Sabina Umeh-Akamune

Sabina Umeh
Born
Sabina Ifeoma Umeh
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMBGN 1990
Major
competition(s)		Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 1990
Websitehttp://sabinaworld.com/

Sabina Umeh listenⓘ (born Sabina Ifeoma Umeh, 1969) is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, model and beauty pageant titleholder.[1][2][3]

Career

The daughter of a renowned playwright and professor, Umeh was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 1990 in December 1989, and would participate in Miss Universe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss World, where she won the Miss Personality award.[2] Prior to MBGN, she had been crowned Miss Uniben of the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] Umeh vowed to avoid scandals but found herself embroiled in one when journalists questioned her victory, her boyfriend (now husband) Kesse Jabari, was revealed to be an employee of organisers Silverbird Productions. Umeh discredited the allegations, stating she had contested earlier in 1987 when Jabari was already with Silverbird, but lost to Omasan Buwa. Since ending her reign, Theatre Arts graduate Umeh has carved a career in music, television/film, modelling, and beauty, and has worked in public relations for cosmetic brand IKB.

A specialist in dance, choreography and acting, Umeh is co-founder and artistic director of music production company Juicygroove which promotes aspiring talent in Nigeria and abroad,[4] and has carved out a career in music.[3][5][6][7] In 2013, she released a promotional CD which was a preview of her debut album "Warrior", with an international tour starting in Nigeria.[8]

The Sabina brand is currently being managed and marketed in partnership with three of the top entertainment management teams in the United States.

Education

She has a Degree in Theatre Art from the University of Benin (UNIBEN). She was conferred with a honourary Doctor of Philosophy Humane Letters, from Trinity International University of Ambassadors USA.[9]

Personal Life

She is Married to a designer and former Model Kese Jabari for over 30years, and they have four Children together.[10] They first met in the University of Benin (UNIBEN).[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Ukoni, Nkarenyi (11 September 2011). "Free yourself, be unique - Sabina Umeh-Akamune". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b Popoola, Kazeem (26 November 2011). "Ex-beauty queen, Sabina Umeh in new improved mode". National Mirror. Lagos, Nigeria.
  3. ^ a b "Nigerian Beauty Queens still rocking". The Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  4. ^ "The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News". www.ngrguardiannews.com. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
  5. ^ Ogunma, Hilda (18 March 2012). "'Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria' pageant celebrates 25th anniversary". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  6. ^ Segun-Oduntan, Olumide (24 July 2011). "Sabina Umeh returns in dazzling photo shoot". National Mirror. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on August 8, 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  7. ^ "The Founders". juicygroove.com. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  8. ^ How I keep my shape after 4 kids - Sabina, Ex Nigeria’s beauty queen
  9. ^ Ojo, Temitope (September 4, 2018). "Ex - beauty queen, Sabina Umeh conferred with honourary Doctorate Degree". Vanguard Allure.
  10. ^ Ojo, Temitope (September 4, 2018). "Ex - beauty queen, Sabina Umeh conferred with honorary doctorate degree". Vanguard Allure.
  11. ^ "Sabina Umeh-Akamune biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
Preceded by MBGN
1990 		Succeeded by