Gift Iyumame Eke: biography, age, family, net worth

All you need to know about Gift Iyumame Eke popularly known as Muma Gee Let’s take a look at her Biography, Nationality, Career, Age, Net worth, Family.

ABOUT
Gift Iyumame Eke, professionally known as Muma Gee, meaning “do good Gift”, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer, television personality and politician.

EARLY LIFE
Gift Iyumame Eke was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to parents of Ekpeye ethnicity, Uwame grew up in a strict Christian household, the third of six children. Her father, who was involved in Military Medicine, died when she was a child. After her father’s demise, Uwame was raised by her mother. At age four, she joined the local choir at her church, The Seventh-day Adventist. It was there that she began to realise her musical talent and potential.

EDUCATION
Muma gee attended her primary and secondary school education in Abuja, Uwame enrolled at the University of Port Harcourt and earned a degree in Theatre Arts. 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 nightclubs and inner city bars.

CAREER
Moving to Lagos, Gift Iyumame Eke settled in Surulere, a residential and commercial area of that city. Shortly after, she met record producer Nelson Brown. Brown was instrumental in putting together most of the songs on Muma Gee’s debut full-length. In 2006, the album, entitled Kade was released as a CD to music stores. Muma Gee had explained the meaning of its title in an interview, “it is a courageous word that gives hope. I believe so much in empowerment. So Kade represents advocacy and empowerment towards nation building. Following the release of the aforementioned album, Wudi Awa was contacted by Muma Gee in regards to producing a music video for its title track single. Soon after the video was shot, edited and sent to TV stations, it quickly gained popularity, capturing the attention of music lovers in Nigeria. Kade would later be nominated for AMEN Awards, Nigerian Music Video Awards, The Headies Awards, and Sound City Music Video Awards.

In June 2007, Muma Gee performed at the annual Nigerian Breweries-sponsored Star Trek music tour. She was the only female solo artist called upon to sing at the last leg of the national tour. The concert was held at the Hotel Presidential venue in Enugu and featured a star-studded line-up of Nigerian musicians, including P-Square, Daddy Showkey, Davina, and Shine Band, among others. Muma Gee appeared on stage wearing a beaded blouse and a black, rippling skirt. She involved a group of male fans into a dance competition for a chance to win her love. The climax of her show came when she hugged, cuddled and attempted to have a liplock with the winner in public. The young male fan also was treated to a love song she belted out before closing her set with a performance of her hit track “Kade”. Muma Gee at The Headies Awards, March 2008.

By the end of 2007, she began hinting that she was working on new material for her next album. The following year, on 18 May 2008, it was announced that “Amebo” would be the first single to be released from the album. According to Muma Gee, this song was what she had long desired to create: “I have been doing my own thing. I’ve been experimenting even while at the University of Port Harcourt. Now, I want to see what I can achieve professionally.” Explaining what “Amebo” was specifically about, she says, “I am a homegirl, I am an indigenous musician. I believe so much in Nigeria. So, “Amebo” simply talks about our people, our values, and our heritage.” On the 25th of May, Muma Gee premiered the song at an exclusive night party in Ikoyi. Other roles she played at the event included meeting fans, and signing autographs. “Amebo” was sent to radio afterwards; Muma Gee also spoke briefly about the new album’s content and direction, saying, “I figured out that there are lots of love songs in the album. Maybe I am learning the rules to falling in love. (Laughs) and it’s finding interest in my songwriting, maybe, maybe not, well I am not sure.” In 2009, Muma Gee released the album’s second single “African Juice” and its accompanying music video, the latter of which earned her several nominations at that year’s Nigerian Music Video Awards. On 26 February 2010, Vanguard announced that Muma Gee’s second studio album was titled The Woman in Question and that it would be released in March. Along with these details, it was announced Muma Gee had songs with Samini, VIP, and Terry G on the album and that producers on the album would include Cobhams Asuquo, Puffy T, Terry G and OJB.

Beginning March 2010, Muma Gee appeared in the reality television show Gulder Ultimate Search. She had been selected with nine other celebrity participants. After being sent to the jungle, she naturally connected with fellow campmate Emeka Ike. However, their extra-closeness soon prompted viewers to believe their friendship was beyond platonic. Various news outlets and gossip sites depicted Ike as a handsome married actor, with whom Muma Gee was romantically lovestruck. It was further alleged that the pair engaged in lewd conduct during a bathroom scene on the show. Muma Gee admitted to an emotional relationship with her campmate but denied the sex allegations. In another incident, contestant Chioma Chukwuka defied Muma Gee and threw her property out of their tent. She had verbally attacked Muma Gee on several occasions at the camp and made disparaging remarks about her marital status. Throughout their time in the Jungle, both contestants rivalled each other. They were evicted on the same day for not being able to complete their respective tasks. Uwame’s The Woman in Question was released the next day.

On 8 May 2010, During June 2010, Muma Gee was invited for Thanksgiving at the Redeemed Christian Church, by Gus winner Emeka Ike and his wife Emma. There, she met and befriended up-and-coming Nollywood actor Prince Eke—Ike’s best friend—whom she felt was God-sent and who would propose to her seconds later. On 23rd June, Uwame received an engagement ring from Eke shortly after he had arrived safely from work. She would then wed him the following year.

FAMILY
Muma Gee lives in Port Harcourt with her actor husband, whom she has been happily married to since 2011. They are both devout Christians and did not participate in courtship.

Gift Iyumame Eke

As of April 18th, 2014, they had a twin children, “boy and girl”, whom they named “Chika and Chisa” Eke. Her third child and second daughter was born 28 months after they had their twin, she was named “Okwuluoka”, she was born the same day as her father Prince Eke on 18 August 2016.

PERSONAL LIFE
In October 2014, Muma Gee officially announced her intent to run for a seat in the federal House of Representatives via the Ahoada East–Abua–Odual constituency in Rivers State. She initially registered to run as a member of the Rivers State People’s Democratic Party but later switched allegiance to the Labour Party, becoming the party’s nominee for the seat. While elaborating on the reasons for her decision to join politics, Muma Gee described the move as the appropriate means to “liberate her people” who she says deserves representation that is qualitative and has their best interest in mind.

She was defeated at the federal election by Betty Apiafi, who ran as a PDP candidate and who has represented the constituency since 2007.

ACHIEVEMENT
Muma Gee 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.

Muma Gee’s husband and kids

—In 2009, she was nominated for four awards at the 3rd edition of the Nigerian Music Video Awards.

NET WORTH
Gift Iyumame Eke is currently one of the richest and most influential female artiste in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $1 million.