Laura Ikeji Background
Laura Nkechi Ikeji was born on March 15th, 1988, to Mr. and Mrs. Ikeji, who were both Catholics. In Imo State, Nigeria, she was born the sixth of seven children to parents from Nkwerre LGA.
Laura graduated from Surulere Anglican Girls Primary School in Lagos after attending the Lagos Anglican Girls Primary School. She attended Anglican Girls Grammar School, Lagos after finishing basic school.
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Ahead of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, she took and passed her SSCE exams and was admitted into the University of Lagos (Unilag) to pursue a degree in psychological science.
Laura Ikeji is married to Christopher Ogbonna Kanu, a former Nigerian football defender, and they have a son named Ryan Ogbonna Kanu.
Career of Laura Ikeji
Laura Ikeji is a fashion blogger with a sizable following on social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook. Her blog, Hey! Laura, which she started in 2008 and shut down in 2012, was once popular. Laura was a writer for a variety of publications, including a fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle website.
There are almost 1.8 million people that follow her Instagram account, making it look like a whole fashion catalogue. Laura uses her Instagram page to promote businesses for a charge.
On her road to becoming a Nigerian fashion legend, she’ll be a household name soon. When she opened Laura Ikeji Gang Store in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, she was Nigeria’s first female designer to do so.
Laura Ikeji Incomplete and How to Make Money on Instagram
Laura Ikeji is a successful entrepreneur that takes advantage of every business opportunity that comes her way. After becoming an influencer, she didn’t stop there. Incomplete is the name of her perfume line. Incomplete was said to have sold out well in advance of its official release date.
Laura’s entrepreneurial endeavors were far from over. This author has written a popular book called How To Make Money On Instagram, which has become a best-seller.
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Laura Ikeji’s Endorsements
BK Unique Hair Incorporated, a Nigerian hair brand’s 2017 brand ambassador.
Laura joined Payporte as a brand ambassador in 2018 after signing an endorsement arrangement with them.
Laura Ikeji, one of Gtex Homes’ brand ambassadors, signed an endorsement arrangement with the company in 2018.
Hnk interiors signed Laura Ikeji as a brand ambassador in 2019 as part of an endorsement arrangement.
As of 2019, Cmhairbyhills has named Laura Ikeji as their brand ambassador.
Susan Chanel Beauty – 2019 is a brand for which she serves as an ambassador.
Laura Ikeji is a Diamond Breeze – 2019 ambassador as well.
Laura Ikeji’s Features
As of 2017, she was listed by the Complete Sports Magazine as an entertainment celebrity linked to retired or active footballers.
Her book, How To Make Money On Instagram, was featured in an interview with The Guardian Life Magazine, a division of The Guardian newspaper, on Feb. 28th, 2018.
Omoni Oboli, a beautiful Nigerian actress, was also featured in the June 2018 issue of Today’s Woman Magazine (TW Magazine).
Laura Ikeji’s Awards And Nominations.
Fashion Support Award nominee at SEWAF – 2017
Nominee for Starzz Awards as Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year – 2018
How to make money on Instagram – 2018 award at Eloy Award 2018
Laura Ikejumi was nominated as the Social Media Business Influencer of The Year at The Entrepreneur Africa Awards in 2018
Nominee at the Millennial Entrepreneur of the Year at the Eloy Awards in 2018
Laura Ikeji was honoured by the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) in 2018
Laura was a Nominee for Celebrity Entrepreneur Of The Year at The Starrz Awards in 2019
Net Worth Of Laura Ikeji
Laura Ikeji has a net worth of $1.2 million, according to wealthresult.com.