Linda Ejiofor
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Born | Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor 17 July 1986 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Education | sociology, University of Port Harcourt |
Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Notable work | The Meeting |
Spouse | Ibrahim Suleiman (m. Nov 2018) |
Awards | 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards |
Linda Ejiofor (born Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor; 17 July 1986) is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, she known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series Tinsel.[1][2] She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film The Meeting (2012).[3][4] Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of The Sun Nigeria listed her as one of the ten fastest-rising Nollywood stars of 2013.[5] She gave birth to her first child, a boy.
Personal life
A native of Isuikwuato, Ejiofor was born in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. She is the second of five children. Ejiofor attended Ilabor Primary School in Surulere and later enrolled at the Federal Government Girls' College in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. On 4 November 2018, she announced her engagement to Tinsel actor Ibrahim Suleiman and married him four days later.[6] The couple welcomed their first child Keon Iman Suleiman on the 9th of July 2020.
Career
Ejiofor initially wanted to work for an advertising agency. In an interview posted in The Nation newspaper, she said she changed her mind about pursuing a career in advertising after developing interest in acting. She also said she hoped to direct films in the future.[7][8] In 2018, she starred alongside Jemima Osunde in Ndani TV's web series Rumour Has It.[9]
Filmography
Films
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007–present | Tinsel | Bimpe | |
2014 | Dowry | Nike | with OC Ukeje |
2018 | Rumour Has It | Dolapo | for NdaniTV[9] |
2019 | Flat 3B | Nneka | with Mawuli Gavor[14] |
2021 | Let's talk about sex | Herself | Belgian documentairy[15] |
2023-2024 | Agu | Ugochi | for Showmax |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2013 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting role | The Meeting | Nominated | [16] |
Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Rising Star (female) | Nominated | |||
2014 | ELOY Awards[17] | TV Actress of the Year | Dowry | Nominated | |
2015 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best supporting Actress | The Meeting | Won | |
2016 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [18] |
See also
References
- ^ "How I Broke into the movie industry". allafrica.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Saturday Celebrity interview with Linda Ejiofor". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "From Bimpe to Ejura: Linda Ejiofor makes Nollywood debut". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Linda Ejiofor on iMDB". iMDb. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ Tony Ogaga Erhariefe (25 January 2014). "Fastest Nollywood Actress". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Linda Ejiofor Profile". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Why I Stopped Acting Nude roles – Linda Ejiofor". thenationonlineng.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Linda Ejiofor". Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ a b NdaniTV (20 April 2018), Rumour Has It S2E5: Janus, retrieved 23 April 2018
- ^ "PHOTOS: The Audrey Silva Company Embarks On New Project". 360nobs. King A-Maz. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
- ^ "Linda Ejiofor on A Soldier's Story". YeYePikin. Precious. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Pulse Movie Review: Mixed with violence and humour; "Ojukokoro" is uniquely entertaining". Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants". THISDAYLIVE. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "BN TV: Watch Two New Episodes of Exciting Web Series "Flat 3B" starring Linda Ejiofor & Mawuli Gavor". BellaNaija. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ Let's talk about sex - Aflevering 5 (Seizoen 1) (in Dutch), retrieved 2 October 2021
- ^ "Pictures from Linda Ejiofor's maternity shoot - P.M. News". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Two years after, Ini Edo emerges winner of ZAFAA Best Actress award". Vanguard News. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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