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Olusegun Johnson: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

Olusegun Mojeed Johnson (born on 8 February) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, producer and businessman. He recently produced a 5Million Naira budget movie titled Ija Ekun, which was directed by veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola.

Early life

He was born on ——- at Kaduna, northern part of Nigeria. He is, however, an indigene of Odogbolu of Ogun-State. He attended Army Primary School in Kaduna, after few years in northern part of Nigeria, his family moved down to Ogun-State and Lagos-State respectively, where he had his secondary school education. He is a graduate of Ibadan Polytechnic, where he studied accountancy and he is an associate of the Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.

In his early age, he had a passion for movie acting, which prompted him to join a theatre group in his school. Through that theatre group, he was able to learn the in & out of the profession, though his parents were not in support of the idea of his movie acting decision. He had passion for Theater Art in Tertiary Institution than Accountancy. However, during his NYSC days, he joined the NYSC drama group, where he was able to garner more experience.

Personal life

Olusegun Johnson is married to his longtime friend, Temitope Johnson with three kids.

Career

The movie Ija Ekun was released in February 2017. The movie was nominated for screening at the 2017 City People Awards and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2017. The movie is a 5Million Naira budget project, with A-List casts such as legendary Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko, Muyiwa Ademola, Bolanle Ninolowo, Ayo Adesanya, Taiwo Ibikunle, Temitope Johnson and many others. The movie is executive produced by his mentor, role model and dearest brother, Muyiwa Ademola.

He is also a businessman with investments in the oil and gas business, Olusegun Johnson is the CEO of Segtop MultiGlobal Investment Limited with a subsidiary movie production company.

Filmography

Ija Ekun (2017)