Segun Gele (born Hakeem Oluwasegun Olaleye; 2 May 1974)[1] is a Nigerian born make-up artist and entrepreneur based in United States. His work was featured on CNN for his ability to tie the gele in flamboyant style, a fashion attire of significant importance to the Yoruba, Nigerian and West African women's fashion culture.

Segun Gele
Born (1974-05-02) 2 May 1974 (age 50)
Nigeria
EducationSt. Gregory's College, Lagos
Alma materLagos State University
Occupation(s)Actor, Entrepreneur, Events planner
Spouse
Olufunmilola Olaleye
(m. 2013)

Personal life

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Oluwasegun was born on 2 May 1974 in the Cross River State, Nigeria.[2] He grew up in Lagos and finally relocated to the United States in 2001. In 2010, he married his wife, Olufunmilola, and they have three wonderful children. Segungele is a multi-talented and gifted individual who has excelled in every area he ventured into. He pioneered the revolutionary art of gele tying which earned him the brand-name "segungele".

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Education and career

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Gele is an alumnus of St. Gregory's College, Lagos. SegunGele graduated from Lagos State University in 2001, with a degree in English.[2] His career as a fashion personality and makeup artist started in Houston. SegunGele revealed that he learnt to tie the gele from his mother while growing up.[2] 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.[clarification needed][2] He made a business out of this and is paid to tie gele and do makeovers at events.[1]

Film

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In 2017, Gele took part in the movie American Driver.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Misty Showalter, CNN. "Segun Gele: Master of Nigeria's gravity-defying headgear - CNN.com". Edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2017-08-06. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b c d "Segun Gele | Griots Republic| Black Travel Profiles". Griots Republic. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  3. ^ tosan. "A perspective of the much anticipated "Segun Gele" Wedding". Trendy Africa. Retrieved 2017-08-06.