Sonia Irabor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January 1990 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Leicester; Drama Studio London |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Filmmaker, Actress, Editor |
Sonia Irabor (born 3 January 1990) is a Nigerian writer, actress, and filmmaker. She is the editor of Genevieve Magazine . [1]
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]
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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