Mabel Segun, a celebrated Nigerian novelist, tennis champion, broadcaster, and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 95. Her family announced the news in a statement on Thursday night, confirming that she died in the early hours of the day.
The family’s statement expressed gratitude for her life, saying, “It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent in the pursuit of excellence in Literature, Broadcasting, and Sports that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun (née Aig-Imoukhuede).”
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.
Born on February 18, 1930, Segun left behind an inspiring legacy, marked by groundbreaking achievements in her fields. She graduated in 1953 from the University College Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan), earning a degree in English Literature, Latin, and History, which paved the way for her distinguished academic and professional journey across Nigeria and beyond.
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