Deborah Nantongo Cleave
Deborah Nantongo Cleave | |
|---|---|
| Born | Deborah Nantongo Uganda |
| Other names | MamiDeb |
| Alma mater | Kingston University (LLB) |
| Occupations | Reality TV star, entrepreneur, socialite |
| Known for | Lead cast member on Kampala Crème |
| Spouse |
Michael Cleave (m. 2024) |
Deborah Nantongo Cleave (real name Deborah Nantongo), commonly known as MamiDeb, is a Ugandan reality TV star, entrepreneur, and socialite.
Personal life and Education
MamiDeb was born in Uganda but spent 25 years in the United Kingdom, where she earned a degree in Law from Kingston University before returning to Uganda. MamiDeb is married to Michael Cleave, a British national.[1] However, they became famous because of their age gap of 20 years and high-profile relationship.[1] They held their traditional ceremony in Masulita located in Wakiso District and destination wedding in the Maldives on November 10, 2024 after meeting in a parking lot in Surrey, South East England.[1][2][3] However, MamiDeb shared unexpected experience of meeting Michael's ex-wife, Louise who was married to him for 23 years.[4] In December 2025, she underwent surgery to transform her body.[5][6] In 2025 during her birthday, her husband, Michael Cleave gifted her a new Mercedes-Benz.[7]
Career journey
She was the lead cast member on the popular reality show "Kampala Crème", which chronicles the lives of Uganda's affluent social circles.[8][2][9] She got the name MamiDeb which was a household name through Kampala Crème before her exit from the show in October 2025 to pursue new opportunities.[10] She is the chief executive officer of Boujee Clothing Store and also does poultry farming. She signed a partnership with Showmax Uganda for their #ShowmaxNowNow campaign.[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Michael and Deborah: A timeless love story". Monitor. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ a b Ruby, Josh (2025-11-10). "Mami Deb and Michael Cleave fly to Dubai to celebrate first wedding anniversary". MBU. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Planet, Nyom. "A Year of Love and Commitment. 2024 Ugandan Celebrity Weddings". nyomplanet.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Benjie (2025-03-29). "Mami Deb reveals unexpected meeting with Michael Cleave's ex-wife". MBU. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Benjie (2026-02-14). "Reality TV star MamiDeb shares body transformation journey". MBU. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Admin, Exclusive (2026-02-13). "MamiDeb Celebrates Transformed Body After Successful Cosmetic Surgery: PHOTOS". Exclusive Bizz. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Gloria (2025-07-28). "Mercedes-Benz GLE 400D Joins MamiDeb's Fleet as She Upgrades from 350D". Exclusive Bizz. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Mami Deb: 'Kampala Creme' star shares how she handles fame and public scrutiny – Rwenzori TV". 2026-02-16. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Jjingo, Ernest (2025-05-18). "Kampala Crème back for it third season". The Observer. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "The avant-garde gospel according to Mami Deb". Monitor. 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2025-01-27). "Mami Deb Announces New Showmax Uganda Partnership". MBU. Retrieved 2026-03-06.