• 17 Jul, 2026

Women’s sports advocate Ayishatu Zakaria Ali has officially begun a new chapter in her life after marrying her longtime partner.

 

The news was made public through a post on her social media platforms, where it was also revealed that she will now be known as Ayishatu Zakaria Ali-Olarewaju.

 

https://x.com/ayishatu_/status/2078145313567592572?s=46

Renowned for her passionate advocacy for women’s sports and gender equality in athletics, Ayishatu has built a reputation for letting her work speak louder than her personal life, which she has largely kept out of the public eye.

The announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from colleagues, friends, and admirers, who have wished the couple a lifetime of happiness together.