Betty Irabor (born March 25, 1957)[1] is a Nigerian columnist, philanthropist, writer, publisher and founder of Genevieve Magazine. She previously had a column in Black & Beauty magazine in the United Kingdom. She also has a foundation that promotes breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment.[2][3]
Betty Irabor | |
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| Born | March 25, 1957 |
| Occupations | journalist, publisher |
| Known for | founder, Genevieve Magazine |
| Spouse | Soni Irabor |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editIn 2003, she founded Genevieve Magazine, which has been described as "Nigeria's leading inspirational and lifestyle magazine."[4] It is headquartered in Lekki, with a staff of fourteen. Ten issues are published each year.[5] The magazine website focuses on celebrity news.[4] Irabor is the editor-in-chief and chief executive officer.[5][6]
In 2018, her memoir Dust to Dew was published.[7][8] In it, she chronicles her struggles with depression.[5]
She is also a philanthropist, public speaker, and champion of breast cancer awareness with her nonprofit known as the Genevieve PinkBall Foundation.[9]
Personal life
editIrabor was born on March 25, 1957, and raised in Nigeria. She's married to Soni Irabor[10] and they have two children, including the actress Sonia Irabor.[9] Their son made a short film that was selected by the Zanzibar International Film Festival.[11]
Award and honors
editIrabor was honored by the Association of Professional Women Bankers as The Most Accomplished Female Publisher in Nigeria in 2011.[permanent dead link].[12]
References
edit- ↑ Okwumbu-Imafidon, Ruth (June 18, 2022). "Betty Irabor: From accidentally stumbling into journalism to becoming Nigeria's media queen". Nairametrics. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ Encomium, Newspaper (October 5, 2014). "'We're set for Genevieve Pink Ball 2014' – Betty Irabor". Encomium. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ↑ Omotolani, Odumade (September 9, 2016). "Publisher dishes marital advice". The Pulse News. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- 1 2 "Glossy Magazines". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC World Service. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- 1 2 3 Olanrewaju, Adenike (November 4, 2018). "As Nigerian Fashion Booms, Women Lead Its Coverage (Published 2018)". The New York Times. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ↑ Olanrewaju, Adenike (November 4, 2018). "As Nigerian Fashion Booms, Women Lead Its Coverage". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ Irabor, Betty (2018). Dust To Dew. Quramo Publishing. ISBN 978-978-965-742-1. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (June 25, 2018). "Betty Irabor Unveils Cover Of New Book "Dust To Dew"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- 1 2 "Betty Irabor, the beautiful Nigeria media queen". Pulse Nigeria. January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ↑ Enenaite, Blessing (September 16, 2023). "Soni, Betty Irabor renew vows on 40th wedding anniversary". The Punch. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Betty Irabor and husband, Soni celebrate 35th wedding anniversary". July 29, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ↑ Adesina, Toyo Baby. "Toyobaby's blog". Toyobaby's blog. Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2017.