Shakirat Kareem celebrates birthday with prison outreach

While many celebrate their milestones with lavish galas and private festivities, Dr. Shakirat Ayobami Kareem, the visionary CEO of Whiterose International Group, chose a path of profound impact for her 2026 birthday. In a powerful demonstration of “service over self,” the real estate mogul spent her special day at the Ikoyi Correctional Custodial Centre, spearheading a massive prison outreach in partnership with the renowned Kokun Foundation.

​The event, which kicked off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 4th, transformed the atmosphere of the correctional facility with beautifulbranding materials. Far from a standard donation visit, the outreach was designed as a holistic celebration of dignity and hope. Dr. Shakirat, through her White Rose Foundation, collaborated with humanitarian git Kokun Foundation to provide more than just essential supplies; they delivered an experience.

​A Day of Dignity and Hope had saw an outreach featured a comprehensive package for inmates which includes

​Nutritional Support from Large-scale distribution of quality food and drinks, Financial Empowerment. Direct cash gifts to support inmates’ immediate needs and reintegration potential.

Live music, games, and entertainment helped to provide a much-needed mental reprieve and a sense of community.

​Dr. Shakirat, often recognized for her “Golden Model Ambassador” status and her dominance in Nigeria’s luxury real estate sector, has long been vocal about using her platform for social reform. By choosing a correctional facility for her birthday celebration, she highlighted a demographic often forgotten by society.