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John Segawa is a director, actor, writer, theatre personality and an art teacher by profession.
He is a hardworking individual best known for directing the television series Honourablez (2017).
He is the Creative Director at Beyond Borders Entertainment, an entertainment agency that produces artistic content for TV and other stage performances.
Early Life and Education
John Segawa was born in Uganda and kept on attending different schools throughout his education journey.
He had his primary education at Mugwanya Preparatory School in Kabojja and St. Savio Junior School in Kisubi.
St. Charles Lwanga, Kasasa; St. Edwards, Bukumi; and St. Henry’s College Kitovu were the secondary schools he went to.
All are single-sex schools affiliated with the Catholic Brothers of Christian Instruction.
He was an art instructor before becoming a theatre teacher. He had begun competing in dramatic contests as early as primary school.
His father is still opposed to his son’s occupation.
Segawa is the father of three children, all of whom were mothered by different women.
Career and Professional Work Experience
John Segawa’s first job was as a Fine Art and General Paper teacher at Pride Academy and Mengo Senior High School. In 1994, he began acting in the performing arts with Afri- Talent, where he also served as director, set designer, and stage manager.
He is now a businessman in the arts. He is currently the Operations Director at Beyond Borders Entertainment.
John Segawa is the director, stage manager, and performer of Afri-talent, one of the main local theatrical groups.
When Afri-Diamonds was still alive, Segawa shared the stage with seasoned actors like Abby Mukiibi, Mariam Ndagire, Ashraf Ssemwogerere, and Kato Lubwama. The fans came to know him then.
Afri-diamonds members disagreed in 2000, and the group separated, resulting in the formation of Afri-talent and Diamond’s Ensemble.
It only took Segawa two years to establish his genius on stage and in management. With Mpereketta, a populist drama on Buganda’s land issues, his company became a success in 1997.
His fame skyrocketed as a result of his impressive personal achievements. Segawa has remained in the theatre while most of his colleagues have moved on to FM stations or music.
He went through this when he worked as a producer at Radio Two, only to depart eight months later and return to his Bat Valley theatrical office.
Achievements and Awards
He is known for designing artistically rich stages.
His stage setups are characterised by his art education. He usually contributes to the concept, design, and painting. He’s been doing it since 1994 when he joined Afri-talent.
Relationships
Segawa, who fathered three children from two different women, claims that all of their moms and children are his close friends.
He has one child from his relationships with Top City actress Mariam Ndagire and radio personality Ruth Wanyana.
Currently, Leila Kayondo is seeing John Segawa after ending her difficult relationship with businessman ex-boyfriend SK Mbuga.
Leila Kayondo and John Segawa have known each other for the past 20 years, and Leila claims Segawa has always been there for her, even during her most difficult times.
Controversies
Segawa, a rumoured ‘ladies man,’ dated two great actors and friends, Mariam Ndagire and Ruth Wanyana, before they violently split up after finding out.
Ruth Wanyana and Mariam Ndagiire were bandmates and close friends in the past. They are both mothers to Segawa’s children.
