Hafsat Abiola

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hafsat Abiola
Occupation	Human Rights Activist
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1974(1974-08-21)
Age	50
Birthplace	Ikeja
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Leo

Hafsat Abiola Biography

Hafsat Abiola is one of the most popular and richest Human Rights Activist who was born on August 21, 1974 in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Abiola graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, in 1992 and Harvard College in 1996. She received an honorary doctorate from Haverford College.

Hafsat Olaronke Abiola is the eighth child of Nigeria’s uninaugurated president-elect, the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who was put in prison by the dictator Gen. Sani Abacha for treason after declaring himself president. The elder Abiola later died while in detention in 1998. Hafsat’s mother, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, was murdered during a demonstration for the release of her husband in 1996.

Hafsat Abiola Net Worth

Hafsat Abiola is one of the richest Human Rights Activist from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hafsat Abiola 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hafsat Olaronke Abiola (born 1974, in Lagos) is a Nigerian human rights, civil rights and democracy activist, founder of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), which seeks to strengthen civil society and promote democracy in Nigeria.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hafsat Abiola Dating?

According to our records, Hafsat Abiola married to Nicholas Costello. As of December 1, 2023, Hafsat Abiola’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hairul Ranked on the list of most popular Human Rights Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Hafsat Abiola celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Hafsat Abiola

1. Hafsat Abiola is a Nigerian human rights activist.
2. She is the daughter of former Nigerian President, MKO Abiola.
3. Hafsat founded the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) in 1997.
4. KIND works to promote democracy and women’s rights in Nigeria.
5. In 2008, Hafsat was appointed as a United Nations Special Adviser on Africa.
6. She has received numerous awards for her activism, including the Vital Voices Global Leadership Award in 2013.
7. Hafsat was also named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2006.
8. She has spoken at various international conferences and events on issues related to human rights and democracy.
9. Hafsat is married to filmmaker and environmentalist, Rotimi Sankore.
10. She continues to be an advocate for social justice and political reform in Nigeria and beyond.

Who is Hafsat Abiola husband?

Nicholas Costello

How many wives did MKO Abiola have?

Chief Moshood Abiola GCFR
Died| 7 July 1998 (aged 60) Abuja
Nationality| Nigerian
Spouse(s)| Kudirat Olayinka Adeyemi Doyinsola Abiola Aboaba Remi Abiola (+other women)
Children| 40 children (reportedly)

Who is tundun Abiola mother?

Biography. Abiola was born to businessman and politician, Chief MKO Abiola. She identified Sir David Frost, Ruth Benemesia-Opia, Siene Allwell- Brown and Ronke Ayuba as her inspiration.

What does the name Abiola mean?

Abiola is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin. The meaning of Abiola is “ born in honor, wealth “. Notable people with the surname include: Hafsat Abiola (born 1974), Nigerian civil-rights activist.

How did Abacha died?

Heart attack