British comedian Gina Yashere has been in a relationship with her partner, Nina Rose Fischer, for over a decade now. Here’s everything to know about Gina Yashere’s partner, Nina.
Who is Nina Rose Fischer?
Nina Rose Fischer is a professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College, New York City. She is also an accomplished policy writer, researcher, therapist, and developer. In 2020, she won an award at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference for her work assessing substance education in New York. However, Nina Rose Fischer is more popular in the media for being the partner of comedian Gina Yashere.
Nina Rose was born to her parents on March 8, 1973, in New York City. Gina Yashere’s partner is 50 years old as of February 2024.
About Gina Yashere’s sexuality
Gina Yashere is openly lesbian.
Speaking about her coming out, she said: “The day I completely opened up and went, ‘I don’t give a fuck. I’ve got nothing to hide. This is who I am,’ I got twice as good as a comedian.”
Yashere explored the topic of sexuality in a Nigerian community in the hit series, “Bob Hearts Abishola.” Nigeria is infamous for its extreme rules on homosexuality.
About being gay and Nigerian, Yashere said: “It was always in the back of my mind, obviously, because I am of Nigerian descent and gay, and we always try to cover every facet of Nigerian life and bring some interesting stories into the mix. When the opportunity arose, we thought, “Let’s go with it and see what happens.”
About Nina Rose Fischer’s parents
As of the time of publishing this article (February 2024), information about Nina Rose Fischer’s parents is scarce. However, the writer’s parents reportedly grew up in the Bronx, New York, and they both attended the City University of New York. Yashere also shared with The Guardian in 2021 that Nina’s parents “were freedom fighters.”
About Nina Rose Fischer’s siblings
Nina Rose Fischer does not have any known siblings.
About Nina Rose Fischer’s marriage and wedding
As of February 2024, Nina Rose Fischer is unmarried and has no wife. While Fischer is not married yet, she is currently in a relationship with her lesbian partner Gina Yashere. According to the information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Nina Rose and Yashere have been dating for over 10 years as of 2024.
List of people Nina Rose Fischer has dated
Nina Rose Fischer has not been associated with any person other than Gina Yashere.
Nina Rose Fischer’s wiki profile
| Name | Nina Rose Fischer |
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | New York |
| Age | 50 |
| Occupation | Professor of Criminal Justice |
| Height | Unknown |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Partner | Gina Yashere |
| Nina Rose Fischer |
Who is Gina Yashere?
Gina Yashere is a British comedian, reality TV star, actress, and writer. Her comedy is often based on pop culture, stereotypes, and current events. It is also a mix of social satire and character comedy. However, Yashere is popularly known for being a co-creator of the American sitcom, “Bob Hearts Abishola.”
Gina Yashere’s real name is Regina Obedapo Iyashere. Born on April 6, 1974, in Bethnal Green, London, Gina is currently 49 years old.
About Gina Yashere’s parents
The full details of Gina Yashere’s parents are currently unknown. However, they are Nigerian immigrants to England. Gina Yashere’s parents reportedly migrated from Benin City, Nigeria. In Nigeria, Gina Yashere’s mother was a headteacher while her dad was an academic, pursuing a PhD in London. Upon getting to England, Gina Yashere’s mother was only able to get menial jobs, so she ventured into business. Meanwhile, her father returned to Nigeria when Gina Yashere was three years old and had another family. In fact, he was estranged from them until Gina became a successful comedian.
About Gina Yashere’s siblings
Gina Yashere has two brothers. However, not a lot of information is currently available about them.
About Nina Rose Fischer’s relationship with Gina Yashere
Gina Yashere and Nina Rose Fischer went public with their relationship back in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it is unclear how and when Gina Yashere and her partner Nina first met, they have been together for more than a decade. They celebrated their 10th anniversary in September 2023. Back in April 2020, the British comedian shared with Talkhouse about her relationship with Nina, whom she calls “Ninja.”
She said:
“I’ve been at home and healthy during the quarantine, and I’m counting my blessings. I’m in L. A., I have a home, a nice home, to quarantine in and my girlfriend who lives in New York was able to get out in time, so we’re quarantining together.”
Also, during the pandemic, Gina Yashere and Nina Rose Fischer started making entertaining videos on Instagram. The couple called their series “Corona Diaries.” Yashere and her girlfriend seem to have a strong bond, even though they are not married yet. In fact, they reportedly live together in Altadena, California, the United States.
