Godson Umeh

Godson Umeh
Godson in 2020
Born (1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 31)
Reading, Berkshire, England
OccupationsJeweller, Entrepreneur
Years active2014–present
Known forCustom Jewellery Design
Websitegodsonumeh.com

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

Early life and education

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

Career

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

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. His brand soon gained international recognition for its creations, attracting clients across music, sports, and entertainment.

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.

Other ventures

Boxing

In March 2023, Umeh participated in a MF–professional boxing match on the MF & DAZN: X Series 005 undercard. The bout took place on 3 March at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England and his opponent was graphic designer Tempo Arts. To which Umeh lost via corner retirement after one round. For his entrance, he was walked out by the British rap duo Krept & Konan.

In February 2025, Misfits Boxing announced that Umeh would return to the ring in a Survivor Tag boxing bout on the Misfits 22 – Blinders & Brawls undercard. However, the event was postponed due to the cancelation of Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business. On 17 April, the bout was rescheduled for 16 May at the Vaillant Live in Derby, becoming the Misfits 21. On the night, Umeh was eliminated in the fourth round and Arts won points decision.

Boxing record

MF–Professional

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Tempo Arts RTD 2 (3), 3:00 4 Mar 2023 Telford International Centre, Telford, England

Survivor Tag

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponents Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Tempo Arts PTS 5 16 May 2025 Vaillant Live, Derby, England Arts won on points.
Tobz was eliminated after the third round.
Umeh was eliminated after the fourth round.
Big Tobz
Curtis Pritchard

References

  1. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (19 October 2022). "Godson Umeh Set To Take Underprivileged Youths Off Streets, Sponsor Their Education". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
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  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". This Day. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  7. ↑ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (12 April 2020). "Godsontheplug set to penetrate Nigeria's jewelry market with launch of products". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ↑ Taylor, Mams (4 April 2025). "Not been a fun few weeks. A series of unfortunate events beyond our control. Tried to replace the main event and even tried to do a non ppv to keep the show on. Exhausted all efforts and left no stone unturned. Sorry we were not able to say anything until now but refunds will of course be available for Manchester next week. To the fans, we are so sorry that it's been a rocky start to 25. Determined and confident that we will more than make it up with this year's plans. To the fighters and teams, I know what you guys go through and the disappointment of moving dates. I'm truly sorry and you know it's out of our hands. The feeling of letting people down and not being able to fix it immediately sucks and has weighed heavily on me. I'm sorry. Misfits is still in its infancy. We're two and a half years into a decades long plan. We are so proud of what we have achieved together thus far and things will only keep improving and areas of weakness will become strengths. We will be back on May 16th in Derby and the new final fight card will be announced shortly with mega additions. The comeback will be everything and big changes will be implemented. To the one's who have been nothing but loyal, supportive and understanding, fighters and fans, I see you and appreciate you beyond measure. Thank you. A lot of news coming so stay tuned. 🙏🏽". Twitter.
  12. ↑ Martin, Damon (17 April 2025). "Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart clash rescheduled for Misfits Boxing 21 main event next month". MMA Fighting.