Sabina Umeh-Akamune
Sabina Umeh (born c. 1969 as Sabina Ifeoma Umeh), is a Nigerian singer/songwriter and model.[1][2][3]
Sabina Umeh | |
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Born | Sabina Ifeoma Umeh |
Title | MBGN 1990 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Major competition(s) | Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 1990 |
Website | http://sabinaworld.com/ |
The daughter of a renowned playwright and professor, Umeh, a graduate of the University of Benin with a degree in Theatre Arts, was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 1990 in December 1990, 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,[1] Since ending her reign, Umeh has used the pageant's exposure to pursue a career in music, television/film modelling and beauty industries, and had worked in public relations promoting 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. USA.
References
- Ukoni, Nkarenyi (11 September 2011). "Free yourself, be unique - Sabina Umeh-Akamune". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- Popoola, Kazeem (26 November 2011). "Ex-beauty queen, Sabina Umeh in new improved mode". National Mirror. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- "Nigerian Beauty Queens still rocking". The Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- "The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News". www.ngrguardiannews.com. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- Ogunma, Hilda (18 March 2012). "'Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria' pageant celebrates 25th anniversary". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- Segun-Oduntan, Olumide (24 July 2011). "Sabina Umeh returns in dazzling photo shoot". National Mirror. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- "The Founders". juicygroove.com. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- How I keep my shape after 4 kids - Sabina, Ex Nigeria’s beauty queen
External links
- Sabina Umeh-Akamune – profile at juicygroove.com
Preceded by Regina Askia Usoro |
MBGN 1990 |
Succeeded by Adenike Oshinowo |