Ummi Ibrahim is a Kannywood actress who became known in the film Jinsi where she got her name Zeezee.[1][2]

Ummi Ibrahim
Born1987 (age 36–37)
Borno State
Citizenship Nigeria
Occupation(s)Kannywood actress, musician, business woman
Years active2006 – present

Career

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There is controversy about the actress in the industry as she claims superiority. This sparked reaction among her colleague since she was last seen in the Kannywood in 2006.[3]

Personal life

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Ummi was rumored to have dated the former head of state, General  Ibrahim Babangida. She confirmed they are still friends in an interview with an online newspaper.[4][5]

The Nollywood actress was also an ex-girlfriend to Timaya, the musician from Benue state.[6]

The actress was duped of 450 million by fraudsters after a man who posed as a business partner brought a deal of crude oil. She was consoled by fans and colleague since she contemplated suicide after the incident.[7][8][9][10]

Ummi prided herself in that she doesn't put on makeup since her natural beauty is enough.[11]

Filmography

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  • Jinsi[2]
  • Flag of Love
  • Yan uwa
  • Gambiza
  • Gender

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Online, Tribune (20 September 2017). "6 High-flying Kannywood actresses". Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Zee-Zee: The rise and rise of Jinsi queen". www.thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  3. ^ Lere, Mohammed (29 April 2017). "Supremacy Tussle in Kannywood: Umma Shehu blasts Ummi ZeeZee, says she's a small fry". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. ^ Okonofua, Odion (17 May 2021). "Kannywood actress Ummi Ibrahim says former Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was her boyfriend". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Ummi ZeeZee: Gen. Ibrahim Babangida was my boyfriend - P.M. News". Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  6. ^ Jaafar, Jaafar (8 April 2018). "Dating Timaya my greatest regret in life – Ummi Zee-Zee". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Kannywood's Ummi Ibrahim: I contemplated suicide after being duped of N450m". TheCable Lifestyle. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Actress Ummi Zee-Zee shares suicidal post on social media - Ripples Nigeria". www.ripplesnigeria.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  9. ^ Okonofua, Odion (6 April 2021). "Kannywood actress Ummi Ibrahim recounts how she was duped of N450M by fraudster". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  10. ^ Blueprint (9 April 2021). "I once contemplated suicide – Ummi Ibrahim Zee Zee". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  11. ^ Iheanacho, Onyinyechi (2 August 2021). ""I don't put on make-up because of how beautiful I was created" – Kannywood actress, Ummi Zee Zee". Neptune Prime. Retrieved 6 August 2022.