★ HOW OLD IS RUFAIDA UMAR IBRAHIM?
Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is 31 years old, born January 16, 1995 in Kano · Capricorn.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Kano
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Federal College of Education, Kano
★ LEDE
About
Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is a Nigerian writer who crafts stories in Hausa, gaining recognition for her short fiction across competitions in Northern Nigeria. Born in Kano in 1995 to a Gobirawa-Fulani family, she rose to prominence after placing as 3rd runner-up in BBC Hausa's women's short story competition in 2020, then secured 1st runner-up at Aminiya Trust Newspaper's competition later that year. As a Capricorn, she channels disciplined creativity into her literary work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is a Nigerian writer working in Hausa, the language of Northern Nigeria's literary traditions. She was born on January 16, 1995, in Kano State to a mixed Gobirawa-Fulani family. Ibrahim's breakthrough came through competition success: she placed 3rd runner-up in BBC Hausa's women's short story writing competition in 2020, competing alongside winner Maryam Umar, then claimed 1st runner-up honors at Aminiya Trust Newspaper's competition in late 2020. These wins established her as one of Northern Nigeria's most recognized contemporary female writers. As a writer, Ibrahim participates in a long tradition of narrative craft—developing voice, structure, and character across short and longer forms. Born under Capricorn, her disciplined approach to craft aligns with the sign's reputation for focused ambition. Her work in Hausa-language fiction addresses audiences across Nigeria's northern region, where literary competitions and newspapers remain vital platforms for emerging voices.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Ibrahim writes exclusively in Hausa, one of Nigeria's most widely spoken languages, rather than English.
- She rose to prominence through formal writing competitions, not social media or self-publishing.
- In 2020 alone, she placed in two separate major short story competitions organized by BBC Hausa and Aminiya Trust Newspaper.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Rufaida Umar Ibrahim reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Rufaida Umar Ibrahim?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is 31 years old (born January 16, 1995).
- When is Rufaida Umar Ibrahim's birthday?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim was born on January 16, 1995.
- What is Rufaida Umar Ibrahim's zodiac sign?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is a Capricorn, born January 16, 1995.
- What is Rufaida Umar Ibrahim's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.
- Where is Rufaida Umar Ibrahim from?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is from NG.
- What does Rufaida Umar Ibrahim do?
- Rufaida Umar Ibrahim is a writer.
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