Folarin Alakija is one of the sons of Folorunsho Alakija, the richest woman in Africa. He is married to Naza Alakija, a foreign model.
Naza Alakija is the second wife of Folarin. The couple had a luxurious wedding that took place in 2017.
Biography
Nazanin Alakija (Nazanin Jafarian Ghaissarifar) was born in Tehran, Iran. However, her family relocated to the United Kingdom when she was nine.
She acquired most of her education in the UK and studied Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Manchester.
Naza also has a graduate Diploma in Law and received her Masters in International Relations from Queen Mary University of London.
Among her other academic achievements, Nazanin holds a certificate in Climate Change and Environmental Ethics from the University of Oxford.
Career
Naza Alakija is an activist and model. During her youth, she worked as a model and marketing consultant.
In 2018, Naza founded an NGO named the Evoca Foundation. The foundation’s goal was to provide community-based solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Their achievements include taking part in climate action, education, and supporting women and girls. She could accomplish all these by becoming a Senior Adviser to UNICEF and several other leading global institutions.
Personal Life
Naza Alakija is married to Folarin Alakija. They got married at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire over the weekend of June 2017.
Since Naza and Folarin keep their marriage private, there is no information about their children or love life on the internet.
Before Naza met Folarin and got married, she once dated Rob Kardashian, an American television personality.
Naza Alakija Husband
Folarin Alakija is the son of Nigerian oil billionaire Folorunso Alakija.
Folarin lost his first wife to cancer at a young age and decided to tie the knot the second time with his newfound lover, Naza.
The billionaire’s son is also a businessman, but his personal life is private. Folarin Alakija’s wife, Naza, on the other hand, is quite public with her achievements and humanitarian works.
Naza Alakija Wedding
The wedding ceremony of Naza Alakija and Folarin Alakija was an outstanding event that cost around £5 million (about N2 billion) at the time.
The cake that was used during the wedding ceremony is said to have cost £10,000. The cake stood 12 feet tall and had eight tiers with flowers.
Robin Thicke, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, also performed at the wedding. The singer was rumoured to cost around £150,000 to hire.
See pictures from the wedding below.
FAQs
Where is Naza Alakija from?
Naza Alakija is originally from Iran. Her family relocated to the United Kingdom when she was nine years old.
Who is Naza Alakija?
Naza Alakija is an Iranian model and activist. She is married to a Nigerian named Folarin Alakija.
