Genevieve Magazine Explained

Genevieve Magazine
Editor Title:	Editor
Editor:	Betty Irabor
Category:	Lifestyle
Frequency:	Monthly
Publisher:	Sonia Publications Ltd.
Language:	English
Founder:	Betty Irabor
Country:	Nigeria
Based:	Plot 8, Block 103, Olabanji Olajide Street, Off Rahman Adeboyejo Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Issn:	1596-6844

Genevieve Magazine^[1] is a Nigerian lifestyle publication founded by Betty Irabor in 2003.^{[2] [3]} It has a circulation of 15–50,000 copies across Africa.^[4] Additionally, the magazine hosts the Genevieve Pink Ball, dedicated to breast cancer awareness and fundraising, and the Genevieve Beauty Awards. Genevieve Magazine has featured esteemed personalities such as Yvonne Nelson, Tems, Genevieve Nnaji, and Rita Dominic.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

History

In 2003, Betty Irabor, a journalist and entrepreneur, founded Genevieve Magazine at the age of 45, recognizing a void within the Nigerian publishing industry.^[9] Betty's motivation to own a magazine was sparked while browsing through a lifestyle publication from Singapore. Her vision was to establish a lifestyle publication for women, particularly African women.^[10] It is the most widely read magazine in Nigeria with a readership of 7 out of 10.^{[11] [12]} In 2005 Genevieve Magazine launched the Genevieve Foundation, the foundation holds an annual Pink Ball fundraiser dedicated to supporting breast cancer victims. As a breast cancer survivor, founder Betty Irabor is actively involved within the foundation, aiming to increase awareness and provide crucial support for the cause.^[13] In 2013, Genevieve magazine celebrated its 10th anniversary, announcing a special edition featuring10 influential icons on the cover.^{[14] [15]}

Notes and References

1. Olorunfemi . Jeiva . Feb 2015 . The Representation of Women in Western Nigerian Lifestyle Magazine Advertisements; A Content Analysis . Eastern Mediterranean University Institutional Repository . 76 . 1–72 .
2. Web site: 2019-12-04 . Betty Irabor – CEO Of Genevieve Magazine 100talks tags, keywords . 2024-01-09 . 100talks . en-US.
3. Web site: Betty Irabor BoF 500 The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry . 2024-01-09 . The Business of Fashion . en-GB.
4. Web site: Genevieve – Magazine Magazines The FMD . 2024-01-09 . The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com.
5. Web site: Yvonne Nelson dazzles on cover of Genevieve magazine . 2024-01-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
6. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2014-02-04 . “It’s Not by Choice that I’m Unmarried”! Rita Dominic is GORGEOUS on the cover of Genevieve Magazine’s February 2014 Issue . 2024-01-09 . BellaNaija . en-US.
7. Web site: Uganda . Lifestyle . 2021-06-27 . Singer Tems Featured in Genevieve Magazine . 2024-01-09 . Medium . en.
8. Web site: Sky . Cover: Genevieve Nnaji For Genevieve Magazine, April 2013. . 2024-01-09.
9. Web site: Betty Irabor BoF 500 The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry . 2024-01-09 . The Business of Fashion . en-GB.
10. Web site: Betty Irabor BoF 500 The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry . 2024-01-09 . The Business of Fashion . en-GB.
11. Web site: SONIA IRABOR: How I Evolved, Built My Own Identity – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-01-09 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
12. Web site: Genevieve – Magazine Magazines The FMD . 2024-01-12 . The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com.
13. Web site: 2016-09-19 . Hon. Nike Akanda, Betty Irabor, And Others Join "Change Her Cancer Story" Campaign. . 2024-01-09 . The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News . en-US.
14. Web site: jess . 2013-10-16 . Ten Years Later...Betty Irabor Covers Genevieve Magazine . 2024-01-12 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
15. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2013-02-04 . "The Trick is to Do It Afraid" – Genevieve Magazine celebrates its 10th Anniversary! Founder Betty Irabor is the Cover Star . 2024-01-12 . BellaNaija . en-US.