Gotta Tell You: Samantha Mumba goes with the career flow

SAMANTHA Mumba’s Twitter handle reads like a cryptic story of her life: Mama; wife; Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist; actress; TV presenter.

The talented multitasker could also add transatlantic frequent flyer. The 36-year-old chart-topper is based in Los Angeles but thanks to the “game-changer” direct flight to Dublin run by Aer Lingus, she’s over and back a lot. “It’s only a plane ride away — it’s grand,” she says of the nine-and-a-half-hour journey.