Kapanlagi.com - Najwa Shihab is widely recognized as a senior journalist and an influential female figure. However, Najwa's personal life, especially regarding her son, has rarely been highlighted by the media.
The only child of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf is known as Izzat Assegaf. Although he comes from a prominent family, Izzat, as he is commonly called, prefers to pursue a career in a professional path that receives minimal attention. In addition, the educational background of Najwa Shihab's child is just as impressive as that of his parents.
Izzat Assegaf is a graduate of a prestigious university abroad. Moreover, Najwa Shihab's child has chosen to major in politics. Here is the profile of Izzat Assegaf, the child of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf.
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1. Profile of Izzat Assegaf, Son of Najwa Shihab

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, son of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
Izzat Assegaf is the first child of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf. He was born on February 9, 2001, and is currently 24 years old. However, Izzat Assegaf actually has a younger sister. Unfortunately, his younger sister, named Namiya, passed away 4 hours after being born to their mother. Now, Izzat Assegaf is the only child of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf.
2. Higher Education in England

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, son of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
According to his LinkedIn profile, Izzat pursued his higher education in England. He began his studies at the University of Essex (2019-2020) and then continued his education until graduating from the University of Westminster with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Najwa Shihab supported her son's career and educational choices.
3. Professional Career in the Communication World

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, son of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
Currently, Izzat Assegaf is active in the strategic sector as a brand communication staff at a large telecommunications company. In his LinkedIn description, he mentions that he has an interest in communication strategies that connect brands with audiences. His education in political studies also provides a unique perspective on communication strategies.
4. Close to Family

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, child of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
Although coming from a family of public figures, Izzat chooses to maintain a low profile and is rarely exposed to mass media or entertainment. Nevertheless, he has a social media account with tens of thousands of followers. Through his personal Instagram account, Izzat often shares his activities both with family and his busy schedule. Additionally, Izzat is also close to his mother, Najwa Shihab. Several moments showcase the bond between mother and son during events together or quality time.
5. Close to Mother

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, child of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
Quoted from the Ngobrol Asix podcast, Najwa Shihab revealed that she involves her child in various matters. Including being a confidant in all situations. For her, this way will make the child not feel left out.
Like communication always invites him into conversations and I always share my thoughts with him too, whether it's about this or that, and so on. So he feels involved and so on because for me, the key is how the child feels involved in their parents' lives so that they don't feel left out. Said Najwa Shihab as quoted from Ngobrol Asix.
6. Memories with Father

Profile of Izzat Assegaf, child of Najwa Shihab (credit: Instagram.com/izzatassegaf/)
Izzat Assegaf often shares moments of togetherness with family during vacations. Including with his father Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, who is now a memory. In this photo, Izzat enjoys his time cycling with his father in Australia. It is known that the late husband of Najwa Shihab also had a hobby of cycling.
That is the profile of Izzat Assegaf, child of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?
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