Stephanie Busari Biography: Husband, Salary, Age, Net Worth, Children, Parents, Siblings, Wiki, Awards

Stephanie Busari is a renowned Nigerian journalist who contributed significantly to journalism and human rights advocacy.

She gained international recognition for her exclusive coverage of the “proof of life” video for the missing Chibok schoolgirls, a pivotal development in the Bring Back Our Girls campaign.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephanie Busari
• Stage Name: Stephanie Busari
• Born: August 12, 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Nigerian journalist
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Celia Busari
• Siblings: Unknown
• Partner: Francois-Xavier Bediham
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Stephanie Kemi Busari was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 12, 1977. She was born to parents, though her father’s name is unknown. Her mother’s name was Celia Busari, who had recently passed away. Busari has siblings, though the details of their numbers and names are unknown.

Stephanie Busari studied French and Public Media at Trinity and All Saints College in Leeds. She later attended the University of Rennes and completed an Advanced Diploma Program. Stephanie Busari is of Yoruba ethnicity and practices Christianity as her religion.

Career

Busari started her journalistic career at the now-defunct London-based newspaper New Nation. She then moved to the Daily Mirror before taking on a brief stint as a freelance journalist at BBC News.

In 2008, Busari transitioned to CNN, and in 2016, she relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, to lead CNN’s first digital and multi-platform bureau in the country. Busari is particularly notable for her exclusive coverage of the “proof of life” video for the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria.

This video significantly developed the Bring Back Our Girls advocacy movement. It helped lead to negotiations with Boko Haram that resulted in the release of over 100 of the kidnapped schoolgirls. Busari’s in-depth reporting on this story was recognized in 2015 when she was part of the CNN team that won a Peabody Award.

Busari’s journalism achievements continued in 2017 when she won a Hollywood Gracie Award and the Outstanding Woman in the Media Awards for her continued coverage of the missing Nigerian schoolgirls.

That same year, her TED talk titled “How Fake News Does Real Harm” was viewed over 1 million times and had its transcript translated into over 37 languages, further showcasing Busari’s impactful work and influence.

Throughout her career, Busari has demonstrated a commitment to impactful investigative journalism that illuminates critical global issues.

Her exclusive reporting on the missing Chibok schoolgirls, recognition from prestigious awards, and widely viewed TED talk solidify her status as a respected and influential journalist in Nigeria and internationally.

Awards and Nominations

Stephanie Busari has received several awards and nominations throughout her career.

• Peabody Award (2015): Won as part of the CNN team for their coverage of the missing Chibok schoolgirls.   
• Gracie Award (2017): Won for her fearless contribution to the coverage of the missing Chibok schoolgirls.   
• Outstanding Woman in the Media Awards (2017): Won for deep coverage of the missing Chibok schoolgirls.   

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @stephbusari
• Facebook handle: Stephanie Busari
• Twitter handle: @StephanieBusari

Personal Life

Stephanie Busari is currently engaged to Francois Xavier Bediham. Busari is a journalist for CNN. It is known that Stephanie Busari has a daughter, though the details about the daughter’s name and the father’s identity are unknown.

Net Worth

Stephanie Busari’s exact net worth and financial status are not publicly known. As a prominent journalist and CNN senior Editor for Africa, she has received numerous accolades for her impactful reporting, which likely contributes to her overall financial standing. However, the specific figures regarding her net worth have not been officially reported.