Sabina Umeh-Akamune

Who is Sabina Umeh-Akamune?

Sabina Umeh-Akamune, is a Nigerian singer/songwriter and model.

The daughter of a playwright, Umeh-Akamune, a graduate of the University of Benin with a degree in Theatre Arts, was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 1990 in December 1989, and would participate in Miss Universe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss World, where she won the Miss Personality award. Prior to MBGN, she had been crowned Miss Uniben, and competed in MBGN 1987 but lost out to Omasan Buwa.

Since ending her reign, Umeh-Akamune has used the pageant's exposure to pursue a career in modelling and singing, and had worked in public relations promoting cosmetic brand IKB. A specialist in Dance, Choreography and Acting, Umeh-Akamune is co-founder and artistic director of music production company Juicygroove which promotes aspiring talent in Nigeria and abroad, and has carved out a career in music. In 2013, she released a promotional CD which was a preview of her debut album "Warrior", with an international tour starting in Nigeria.

Anambra-native Umeh-Akamune is married to fashion designer and former actor Kese Jabari whom she had first met at the University of Benin; together they have four children, including a set of twins.