[1] Umeh vowed to avoid scandals but found herself embroiled in one when journalists questioned her victory, her boyfriend (now husband) Kesse Jabari, was revealed to be an employee of organisers Silverbird Productions.
Umeh discredited the allegations, stating she had contested earlier in 1987 when Jabari was already with Silverbird, but lost to Omasan Buwa.
Since ending her reign, Theatre Arts graduate Umeh has carved a career in music, television/film, modelling, and beauty, and has worked in public relations for cosmetic brand IKB.
[3][5][6][7] In 2013, she released a promotional CD which was a preview of her debut album "Warrior", with an international tour starting in Nigeria.
She was conferred with a honourary Doctor of Philosophy Humane Letters, from Trinity International University of Ambassadors USA.