Munachi Abii, often called Muna[1], is a Nigerian rapper, model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2007.[2][3] She was a cast of Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.[3]
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| Born | Munachi Gail Teresa Abii Nwankwo 5 November 1987 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Education | Benson Idahosa University |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper singer Songwriter actress Model |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Title | Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2007 |
Life
editEarly life and pageantry
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Abii was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She had her secondary education at Federal Government Girls' College, Abuloma. She proceeded to Benson Idahosa University, where she obtained a degree in international relation.[1]
Abii, at age 20, while studying in the university, won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant.[3] In an interview with Vanguard in 2009, she disclosed that she worked with Matilda Kerry to raise awareness for cervical cancer.[4]
Musical career
editAbii performed with Specimen A, a rap group based in PorthHarcourt. In April 2012 she released two singles:"Here To Stay" and "Down Down Low".[1] Abii also performed with Ijaw Boys as a guest artist.[5] She has written songs for artists such as J. Martins and Waje, and has appeared in several music videos, among them, P Square's "Ifunanya".[1]
In June 2010, Abiii signed with RMG record label. She worked on her debut album, The Goddess, The Hustler.[6]
Abii represented Nigeria at a televised BET Cypher for the BET Awards in 2011.[7]
Acting
editIn 2019, Abii featured in Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.[8] She starred in Finding Hubby (2020)[9] and Obsession (2022).[10]
Endorsement
editIn 2011, Abii signed an endorsement deal with Unilever as a model for Lux soap and featured in a commercial for the brand. After shooting the video for her feature on Michael Word's Pop Sugar, she co-presented the television series Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa.[11]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Living in Bondage (Breaking Free) | Nominated | [12] |
| — | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Inside the Private Life of Munachi Abii – THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (25 November 2022). "Why I switched from beauty pageant to rap music". Munachi Abii – Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Alake, Olumide (24 June 2023). "Osas Ighodaro, Ufuoma McDermott & 3 movie stars, who were beauty queens". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Alex, Samade (16 January 2010). "Handing over a relief, Says Munachi Abii". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Munachi Abii is ready for music career". ModernGhana. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Munachi Abii Steps Up Music Career". PM NEWS Nigeria. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO: BET Hip Hop Awards Nigerian Cypher 2011 (MALE & FEMALE)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (25 May 2020). "5 memorable scenes in 'Living in Bondage Breaking Free'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Finding Hubby: Ade Laoye, Kehinde Bankole, others to star in screen adaptation".
- ^ "Mercy Aigbe, Shaffy Bello, others attend premiere of 'Obsession'". Punch Newspapers. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Ayodele (2 August 2016). "Ex Beauty Queen becomes TV Presenter". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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