Betty Irabor Explained

Betty Irabor
Birth Date:March 25, 1957
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:journalist, publisher
Known For:founder, Genevieve Magazine
Spouse:Soni Irabor
Children:2

Betty Irabor (born March 25, 1957) 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.[1] [2]

Career

Irabor studied English in university and then ventured into publishing. She worked as a journalist at Concord Newspapers, took freelance writing jobs at the Vanguard, The Guardian, This Day as well as Black & Beauty magazine and others abroad.[3] She later ventured into telecommunications.

In 2003 she founded the glossy magazine 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. The magazine website focuses on celebrity news.[4] Irabor is the editor-in-chief and chief executive officer.[5]

In 2018 her memoir Dust to Dew was published.[6] In it she chronicles her struggles with depression.[5]

She is also a philanthropist, public speaker and champion for breast cancer awareness with her nonprofit known as the Genevieve PinkBall Foundation.[7]

She is also the host and presenter of Life's Lessons with Betty Irabor. She is a speaker and ambassador who shares promotional and modeling shots.[8]

Personal life

Irabor was born on March 25, 1957, and raised in Nigeria. She's married to Soni Irabor and they have two children.[7] Their son made a short film that was selected by the Zanzibar International Film Festival.[9]

Award and honors

Irabor was honored by the Association of Professional Women Bankers as The Most Accomplished Female Publisher in Nigeria 2011..[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Encomium. Newspaper. 'We're set for Genevieve Pink Ball 2014' – Betty Irabor. September 30, 2016. Encomium. October 5, 2014.
  2. News: Omotolani. Odumade. Publisher dishes marital advice. September 30, 2016. The Pulse News. September 9, 2016. August 9, 2016.
  3. News: Ono Bello. May 25, 2012. Exclusive Interview: Betty Irabor On Publishing, Style & Celebrating Genevieve Magazine's Upcoming 10th Year Anniversary. Ono Bello. PR UNO Ltd. April 5, 2017. October 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027153323/http://onobello.com/betty-irabor-on-publishing-style-a-celebrating-genevieve-magazines/. dead.
  4. News: Glossy Magazines . 15 February 2021 . www.bbc.co.uk . BBC World Service.
  5. News: Olanrewaju . Adenike . As Nigerian Fashion Booms, Women Lead Its Coverage (Published 2018) . 15 February 2021 . The New York Times . 4 November 2018.
  6. Book: Irabor . Betty . Dust To Dew . 2018 . Quramo Publishing . 978-978-965-742-1 . 15 February 2021 . en.
  7. Web site: Betty Irabor, the beautiful Nigeria media queen. January 3, 2018.
  8. Web site: Betty Irabor (@bettyirabor) • Instagram photos and videos .
  9. Web site: Betty Irabor and husband, Soni celebrate 35th wedding anniversary. July 29, 2018.
  10. Web site: Toyobaby's blog. Adesina. Toyo Baby. Toyobaby's blog. May 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180306131346/http://www.toyobabyblog.com/search/label/betty-irabor. March 6, 2018. dead.