About Lady Rabia 
Author, Illustrator, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Trusted Advisor, Athlete, Advocate...inspiring & empowering others to GREATNESS!


​WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HER...

​“This award, the highest that CNCF bestows for creativity, recognises Lady Rabia Abdul-Hakim’s many talents – author, illustrator, storyteller , educator  and entrepreneur  – and the disciplined, professional approach she applies to her work,” Mr. Henry Muttoo, CNCF Artistic Director

"At our March 2013 Meeting when you shared your inspirational story and presented “Three Keys to Greatness” I felt like you were talking just to me. With that, and your continued efforts to promote literacy, the arts and empower women, I believe that you have powerful ideas worth spreading." – Marzeta Bodden, TEDx SMB 

"It was our distinct pleasure to have invited you to tell in Gimistory and to have witnessed your talent; not just as a performer but also, as a fine writer/illustrator and publisher of children's stories. I am convinced after seeing your work that you have a bright future." – Henry Muttoo, Artistic Director, 

"After seeing all you done, even after your traumatic ordeal, I'm so moved. You always inspire me to do more." - James, Boston

"Lady Rabia,  I read an article about your struggle and I really admire your strength and courage to withstand your troubles. You are really an inspiration to women throughout the globe. Keep going and good luck for all your future ventures.". - Lekha Memon, UAE

"Lady Rabia, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story, I'm speechless really! I love you, girl, you are like an angel Allah sent my way to make me see things different. Thank you." - Linda, Arizona
Rabia Abdul-Hakim, fondly known as Lady Rabia, is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, illustrator, athlete, poet and master storyteller,  a trusted advisor, advocate for women and a real-life heroine from the Cayman Islands, who lives in the UK.

She is the visionary owner of  ContessaBlack Entertainment, a publishing and media company developing multicultural family content for books, animation, theatrical productions and games. She is also the host of the inspirational radio show 'Unleash Your Legend', focusing on helping her listeners, globally, transform their lives to fulfill their highest potential.

She is a member of the FoC Core Group which advises and supports the national interests of the Cayman Islands.  She is also a Community Ambassador for Fight for Sight UK and a former member of the University of Wolverhampton's Media Advisory Board, the Saudi-British Society and the UK Society for Storytelling.  

Working primarily in publishing, media, PR and communications, she has worked with clients in the private and public sectors.

The former Miss Teen Cayman Islands 1986 was also a founding member of the national Cayman Islands Taekwondo team, for several years.  In 1992, she was awarded the 1992 Sportsperson of the Year, She became a living luminary in 2011 as the first civilian to  execute the largest child recovery mission, rescuing her six children from Jordan where they were being held by her ex-husband.. Her experience was featured at the 2014 TEDx SMB event.

All these accomplishments have been achieved while fighting for her sight.with Keratoconus, a degenerative, corneal disease which can lead to significant visual impairment. Lady Rabia is a community champion for black and minority ethnic (BME) eye health  where 1 in 2000 Britons are needlessly losing their eyesight each year.

A powerful brand, Lady Rabia leverages her incredible life experiences and creative talents to engage, educate and collaborate on phenomenal projects and inspire others.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Certificate in Global Diplomacy. 

Other Accomplishments & Awards
  • 2014 CNCF Silver Star, for her work as an author, artist, storyteller, educator, entrepreneur and cultural activist.
  • Champion for Gender Equality - UN’s 2013 Women’s Empowerment Principles Conference.
  • Founding Patron of the BIG Draw KY family arts festival,  
  • Co-founder of cause marketing agency, BIG Cause (Arabia),- provided research, strategy, corporate communications and design for high-profile clients,in the private and public sectors  in Saudi Arabia, ​