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PROMISE PRINCE

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[PROM2PEE]{{fansite|date=may 2016}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Promise Prince
| name = Linda Ikeji
| image =
| birth_name = Promise Bassey E.
| birth_name = Linda Ifeoma Ikeji
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| birth_place = [[ifako ijaiye l.g.a.]]<nowiki>, [[lagos State|[lagos]], Nigeria</nowiki>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|9|19|df=y}}<ref name="Constative">{{cite web | url=https://constative.com/celebrity/who-is-linda-ikeji-biography | title=Linda Ikeji Biography And Everything Secret About Her | publisher=Constative | date=11 January 2015 | accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Nkwerre]], [[Imo State|Imo]], Nigeria
| nationality = Nigerian
| nationality = Nigerian
| other_names =prom2pee
| other_names =
| occupation = [[blogger]], [[entrepreneur]], [[writer]]
| occupation = [[blogger]], [[entrepreneur]], [[writer]]
| website = {{url|http://promisecrib.blogspot.com|promisecrib.blogspot.com}}
| website = {{url|www.lindaikejisblog.com|lindaikejisblog.com}}
}}
}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2015}}


PROMISE PRINCE, (born '''Promise Bassey E.'''; 18 October 1996)<ref name="Constative" /> is a Nigerian [[blogger (person)|blogger]], [[writer]], [[entrepreneur]] and former dancer. He is best known for his blog. He is the smartest blogger in Nigeria.
'''Linda Ikeji''' (born '''Linda Ifeoma Ikeji'''; 19 September 1980)<ref name="Constative" /> is a Nigerian [[blogger (person)|blogger]], [[writer]], [[entrepreneur]] and former model. She is best known for her blog. She is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.<ref name="ty">{{cite web|url=http://www.wealthresult.com/2015/01/linda-ikeji-awards-her-bragging-rights.html |title=LINDA IKEJI AWARDS, HER BRAGGING RIGHTS |work=wealthresult.com |accessdate=April 7, 2016 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121062045/http://www.wealthresult.com/2015/01/linda-ikeji-awards-her-bragging-rights.html |archivedate=January 21, 2016 }}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
promise was born and raised in a christian family from ifako, lagos state. He is the second child. Promise began to express his hobby in writing at age 10. Determined to make it in life, He put himself out at the age of 17. He finished secondary school at age 16. promise started blogging as a hobby. At that time, the internet was not as pronounced in Nigeria and he had to make his posts at a [[cybercafe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.ng/entertainment/what-you-didnt-know-about-linda-ikeji-the-popular-nigerian-blogger|title=What You Didn’t Know about Linda Ikeji – Africa’s Biggest Blogger7|publisher=Wale Adeniyi|website=thenews.ng|accessdate= April 8, 2016}}</ref>
Ikeji was born and raised in a Catholic family from [[Nkwerre]], [[Imo State]]. She is the second child. Linda began to express her hobby in writing at age 10. Determined to make it in life, she put herself out at the age of 17. She finished secondary school at age 17 and at 18, enrolled into the [[University of Lagos]] where she studied English Language. While studying at the [[University of Lagos]], to assist her family and support herself through school, she had part-time jobs as a waitress, model and writer.<ref name=naij>{{cite web|url=http://www.naij.com/tag/linda_ikeji.html|website=Naij|title=Linda Ikeji|accessdate=March 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=wealth>{{cite web|url=http://www.wealthresult.com/2015/01/linda-ikeji.html|title=Everything you need to know about Linda Ikeji|website=Wealth Result|accessdate= March 4, 2015}}</ref> Ikeji graduated from the University in 2004. In 2006, she started blogging as a hobby. At that time, the internet was not as pronounced in Nigeria and she had to make her posts at a [[cybercafe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.ng/entertainment/what-you-didnt-know-about-linda-ikeji-the-popular-nigerian-blogger|title=What You Didn’t Know about Linda Ikeji – Africa’s Biggest Blogger7|publisher=Wale Adeniyi|website=thenews.ng|accessdate= April 8, 2016}}</ref>


== Blogging ==
== Blogging ==
Immediately after secondary school, promise started blogging in 20013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ventures-africa.com/2013/06/blogging-home-the-bacon-the-linda-ikeji-story/|title=Ventures Africa – Linda Ikeji is a role model to a lot of young Nigerian women who are now trailing her career path in blogging. Her successes which she documents highly on her blog have inspired a rush by young unemployed youths into blogging. Blogging Home The Bacon: The Linda Ikeji Story|work=ventures-africa.com|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref> He became an active blogger, early 2013. He ultimately finally has a specific blog as [http://Promisecrib.blogspot.com promiseCRIB'] but before this, he was managing several site hosted blog such as http://promisecrib.youclip.mobi and http://www.peevibe.com
After graduation, Ikeji started blogging in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ventures-africa.com/2013/06/blogging-home-the-bacon-the-linda-ikeji-story/|title=Ventures Africa – Linda Ikeji is a role model to a lot of young Nigerian women who are now trailing her career path in blogging. Her successes which she documents highly on her blog have inspired a rush by young unemployed youths into blogging. Blogging Home The Bacon: The Linda Ikeji Story|work=ventures-africa.com|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref> She became an active blogger 2007.<ref name="ty"/> She ultimately finally stopped hosting her blog on [[Blogspot]] by 2008, but as most domains for her name were taken, she eventually hosted the new website on [http://www.lindaikejisblog.com lindaikejisblog.com] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techcabal.com/2015/09/30/linda-ikeji-finally-gets-her-own-domain-name/ |title=Linda Ikeji finally gets her own domain name|work=techcabal.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
Ikeji runs a non profit project themed '''I’d rather be self made; No thanks'''. In her interview with [[HipTV]], she revealed that through the project, she assists young girls of age 16-25 years who have great business ideas and are willing to venture into entrepreneurship. She gave out the sum of NGN10,000,000 in the Phase 1 of the project. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.ng/entertainment/what-you-didnt-know-about-linda-ikeji-the-popular-nigerian-blogger/|title=What You Didn’t Know about Linda Ikeji – Africa’s Biggest Blogger|work=TheNews.ng|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> She announced the commencement of Phase 2 of the Project via her instagram account.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}}

==Recognition==
In August 2012, Forbes Africa dedicated itself to celebrating African women that month's issue. In that issue, [[Forbes]] profiled Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women and the issue featured profiles on two young Nigerian women: Linda Ikeji, as well as Chibundu Onuzo <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/so-you-want-to-be-a-blogger.html|title=You Want To Be A Blogger?|work=vanguardngr.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref>

Linda Ikeji was the biggest [[Google Search]] trend in Nigeria for 2014. The name '''Linda Ikeji''' was the most searched item by users of Google in Nigeria<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citypeopleng.com/google-trends-of-2014-lindaikeji_tops_nigeria_search_list.html|title= Google trends of 2014: Lindaikeji tops Nigeria search list |work=citypeopleng.com|accessdate=April 7, 2016}}</ref>

Ikeji was interviewed by [[BBC]] on their [[Focus on Africa (TV programme)|Focus on Africa]] programme. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/9787.html|title= Linda Ikeji at BBC Africa! (PHOTOS) |work=Naij.com|publisher=Clement Ejiofor|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> The interview aired on 25 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-19722763.html|title= Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji on gossip and news |work=[[BBC]]|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
===Controversial Posts===
Ikeji has dealt with controversial posts about celebrities such as [[Funke Akindele]], [[Richard Mofe Damijo]], [[Djimon Honsou]],[[Wizkid_(musician)]] and [[Tonto Dikeh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.modernghana.com/music/29103/3/funke-akindeles-lawyers-write-linda-ikeji-you-went.html|title=Funke Akindele's Lawyers Write Linda Ikeji 'YOU WENT TOO FAR'|work=modernghana.com|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/18084/4/rmd-fights-linda-ikejitells-her-to-get-a-life.html|title=RMD Fights Linda Ikeji?Tells Her To Get A Life - nigeriafilms.com|work=nigeriafilms.com|accessdate=February 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ireporterstv.co/actor-rmd-warns-linda-ikeji-to-stop-spreading-lies-about-him/|title=Actor RMD Warns Linda Ikeji to Stop Spreading Lies About Him|work=ireporterstv.co|accessdate=February 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,77592.0.html|title=Wahala ! You Dey Find! Tonto Dikeh Calls Linda Ikeji A Failed Model; Oouch – Gistmania|work=gistmania.com|accessdate=February 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naij.com/52985.html|title='U’re Dying Slowly' – Tonto Dike Attacks Popular Blogger, Linda Ikeji, Over Fake News|work=NEWS.NAIJ.COM – Nigerian & worldwide news.|accessdate=February 20, 2015}}</ref> She also made controversial publications about [[Doyin Okupe]] who described the publications as defamatory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newswirengr.com/2015/02/14/defamation-okupes-lawyers-write-linda-ikeji-demand-retraction-and-published-apology-over-false-story/|title=Defamation: Okupe’s Lawyers Write Linda Ikeji; Demand Retraction And Published Apology Over False Story|work=NewsWireNGR|accessdate=February 20, 2015}}</ref>

===Shut Down Of Blog By Google===

Ikeji's blog was shut down on October 8, 2014, but restored on October 10, 2014 around midnight by Google for undisclosed reasons. Mr. Kola Ogunlade, a Google correspondent, said: "We take violations of policies very seriously as such activities diminish the experience for our users. When we are notified of the existence of content that may violate our Terms of Service, we act quickly to review it and determine whether it actually violates our policies. If we determine that it does, we remove it immediately."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/169287-google-restores-linda-ikeji-blog.html|title=Google restores Linda&nbsp;Ikeji&nbsp;Blog – Premium Times Nigeria|work=Premium Times Nigeria|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref>

== Honours and awards==
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| Nigeria Blog Awards NBA || 2013 || Best Entertainment Blog<ref name="nigerianblogawards.com">{{cite web|url=http://nigerianblogawards.com/2013-nigerian-blog-awards-winners/|title=2013 Nigerian Blog Awards winners!|work=Nigerian Blog Awards|accessdate=February 19, 2015}}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://promisecrib.blogspot.com}}
*{{Official website|www.lindaikejisblog.com}}
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Revision as of 14:39, 5 May 2016

Linda Ikeji
Born
Linda Ifeoma Ikeji

(1980-09-19) 19 September 1980 (age 43)[1]
Nkwerre, Imo, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)blogger, entrepreneur, writer
Websitelindaikejisblog.com

Linda Ikeji (born Linda Ifeoma Ikeji; 19 September 1980)[1] is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She is best known for her blog. She is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.[2]

Early life and education

Ikeji was born and raised in a Catholic family from Nkwerre, Imo State. She is the second child. Linda began to express her hobby in writing at age 10. Determined to make it in life, she put herself out at the age of 17. She finished secondary school at age 17 and at 18, enrolled into the University of Lagos where she studied English Language. While studying at the University of Lagos, to assist her family and support herself through school, she had part-time jobs as a waitress, model and writer.[3][4] Ikeji graduated from the University in 2004. In 2006, she started blogging as a hobby. At that time, the internet was not as pronounced in Nigeria and she had to make her posts at a cybercafe.[5]

Blogging

After graduation, Ikeji started blogging in 2006.[6] She became an active blogger 2007.[2] She ultimately finally stopped hosting her blog on Blogspot by 2008, but as most domains for her name were taken, she eventually hosted the new website on lindaikejisblog.com [7]

Philanthropy

Ikeji runs a non profit project themed I’d rather be self made; No thanks. In her interview with HipTV, she revealed that through the project, she assists young girls of age 16-25 years who have great business ideas and are willing to venture into entrepreneurship. She gave out the sum of NGN10,000,000 in the Phase 1 of the project. [8] She announced the commencement of Phase 2 of the Project via her instagram account.[citation needed]

Recognition

In August 2012, Forbes Africa dedicated itself to celebrating African women that month's issue. In that issue, Forbes profiled Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women and the issue featured profiles on two young Nigerian women: Linda Ikeji, as well as Chibundu Onuzo [9]

Linda Ikeji was the biggest Google Search trend in Nigeria for 2014. The name Linda Ikeji was the most searched item by users of Google in Nigeria[10]

Ikeji was interviewed by BBC on their Focus on Africa programme. [11] The interview aired on 25 September 2012.[12]

Controversies

Controversial Posts

Ikeji has dealt with controversial posts about celebrities such as Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe Damijo, Djimon Honsou,Wizkid_(musician) and Tonto Dikeh.[13][14][15][16][17] She also made controversial publications about Doyin Okupe who described the publications as defamatory.[18]

Shut Down Of Blog By Google

Ikeji's blog was shut down on October 8, 2014, but restored on October 10, 2014 around midnight by Google for undisclosed reasons. Mr. Kola Ogunlade, a Google correspondent, said: "We take violations of policies very seriously as such activities diminish the experience for our users. When we are notified of the existence of content that may violate our Terms of Service, we act quickly to review it and determine whether it actually violates our policies. If we determine that it does, we remove it immediately."[19]

Honours and awards

Awards Year Category
Nigeria Blog Awards NBA 2013 Best Entertainment Blog[20]

References

  1. ^ a b "Linda Ikeji Biography And Everything Secret About Her". Constative. January 11, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "LINDA IKEJI AWARDS, HER BRAGGING RIGHTS". wealthresult.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Linda Ikeji". Naij. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Everything you need to know about Linda Ikeji". Wealth Result. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "What You Didn't Know about Linda Ikeji – Africa's Biggest Blogger7". thenews.ng. Wale Adeniyi. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  6. ^ "Ventures Africa – Linda Ikeji is a role model to a lot of young Nigerian women who are now trailing her career path in blogging. Her successes which she documents highly on her blog have inspired a rush by young unemployed youths into blogging. Blogging Home The Bacon: The Linda Ikeji Story". ventures-africa.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "Linda Ikeji finally gets her own domain name". techcabal.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  8. ^ "What You Didn't Know about Linda Ikeji – Africa's Biggest Blogger". TheNews.ng. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  9. ^ "You Want To Be A Blogger?". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  10. ^ "Google trends of 2014: Lindaikeji tops Nigeria search list". citypeopleng.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  11. ^ "Linda Ikeji at BBC Africa! (PHOTOS)". Naij.com. Clement Ejiofor. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  12. ^ "Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji on gossip and news". BBC. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  13. ^ "Funke Akindele's Lawyers Write Linda Ikeji 'YOU WENT TOO FAR'". modernghana.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  14. ^ "RMD Fights Linda Ikeji?Tells Her To Get A Life - nigeriafilms.com". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  15. ^ "Actor RMD Warns Linda Ikeji to Stop Spreading Lies About Him". ireporterstv.co. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  16. ^ "Wahala ! You Dey Find! Tonto Dikeh Calls Linda Ikeji A Failed Model; Oouch – Gistmania". gistmania.com. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  17. ^ "'U're Dying Slowly' – Tonto Dike Attacks Popular Blogger, Linda Ikeji, Over Fake News". NEWS.NAIJ.COM – Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  18. ^ "Defamation: Okupe's Lawyers Write Linda Ikeji; Demand Retraction And Published Apology Over False Story". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  19. ^ "Google restores Linda Ikeji Blog – Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  20. ^ "2013 Nigerian Blog Awards winners!". Nigerian Blog Awards. Retrieved February 19, 2015.


External links

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