Godson Umeh

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Godson Umeh
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Godson in 2020
Born (1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 30)
Reading, Berkshire, England
OccupationsJeweller, Entrepreneur
Years active2014–present
Known forCustom Jewellery Design
Website godsonumeh.com

Godson Umeh (born 11 September 1995) is a British Nigerian jeweler and entrepreneur. [1] He is known for designing jewelry for athletes and musicians. [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Godson was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, to Nigerian parents. [3] He grew up in the United Kingdom and has described his upbringing as central to his identity as both British and Nigerian. [4] During his teenage years, Godson pursued a short-lived football career, before being released at the age of 20. [5] Following his football journey, he developed interest in fashion and luxury accessories, which eventually led him to explore jewelry design. [6]

Career

Godson began his professional jewelry design career at the age of 20, officially launching his brand, Godson in 2018. [7] [8] Creating custom pieces for private clients and public figures. [3]

After establishing his early presence in the United Kingdom, Godson later moved to New York to expand his knowledge of diamond trading and fine jewelry design. [8] [9] His brand soon gained international recognition for its creations, attracting clients across music, sports, and entertainment. [10]

Godson's clients included notable figures such as rap artist Meek Mill, American rapper Bay Swag, footballer Raheem Sterling, and the British rap duo Krept & Konan, Lil Mosey, Zlatan among others. [2]

Boxing

Godson made his boxing debut at a Misfits Boxing event under the MF & DAZN: X Series banner, facing MFB Heavyweight Champion Tempo Arts. [11] [12] For his entrance, he was walked out by the British rap duo Krept & Konan. Sitting ringside in support was American rap artist Bay Swag. [2]

On 16 May 2025, Godson returned to the ring, participating in a Survivor Tag boxing bout under KSI's Misfits Boxing promotion. The match was originally scheduled for 12 April 2025 at the Valliant Live Arena in Derby during Misfits 22: Blinders & Brawls but was later postponed to 16 May following the cancellation of Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business after KSI's withdrawal. During the event, one of Godson's teammates was eliminated by influencer Curtis Pritchard. [13] Godson advanced through three rounds before being eliminated in the fourth. [14]

Boxing record

MF–Professional

1 fight0 wins1 loss
By disqualification01
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Loss0–1Tempo ArtsDQ14 March 2023Telford International Centre in Telford, EnglandFor DAZN x series World Heavyweight title.

Survivor Tag

1 fight0 wins1 loss
By decision01
No.ResultRecordOpponentsTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Loss0–1 Curtis Pritchard SD4 16 May 2025 Vaillant Live, Derby, EnglandUmeh was eliminated after the fourth round. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (19 October 2022). "Godson Umeh Set To Take Underprivileged Youths Off Streets, Sponsor Their Education". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Jones, Rob (6 April 2023). "Godson Umeh: football's iciest jeweller threw a boxing match". GQ. Condé Nast. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Godson Umeh: The Jewelry Artist Plans His Breakthrough in America". Flaunt. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Godson Umeh Reinvents Himself as the Favorite Jeweler Of Football Stars, Celebrities – THISDAYLIVE" . Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  5. ↑ iFL TV (2 March 2023). INTERNATIONAL JEWELER TURNED BOXER! - HEAVYWEIGHT GODSON BELIEVES HE CAN BE THE FUTURE OF MISFITS . Retrieved 24 October 2025– via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (25 February 2022). "Godson Umeh: Grass to grace story of a street hustler to celebrity jewelry designer". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  7. ↑ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (12 April 2020). "Godsontheplug set to penetrate Nigeria's jewelry market with launch of products". Businessday NG. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Godson Umeh: In and out of a Nigerian jeweler - The Street Journal". thestreetjournal.org. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "Godson Umeh's Swift Rise In The World of Luxury Jewellery Making Has Turned Heads". Life & Style. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (31 December 2022). "Zlatan Ibile Wows Nigeria With New Diamond Pendant, Special Ball Chain". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "DONE IN ONE | Tempo Arts vs. Godson Umeh Full Fight - The Global Herald". 6 March 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  12. ↑ January 2023, Anish Parekh on 27th (27 January 2023). "MF & DAZN: X Series 005 will see Jay Swingler take on NichLMAO on March 4 in Telford". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 22 October 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ Misfits Boxing (11 March 2025). "‼️FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ 12th of April we bring you an absolutely stacked card with Idris Virgo and Ty Mitchell fighting it out for the MFB PRO Light heavy weight title. Your not going to want to miss this one 👀". Twitter .
  14. ↑ Martin, Damon (17 April 2025). "Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart clash rescheduled for Misfits Boxing 21 main event next month". MMA Fighting .
  15. ↑ FowlkesUncrowned, Ben (16 May 2025). "Darren Till batters Darren Stewart en route to decision win at Misfits Boxing 21, calls out KSI". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
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