Ummeeta Rabiu

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Ummeeta Rabiu
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Born
Halima Yusuf Rabiu

(1996-05-15) May 15, 1996 (age 27)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationEconomics
Law
Alma mater
  • University of Abuja
  • Intercontinental College Kano
Occupation
  • Fashion Designer
  • Lifestyle Blogger
  • Photographer
Known forFounder and CEO of Sacrebleu Nigeria
Notable work
Sacrebleu - The Cookbook
Spouse(s)Abdullahi Kurfi
ChildrenNour Kurfi
Parents
  • Yusuf Rabiu (father)
  • Jamila Rabiu (mother)
Websiteummeetarabiu.com

Halima Yusuf Rabiu (born 15 May 1996), also known as Ummeeta Rabiu is a young Nigerian blogger and entrepreneur, who has spoken at events and schools to motivate the younger generation on the importance of being financially independent. She blogs about lifestyle,[1] travel and family. Ummeeta Rabiu grew up in Kano with her parents and extended family. They all lived together in a palatial mansion in Kano state. She is the grand daughter of late Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu. She got married in 2015 and currently has one child.[2]

Ummeeta, an indegene of Kano, [3] was born and raised in Kano State, Nigeria.[4] She did her secondary school at Intercontinental College Kano and later studied Economics at the University of Abuja. She currently studies Law at Baze, a private university in Abuja, Nigeria. She lives in Abuja.

Professional career and contributions

On relocating to Abuja in 2015, Ummeeta started a company called Sacrebleu Nigeria[5] with her brother. The company started as a Fashion design brand but later expanded into a bigger ventures[6]. She started blogging in 2016 and In 2017, She interned with George Okoro photography where she got her certification as a photographer. In 2019 she went to Red dish Chronicles[7] to get her certificate as a professional chef. Ummeeta volunteers at orphanages to give back to the society. She authored a cookbook called 'Sacrebleu - The Cookbook' [8]

Awards and recognitions

Ummeeta was awarded as the Entrepreneur of the month on 30 under 30 for Swish Nigeria awards in 2019, Ummeeta has been enlisted on Farin wata TV as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Young Muslim Women of Nigeria. She has also been featured on Arewa Magazine as the face of determination[9]

She was invited as a guest of honour for SHE LEADS AFRICA to give lectures on mental health at work and how to have it all.

Personal life

Ummeeta is Married to Abdullahi Kurfi. The couple have a son named Nour.

In the media

           

External links

References

  1. "Ummeeta Rabiu". Ummeeta Rabiu. Retrieved 3 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Opoola, Latifat (28 December 2018). "I professionally learn what drives my passion". Daily Trust. Retrieved 3 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "kano state". Wikipedia. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Isyaku Rabiu". wikipedia. 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. lee, Monah (14 December 2017). "Interview with Ummeeta Rabiu eco Sacrebleu". Freespirited Monah.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "The Coalition". Style me Africa. Retrieved 3 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. abiola, akanji. "Red Dish Chronicles". Red Dish Chronicles.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Sacrebleu the cookbook". Sacrebleu Nigeria. October 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Kakaki, Abdullahi (October 2019). "Face of determination". Arewa World.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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