A United States Military officer, Zainab James, has publicly appealed for assist in discovering her Nigerian father, whom she believes is called Lateef Quadri.
Zainab, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1994, stated her father was not current when she was born however performed a task in a single particular element, selecting her title. Her mom, the late Claudine James, was Jamaican, born on December 9, 1969, in Montego Bay.
Based on Zainab, Claudine turned associates together with her father’s sister whereas they each labored in a jewellery retailer.
In a heartfelt Fb put up on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Zainab described her search as “an actual shot at nighttime” however stated she was decided to strive. She posted previous images of her mom with male associates from the shop, hoping considered one of them could be her father.
“Hey all! My mother (pictured) received pregnant with me in 1993 — I used to be born 1994 — whereas residing in Brooklyn, New York. I’m searching for my father or any of his household. All I do know is he was Nigerian, probably named Lateef Quadri or one thing like that,” she wrote.
“They didn’t have a long-term relationship as he wasn’t current at my start, however he did select my title. Nobody in my household met him both. Apparently, she was associates along with his sister who labored in a jewellery retailer together with her.”
Zainab stated she is hopeful that somebody in Nigeria or overseas could recognise the title, keep in mind her father’s sister, or have details about the household. Her attraction has began gaining consideration on-line, with folks sharing the put up in hopes of serving to her hint her roots.
