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 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.
A native of Isuikwuato, Ejiofor was born in Lagos, 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. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt. 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
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]
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 |
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] |
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 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.
A native of Isuikwuato, Ejiofor was born in Lagos, 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. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt. 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
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]
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 |
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] |