Laylah Ali Othman (born January 29, 1986) is a Nigerian interior designer, writer and reality TV presenter as well as business woman,[1] who is best known for selling home furnishings such as chairs and beds,[2][3] she is also known as the owner of a publishing company called L magazine, and it presents a program called Voices of the Youth.[4][5]
Laylah Ali Othman | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1986 Yobe State, Nigeria |
| Education | BA English |
| Alma mater | University of Maiduguri |
| Occupation(s) | Business woman, writer, tv presenter |
| Years active | 2010 till present |
| Known for | Business |
| Spouse |
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (m. 2023) |
Early life and education
editLaylah was born in Yobe State of Nigeria,[6] but she grew up in Kaduna, where she studied her basic education, nursery and primary school in Kaduna state, and after she did junior high school & Senior in Damaturu. She is currently the CEO and managing director of Superb Brand, namely & N (Laylah & Nahaar) Interiors and Exterior Décor Nig.[7]
She has a degree in BA English from University of Maiduguri,[8][1]Diploma in interior decoration from Lotus Educational Institute, Dubai[9] and another diploma in space management from Maren School of Interior Décor and Design, in addition to, she had another 2nd degree from ESCAE-University, Benin republic[1]
Awards and achievements
edit| Year | Award | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Award of Honor | Eastern Mediterranean University (Nigerian Week) |
| 2018 | Award of Excellence | Gamji Students[10] |
| 2018 | Award of Excellence | Department of Public Admin, Faculty of Admin, ABU[11] |
| 2018 | Award of Excellence | West African Students |
| 2018 | Certificate of Appreciation | Startup Sokoto[12] |
| 2018 | Certificate of Participation | Startup Kano[13] |
| 2019 | Meritorious Award of Honor | Nigerian Youth Progress in Democracy |
| 2019 | Certificate of Honor | Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria |
| 2019 | Award of Honor | National Association of Nigerian Students (Zone A) |
| 2019 | Life Time Award of Credence | Youth Assembly of Nigeria |
| 2019 | Northern Philanthropic Award of Excellence | Save Democracy Group, Africa |
| 2019 | Corporate Social Responsibility Award | PR Times Africa[14] |
| 2020 | Award of Honor | National Association of Northern Corpers[6] |
Personal life
editLaylah is married to Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who is a politician of the All Progressives Congress from Plateau State, Nigeria.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The many sides of Laylah Ali Othman". March 19, 2020.
- ^ "Dogaro da Mai da Najeriya Ta Yi Ne Ya Sa Darajar Naira Ke Faduwa - Masana".
- ^ "'Zawarci ba ya daga min hankali'". September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Why my foundation pays attention to Almajiri - Laylah Ali Othman". May 2022.
- ^ "Laylah Ali Othman – the Barakah Lifestyle".
- ^ a b "NAIJAWEEKLYSHOW 008 | Interior designing in Nigeria". YouTube.
- ^ Superb Land Interiors [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Meet the Young Female Entrepreneurs Rocking ABUJA". January 28, 2019.
- ^ "Na taɓa wanka wa wani sanata mari - Laylah Othman". November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Nigerian Students".
- ^ "Ahmadu Bello University". www.abu.edu.ng. [dead link]
- ^ http://www.startupsokoto.com.ng/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Startup Kano – Pioneer Startup Support Organization". Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ https://prtimesafrica.org/pr-home/ [permanent dead link]
- ^ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/663608-why-socialites-sadiya-marshall-laylah-othman-are-at-war.html
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