Ruth Osime (born 7 February 1964) is a Nigerian journalist.[1] She is the former editor of THISDAY Style Magazine, a fashion and style pullout magazine of THISDAY Newspaper. [2][3]
Ruth Osime | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 February 1964 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Editor |
| Parent | Chief Grace Osime (Mother) |
| Relatives | Grace Osime, Omome Osime-Oloyede |
| Website | ThisDay Style |
Personal life
editOsime is the daughter of Chief Grace Osime and has two sisters, Grace Osime and Omome Osime-Oloyede.[4]
Career
editOsime's career at THISDAY began with her as a project manager, then she became a writer and style editor in 2003, a position she held till April 2022. She also contributed to the Sunday publication of the newspaper with a column known as Truth by Ruth, before becoming the editor of THISDAY Style in 2005, when the magazine was launched.[5] She is the co-producer of the annual ARISE Fashion Week and headed the panel of judges for the 2020 edition of the fashion show.[6] In 2021, she sat as a judge for Lafarge Africa's annual National Literacy Competition for teachers and students.[7]
Recognition
editOsime made it to the list of 25 Most Powerful Women in Nigerian journalism in 2020, coming 12th on the list compiled by Women in Journalism Africa.[8]
Award
editOsime is a recipient of the 2021 Embracing All Tone of Women (E.A.T.O.W) Icons Award, in recognition of her contributions to the fashion and style industry.[9]
References
edit- ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2021-03-10). "Who we offend? - Nigerian journalist reacts to 1976 receipt of N3,205 Honda car". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Elites, The (2019-02-07). "Celebrating Ruth Osime, The Ultimate Style Connoisseur, At 55". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "Ruth Osime sets Lagos aglow". Tribune Online. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ Elites, The (2019-02-07). "Celebrating Ruth Osime, The Ultimate Style Connoisseur, At 55". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "About Us". THISDAYLIVE. 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "AFW 2020: It's Showtime as Onalaja Takes the Runway". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "A National Initiative Targeted at Children, Teachers". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "Nwogwugwu Emerges Most Powerful Woman in Nigerian Journalism". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "9 Women bag EATOW, UK-based Trade Mission in Nigeria award". herald.ng. 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2021-12-03.