Musician/actress, Gift Iyumame Uwame (aka Muma Gee) popularly known for her songKade, has branded herself in showbiz with her fusion of western and African rhythm. The Odiabidi, Upata Kingdom, Ekpeye land, in Rivers State chief and University of Port Harcourt Theatre Arts graduate has managed to keep a low profile, but recently she shares with DANIEL ANAZIA her first favourites.First encounter with a producer That was in 1997 with Nelson Brown, who believed in me, and it was at the Even Ezra Studios, Victoria Island, Lagos. First song written Ekpeye Ebeleni ooo (Love for Peace and Progress). The video was directed by Sam Dede. First appearance on stage It was on a Saturday, during our social night at Government Girls' Science Secondary School, Kuje, Abuja, where I finished my secondary education in 1995. It remains memorable to me. First album From Grass to Grace released in 1998First award Best Female Vocalist and Best Fresh Face Artist, AMEN awards, 2001. First contract signed It was with Joyful Noise, a UK-based company to perform at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London in 2001. I was privileged to perform on the same stage with the late Miariam Makeba. It was fun and a dream come true to me.First TV appearance Zuma Kid Avenue, an NTA Abuja programme. That was during my primary school days. First money made as an artiste N2, 000 in 1996, as a member of the Port Harcourt based Geraldo Pino band.First kiss From my mum when I was a baby. First choice perfume '' Organzer by Givenchy First memorable Christmas 2003 Christmas and that was in London. It snowed all day and we couldn't go outFirst car A Toyota Rav 4, red in colour and I rocked it throughout my days in UNIPORT.First disappointment When my then studio engineer, Kunle Agboola, wiped my master tape and sold it out. Also, when I lost my close friend, Joy Ohunda, who died during childbirth.First gift you would give out and receive Nothing is good and sweet as love. ' First choice food Fufu (Apu) and native soup ' afang and edikaikong, but I prefer edikaikong because of the vegetable. I also love ewedu and miakarikashi. First choice colour I fluctuate between these bright colours ' pink, yellow, red and neutral classic like gold, silver, terracotta and earth. This is because I'm getting classier by the day. First public show That was in 1997, at the first Nigeria International Song Festival held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) auditorium. I emerged first runner-up in the Ragga category. First fashion favourite I try to be myself in what I do and wear. I don't copy anyone. I always have a feel of what I should look like depending on my mood; and sketch it out for my designer, Steve Ray. He understands my style and makes what suits my body structure. I usually tell him what part of my body to highlight and he does it the way I want it.
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