Segun Gele
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 Nigerian and West African women's fashion culture.
Segun Gele | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 May 1974 Nigeria |
| Education | St. Gregory's College, Lagos |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| Occupation | Actor, Entrepreneur, Events planner |
| Spouse(s) | Olufunmilola Olaleye
(m. 2013) |
Personal life
Oluwasegun was born on 2 May 1974 in the Western part of Nigeria.[2] He grew up in Lagos and moved to Houston in 2003. In 2013, he married his wife, Olufunmilola, and they have three childrenn.[3]
Education and career
He is an alum of the St. Gregory's College, Lagos. Gele is graduate of Lagos State University in 2001, with a degree in English.[2] His career as a fashion personality and makeup artist started in Houston. Gele 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.[2] He made a business out of this and is paid to tie gele and do makeovers at events.[1]
Film
In 2017, Gele took part in the movie American Driver.
References
- By Misty Showalter, CNN. "Segun Gele: Master of Nigeria's gravity-defying headgear - CNN.com". Edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
- "Segun Gele | Griots Republic| Black Travel Profiles". Griots Republic. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
- tosan. "A perspective of the much anticipated "Segun Gele" Wedding". Trendy Africa. Retrieved 2017-08-06.