Mrs Philomena Ojiyovbi Fancy Emina (Nee Bekibele) was born August 2nd 1950 in Forcados to the family of Pa and Mrs Mathew Grey Bekibele from Aloba, Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. She had several siblings, including half-brothers and sisters.

After her father's death, young Fancy, as she was fondly called, was taken to Warri. There, she was raised and schooled by her elder brother, Chief R.G. Bekibele.

Mrs Philomena Emina had her early education at St. Michael Catholic School in kiagbodo. As she grew older, she proceeded to Mousco Stereograghic Bureau in Warri, where she obtained West African Certificate in Office Practice and Typewriting respectively. In pursuit of her education, Fancy Emina also acquired the Royal Society of Arts (R.S.A.) certificates for Stage 1, 2, and 3 respectively, after which she obtained an Intermediate Typewritng and Office Practice Certificate from the Kaduna State Polytechnic, College of Administrative and Business Studies.

Mama worked hard all her life. She first worked as a secretary at Westminster Dredging in Warri and later at the Ministry of Works in Kaduna. Due to family responsibilities, she became a cosmetologist and later worked as a teacher.

Mummy Emina was a very talented and hardworking woman, who was blessed with many skills. She was beautiful, calm, gentle, and peaceful. Mummy Philomena Emina got married to Mr Patrick Emina from Ebu in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State and their marriage was blessed with six children.

Mama Emina was a strong Christian and a devoted member of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, where she faithfully served God. Mama was truly a rare gem, who touched many lives, her children, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives, and everyone who came close to her.