Gumsu Abacha’s Unusual Birthday Celebration

Does Fatima Abacha, better known as Gumsu, daughter of Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha need any introduction?  Undoubtedly, she is one of the most popular daughters of the Kano State-born late soldier.

 Ordinarily, Gumsu would not court controversy. But it is strange how controversy has always literally dogged her steps and actions.

Many say she is a misunderstood person; and that it requires spending quality time with her to understand she is an angel in human form and an all-around interesting woman who loves to be surrounded with positive energy.

The outspoken woman has friends around the globe who always join her in the celebration of life whenever she has cause to do so.  She is known to have organised several shindigs that turned out to be the talk of the town.

Little wonder, expectations were high recently when the light-skinned joined the golden club.  Many had looked forward to seeing her put up another superlative party in celebration of this landmark attainment

Despite the enormous resources at her disposal, the woman who is also a women’s advocate, literally trod the unbeaten path; she opted for low-key celebration. It was gathered that the event was held in her Abuja residence with her family, siblings, close friends and business associates.

According to a source, she thoroughly enjoyed the day. Fitted in a green patterned flowing Abaya, and a velvet green scarf tied around her neck, the glittering celebrant posed with over ten gigantic cakes, cards and other gift items as friends and family made a toast to good life for her and sang birthday songs. Those opportune to grace the gold and white themed house party were lavishly treated to an array of high-cost meals, assorted drinks and champagne with good and solemn music.