Saheed Balogun (''(sometimes spelled as "Saidi")'' ; born 5 February 1967) is a veteran

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, and producer.

Early life and career

Saheed Balogun was born on 5 February 1967, in

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, South-East Nigeria but hails from

Oyo State Oyo State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun ...

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where he had his primary, secondary and tertiary education respectively. He graduated from

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. He began his acting career in 1978, in which he presented his first television program titled "Youth Today" on

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. He produced his first film titled ''City Girl'' in 1989 but had also been featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films before then.

Personal life

Saheed Balogun was initially married to a

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actress,

Fathia Balogun Faithia Williams Balogun (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. Early life Faithia Williams who is of Delta state descent, was born in Ikeja on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family o ...

but they separated and divorced. He is remarried and has four children.

Selected filmography

*''Modupe Temi (Thankful)'' - The first two cast movie in Africa *''Gbogbo Ere (Total profit)'' - The first three cast movie in west Africa *''Third Party'' - The first ever ankara movie in Africa *''Òfin mósè (2006)''. *''

Family on Fire Family on Fire is a 2011 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan. The film stars Saheed Balogun, Segun Arinze, Sola Fosudo and Sola Sobowale. The film was premiered on November 4, 2011 at The Lighthouse Hall, Camberwell road, London. ...

(2011)'' *Rogbodiyan (2017) *'' Light In The Dark'' (2019) * ''

Don't Get Mad Get Even ''Don't Get Mad Get Even'' is a Nigerian movie produced in 2019 by Raphael Dedenuola and directed by Wale Ojo. It was released under the production company of RGD Media and distributed by Silver Bird Film Distribution. The movie gives clarity on ...

'' (2019) *''

Shadow Parties ''Shadow Parties'' is a 2021 Nigerian political drama film directed and produced by Yemi Amodu. The film stars Yemi Blaq, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Sola Sobowale, Magdalena Korpas, and Lucien Morgan. It premiered on Ne ...

'' (2020) *''

The Therapist ''The Therapist'' is a 2021 Nigerian drama film directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Rita Dominic, Michelle Dede, Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film was released on 26 March 2021. Synopsis The story is based on a woman who has ...

'' (2021) *''

The Herbert Macaulay Affair ''The Herbert Macaulay Affair'' is a 2019 Nigerian film based on the life of Herbert Macaulay, a Nigerian nationalist and proponent of Nigerian independence. It was directed by Imoh Umoren and featured William Benson in the lead role alongside S ...

'' (2019) *Light in the Dark (2018), a feature film featuring

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, Joke Silvia, Rita Dominic, among others. *Funfun - White (2021) *Online (2021) *Finding Ireti (2022) *Bidemi Jagba (2023)

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Early life and career

Personal life

Selected filmography

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