Segun Arinze Opens Up About His Failed Marriage, Shares Emotional Journey

Segun Arinze, the veteran Nollywood actor, has candidly shared insights into his personal life, particularly concerning his failed marriage and the emotional journey thereafter.

At 58 years old, Arinze, known for his roles in various Nigerian films, reflected on his past relationship experiences during an interview with media personality Chude.

He revealed that his first marriage to actress Anne Njemanze ended in divorce in 1996. Following this, Arinze remained single for 12 years, grappling with the aftermath of the failed marriage.

The seasoned actor confessed that he felt lost and uncertain about finding the right partner after his divorce from Njemanze. However, in 2008, Arinze took the plunge once again and remarried, tying the knot with Julie.

Yet, the road to this decision was not without its challenges. Arinze disclosed that he had been in multiple relationships over the years but struggled to find lasting companionship.

It was in 2007, after a period of introspection and soul-searching, that he reached out to a higher power. In a heartfelt moment, Arinze revealed that he cried out to God, seeking guidance and clarity in his quest for a life partner.

He said;

“I stayed out of marriage after the first one crashed. I stayed out of marriage for like 12 years before I remarried. I remarried in 2008. Not that I gave up on marriage, I was just really confused about getting the right person.

“I got into so many crazy relationships. Both the ones that were good, crazy, and bad I have seen all. That year, 2007. I cried to God and said ‘Father Lord I have had enough can you just give me a wife’. I said just find me a wife. I remember I cried.

“And then I went to a wedding and I saw this beautiful woman. I asked my PA to get her number but he came back because he was scared. Julius Agwu and I were the MCs at the event. It was Don Chi’s wedding. And Julius Agwu said ‘My brother dey look for wife o’. When I sat I went to meet her, collected her contact and then invited her to a dinner. That is how it started. The rest is history.

“We are sixteen years in marriage now with three lovely kids. She is a lawyer. She is also my legal adviser.

“When that happened to me in 1997 I kept quiet. I did not say anything. I just let it go. Till date I said nothing and I do not want to say anything. I do not want to discuss anything about it. It happened. The shit will always happen. Everybody has a closet.”