi (Thankful)
» Gbogbo Ere (Total profit)
» Third-Party
» Ofin Mose
Saheed Balogun Funke Tayo Sofowora
Saidi has moved on after legally separating from his ex-wife, Fathia Williams. He is now dating the first cousin of Oba Elegusi, a popular Lagos monarch. Her name is Funke Tayo Sofowora. The lovebirds were spotted together at a classy wedding that Oba Elegusi’s wife threw for her younger sister.
According to Funke herself, she has been with Balogun for about four years now. She is a chartered accountant but she works in the office of the Lagos Attorney General.
Saheed Balogun Video
Check out the video below that shows how Saheed Balogun and Fathia Williams, an ex-couple, celebrated their birthdays together on the same day and the same place.
Saheed Balogun Awards and Achievement
His legacy ranges from producing films to directing and directing. He is, with no doubt, a fine actor as he received the City People Movie Special Recognition Award for his excellent film-making.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saheed Balogun
Who is S. Balogun?
Saidi Balogun is a celebrated actor who gained extensive recognition after appearing as a cast member of Family On Fire as Kunle.
How old is S. Balogun?
He is a Nigerian national born on 5th February 1967 in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria.
How tall is S. Balogun?
Saidi has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is S. Balogun married?
He was married to Fathia Williams. They got married in 2000 and together they have two children. However, Saidi is now in a relationship with Funke Tayo Sofowora.
How much is S. Balogun worth?
Saidi has not yet revealed his net worth, therefore, it is not known what properties he has under his name.
How much does S. Balogun make?
Per our average wage estimates for a Nollywood actor, Saidi receives a salary ranging between $1,000 and $3,000 per film.
Where does S. Balogun live?
Because of security reasons, Balogun has not shared his precise location of residence. Otherwise, if we get images of his house, we will upload them immediately.
Is S. Balogun dead or alive?
Saidi is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is S. Balogun now?
He is shooting his scenes in Fathia’s new movie, Aje Oja.
Saheed Balogun Social Media Accounts
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