Layal Tinubu
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| Born | March 23, 1991 London, England |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | SOAS University of London |
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| Known for | Co-founder of Noella Foundation |
| Spouse(s) | Seyi Tinubu |
| Relatives | Bola Ahmed Tinubu (father-in-law) |
Layal Jade Tinubu (born 23 March 1991) is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the co-founder of Noella Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports education, health and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria.[1] Tinubu is known for leadership initiatives such as the Be Empowered[2] an entrepreneurship grant program. She is married to Seyi Tinubu,[3] son of current Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Early life and education
Layal Tinubu was born in London to a Lebanese father, Christian Holm, and a Nigerian mother of Igbo origin.[4] She attended the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and African Studies. Later, she obtained a second degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the University of Surrey.[5]
Career
Tinubu co-founded the Noella Foundation with her husband in Nigeria in the early 2018.[6][7] The foundation has mainly focused on entrepreneurship, youth development and health advocacy, and notably supported humanitarian initiatives in response to flooding in Maiduguri in 2024.[8][9]
In 2024, Noella Foundation launched the "Be Empowered Initiative," which awarded ₦40 million in grants to 14 female entrepreneurs.[10] The following year, funding grew to ₦70 million, with support going to 20 entrepreneurs.[11] The foundation has also organized initiatives such as the Life After School Summit, attended by 500 final-year university students,[12] and supported programs focused on children.[13] A second Life After School Summit was held in Lagos in October 2025.[14].[15].
Layal Tinubu has championed Noella Foundation’s campaign to promote voluntary blood donation in support of people living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria[16][17]. The initiative, run in cooperation with government hospitals and the National Blood Transfusion Service, promotes regular donations and raising public awareness about the importance of consistent supply for patients. In October 2025, the foundation provided health insurance coverage for 1,000 beneficiaries and donated essential medication to sickle cell patients through partnerships with Crimson Bow and the Genotype Foundation. [18]
In December 2025, the Alaafin of Oyo installed Seyi Tinubu as the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland,” while Layal received the chieftancy title of "Yeye Okanlomo of Yorubaland" on the same day[19]. [20]
References
- ↑ Ekanem, Ima (2023-10-20). "Layal Tinubu Takes the Helm at Noella Foundation". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Release, Press (2025-05-27). "Impact beyond learning - Layal Jade Tinubu empowers over 20 women". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2016-08-08). "Seyi Tinubu & Layal Holm's Registry Wedding! President Buhari, Ambode, Atiku Abubakar, Ooni of Ife & More Celebrate with Bola Tinubu". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Rapheal (2024-07-05). "Layal Tinubu's fresh initiative". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ "Layal Tinubu Expands Her Horizon for Kids – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. 8 April 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2025-09-03. Template:Title missing
- ↑ Reporters, Our (2018-12-17). "Seyi Tinubu, wife set up Noella Foundation". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ "Noella Foundation". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ AriseNews (2024-09-22). "Maiduguri Floods: Tinubu's Sons, Associates Donate 500 Bags Of Rice, 200 Bags Of Maize Flour, Other Items". Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ↑ Reporter 3, T. S. J. (2024-09-21). "Seyi Tinubu, others lead humanitarian response to Borno flooding victims - The Street Journal". Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ↑ THEWILL, Ivory Ukonu (2024-07-07). "Layal Tinubu empowers young businesswomen with N40m". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Content, Branded (2025-05-27). "Impact beyond learning – Layal Jade Tinubu empowers over 20 women to Start, Scale and Sustain their business by awarding grants of over 70 Million Naira!". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Premium Times, Premium Times (November 5, 2024). "Noella Foundation hosts Life After School summit 2024, empowering 500 final-year students". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Ayanda, Tunde (2024-07-06). "Layal Tinubu's renewed hope for Kids". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ Partners, N. M. (2025-11-06). "Noella Foundation launches second edition of the Life After School Summit to equip Nigerian students". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-11-05). "Noella Foundation hosts 500 students at Life After School summit in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-09-29). "Donate blood, save a life: How blood donation supports sickle cell warriors and Noella Foundation's leading role". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Partners, N. M. (2025-09-30). "Donate blood, Save a warrior". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2025-10-11). "Noella Foundation launches initiatives to celebrate Seyi Tinubu at 40". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ↑ Abdulsemiu, Monsuroh (2025-12-21). "PHOTOS: Seyi Tinubu installed as Okanlomo of Yorubaland by Alaafin of Oyo". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
- ↑ Ogunrinde, Folashade (2025-12-22). "Alaafin confers Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on Seyi Tinubu". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
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