Gift Iyumame was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on November 18th, 1978. She is a famous Nigerian singer, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer and Media personality.
Gift Iyumame Profile
Real Name: Gift Iyumame Uwame Eke
Net Worth: $100k
Date of Birth: November 18th, 1978
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Education: Bsc Holder
Source of Wealth: Acting
Gift Iyumame Biography
She is Originally from Odiabidi, a small village in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State Gift Iyumame grew up in a Christian household. She is the third child in a family of six children. Her father, who was a Military Doctor died when she was still young.
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After her father’s death, she was raised by her mother. At the age of 4 years old, she joined the local choir at her church, The Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was there that she began to realize her musical talent and potential.
Muma Gee completed both her primary and secondary school education in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and obtained both her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate. She then proceeded to University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts.
Gift Iyumame Career
After completing her university education, she went into business and entrepreneurship. In addition to her academic background, she owned and operated numerous other businesses including vehicle leasing company, restaurant, tailor shop and beauty salon. She also became part of Port Harcourt’s burgeoning music scene, performing at occasion and inner city events.
In 2004, she started her music career and became popular after releasing her hit single “Kade” which also became the title and first track of her first official album released in 2006. The music video of Kade was directed by Wudi Awa.
In 2010, Muma Gee rose to prominence as a contestant on the celebrity edition of Nigerian reality TV series Gulder Ultimate Search. Prior to entering the show, she had worked on her second studio album, The Woman in Question, that would be released a day after her eviction. On May 3rd, 2010, she released her second official studio album titled “The Woman in Question”. Amebo and African Juice were the two singles released from the second studio album.
She also has been collaborated with artists and producers such as Samini, VIP, OJB, Cobhams, Asuquo and Terry G amongst others. In early 2012, she started work on her third studio album titled “Motherland” with hit singles like Port Harcourt is Back, African Woman Skilashy and Jikele.
Apart from singing, Gift Iyumame is also an actress and has acted in few Nollywood movies some of which include the Code, Last Dance, Solid Affection, and The Code. She is currently signed to Black Attraction Productions, Mgee Records and Geeklips Entertainment.
Gift Iyumame Personal Life
In 2011, she got married to one of the Nollywood famous actor Prince Eke. On April 18th, 2014, she gave birth to a set of twins comprising of a boy and a girl by the name Chika Eke and Chisa Eke. Their third child and second daughter by the name Okwuluoka was born on August 18th, 2016.
Gift Iyumame Awards
Gift Iyumame in the cause of her career as an artiste and actress has earned numerous achievements and honors which include;
• Oonyon 1 of Upata Kingdom, Queen of African Music, Pop Queen and Mrs. Ngor-Okpala
• The music video of her 2006 hit single, Kade, received five nominations including two AMEN Awards, one Nigerian Music Video Awards, one Headies Awards and one Sound City Music Video Awards for Best Picture and Best Costume.
• In 2009, she was nominated for four awards at the 3rd edition of the Nigerian Music Video Awards.
Gift Iyumame Eke Net Worth
The Nigerian Movie star has an estimated net worth of around $100k.