Princewill Umanmielen, an American-Nigerian college football linebacker for the Ole Miss Rebels, is making his parents and family proud with his rising career.
Born on February 13, 2005, in Brooklyn, New York, as one of the four children of Nigerian parents, Austin and Martina Umanmielen, Princewill is winning the hearts of many with his amazing football skills.
Prior to joining the Ole Miss Rebels, he played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Manor High School.
Princewill, along with his three brothers, Princley, Prince, and Priceton, all exceptional athletes, grew up in Austin, Texas, playing football from a very young age.
The eldest among the four Umanmielen brothers, Prince Umanmielen, born on July 22, 2000, played collegiate football at Tarleton State University and played multiple sports at Manor High School, excelling in basketball, tennis, and football, winning several honorable titles.
Similarly, Princewill’s other elder brother, Princely, born on April 18, 2002, is a Nigerian-American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and played college football for the Florida Gators and the Ole Miss Rebels.
The youngest Umanmielen brother, Princeton, plays football at Manor High School and is set to graduate in 2027.
Furthermore, for his rising career, Princewill credits his parents, Martina and Austin, who have been his constant supporters from the very beginning.
“They came from nothing, I love to see the smiles on their faces. I’m trying to get where I want to go to make them even happier.”
Princewill’s parents, Austin and Martina, immigrated to the United States from Nigeria before they knew each other.
Austin and Martina struggled a lot to raise their four sons and provide them better future.
Princewill’s father, Austin, worked as a taxi driver.
Likewise, Austin and Martina always desired to keep their sons on the right track, so they decided to move from Brooklyn to Austin for their sons’ better future.
“New York for us, it was good, it was ok as an adult, but raising the kids there, we just felt it was kind of chaotic,” said Tina.
Princewill Umanmielen’s Parents, Austin and Martina, Are Proud Restaurant Owners
After relocating to Austin, Texas, in 2007, Austin and Martina noticed a lack of authentic Nigerian cuisine in the area.
Determined to fill the gap, they launched their own Nigerian restaurant—an idea that first started as a small, home-based venture but quickly grew into a well-known local dining spot and catering service called Lady T Kitchen.
Even popular African music stars have stopped by to enjoy their food.
Though the restaurant is modestly situated behind a gas station off Pecan Street on Spring Hill Lane, it draws steady crowds, keeping Tina, her husband, Austin, and their family busy preparing and serving meals.
“I love to see people eat and give them good food,” Tina Umanmielen said. “I love to watch them enjoy it.”
Tina shared that she has been a selective eater since childhood, which inspired her to begin cooking at the age of 8.
When she moved to the United States, she wanted to share the flavors and dishes she had perfected over the years.
The couple takes pride in introducing their community in Austin to the comforting home-style cooking they grew up with.
