Linda Ikeji Biography, Age, Career and Net Worth
Linda Ifeoma Ikeji is a Nigerian blogger, model and entrepreneur. She is popular for her blog Lindaikejiblog. Linda Ikeji was born on 19 September 1980 in Nkwerre, Imo, Nigeria.
Linda Ikeji Profile
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Name |
Linda Ikeji |
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Real Name |
Linda Ifeoma Ikeji |
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Date of Birth |
19 September 1980 |
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Age |
40 Years (2020) |
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State of Origin |
Nkwerre, Imo State |
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Tribe |
Igbo |
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Religion |
Christianity |
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Occupation |
Blogger |
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Blog |
Linda Ikejis Blog |
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Son |
Jayce |
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Net Worth |
$40 million |
Educational Background
Linda Ikeji obtained her SSCE certificate at the age of 17 before proceeding to study English language at the University of Lagos. She graduated with a BA in English Language in 2004.
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In 2018, she obtained an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Trinity International University in Georgia for her outstanding job in Business and Media in Africa.
Career and blog
Linda Ikeji started writing at the age of 10. While in the university, she worked as a model and waitress to assist her parents in paying bills.
However, in 2007, Linda Ikeji started blogging as a hobby. She was one of the pioneer bloggers in Nigeria at a time when the internet is not popular in Nigeria.
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She hosted her blog with blogger sub domain lindaikeji.blogspot.com. Linda Ikeji subsequently acquired the domain www.lindaikejisblog.com.
As one of pioneer and successful bloggers in Nigeria, Linda Ikeji is most often looked upto by most aspiring bloggers.
In 2012, Linda Ikeji, alongside Chibundu Onuzo was featured in Forbes Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women.
Her blog is one of the most visited blogs in Nigeria.
In 2016, Linda Ikeji launched her online TV network LindaIkejis TV. The TV network airs talk shows, reality shows, TV series to Movies as well as Radio broadcasting.
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In November 2016, Linda Ikeji launched Linda Ikeji music, a music streaming platform. However , it went dormant months later.
She subsequently launched her own social media platform “LindaIkeji Social”.
Controversies
Linda Ikeji has made controversial posts on her blogs about politicians like Doyin Okupe as well as other Nigerian celebrities.
On October 8th 2014, Linda Ikeji’s blog was shut down temporarily for violating googles terms and policy but was restored two days later.
In 2018, many Nigerians expressed disappointments and blasted Linda Ikeji after the news of her pregnancy went viral. Many Nigerians said she preached celibacy outside marriage but did otherwise.
Linda Ikeji Net Worth
Linda Ikeji is one of the most successful and richest bloggers in Nigeria. She owns a N2 billion mansion in Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos state. Linda Ikeji Net worth is estimated to be $14million
Personal Life
Linda Ikeji has a son with Nigerian billionaire businessman Sholaye Jeremi. Her son Jayce was born in 2018.
Linda Ikeji Cars
Linda Ikeji is a lover of cars and owns series of exotic cars. Some of Linda Ikeji’s cars are
- Bentley Mulsanne
- Range Rover Autobiography
- Range Rover Sport
- Infinity FX 35
- Toyota Camry amongst other cars
