Irabor was born to Soni and Betty Irabor, both media practitioners.[2] Her mother is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Genevieve Magazine[3] while her father is a radio and TV broadcaster.[4] In 2011, she graduated from the University of Leicester where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Media Studies.[5] She later attended the Drama Studio London where she obtained a Diploma in Professional Acting and graduated in 2016.[6]
Career
Irabor began her career by managing the "Teen Zone" column of Genevieve Magazine at the age of 13.[7] She has worked as a radio presenter and producer and also in PR,[7] Upon graduation from university, Irabor became Assistant Editor/UK Correspondent for Genevieve Magazine[8] after which she was appointed Editor in 2017.[9] As an actress, Sonia has appeared in a number of plays, films and TV series including Man Of Her Dreams,[10]Inspector K,[11] and Table.[12]
In 2018, Sonia was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30-under-30 creatives.[12] She was named as one of the 10 most powerful young persons in the media space on the YNaija power list.[13]
Alongside her mother, Sonia was recognized as number 11 on the 2021 "25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism" list by the Women in Journalism Africa.[14][15]
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