Linda Ejiofor is a Nigerian actress and model. She started her acting career at Tinsel, M-Net’s Production, where she starred as Bimpe Adekoya. Afterward, in 2012, she rose to prominence after starring in the romantic comedy film The Meeting, 2012. Basically, Linda Ejiofor is one of Nigerians’ onscreen sweethearts. For over a decade, she has remained active in the Nigerian movie industry and has featured in movies and TV series.

 

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor was born on July 17, 1986, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She was born into a family of seven and hails from Isuikwuato, Abia State, Nigeria. Linda started her education at Labo Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Surulere. Later on, she moved to Federal Government Girls’ College, Onitsha.

Next, she enrolled in a diploma course in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, but pulled out after three months due to her father’s disdain for the entertainment industry. Subsequently, she proceeded to the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State to study Sociology. After, she did her National Youth Service (NYSC) in Jigawa State.

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 an interest in acting. She also said she hoped to direct films in the future. In 2018, she starred alongside Jemima Osunde in Ndani TV’s web series

After her university education, Linda started as a part-time Model. Later on, she auditioned for M-Net’s production after much persuasion from a friend. Eventually, she became one of the cast, starring as Bimpe Adekoya in the popular TV series, Tinsel.

Also, in 2012, she made her movie debut in the award-winning movie The Meeting. The movie gave her prominence and brought her to the limelight. Also, she was nominated as the best actress in a supporting role at the Africa Movies Awards, 2013.

She has starred in other movies and TV series including Secret Room (2013), Dowry (2014), Chief Daddy (2018) e.t.c Altogether, Linda has worked with thespians like Rita Dominic, OC Ukeje, Jide Kosoko, Damilola Adegbite, Femi Jacobs, Beverly Naya, Zainab Balogun, Mildred Okwo, e.t.c.

 

Film

Below are movies and TV series Ejiofor has starred; Tinsel, 2007 – present, The Meeting, 2012, Secret Room, 2013, Dowry, 2014, Out of Luck, 2015Heaven’s Hell, 2015Suru L’ere, 2016A Soldier’s Story, 2015Ojukokoro: Greed 2016Chief Daddy, 2018Knock Out Blessing, 201Flat 3B, 2019A Soldier’s Story 2: Return From the Dead, 2020

Nomination & Awards

One of the 10 fastest rising Nollywood stars, The Sun Nigeria 2013, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, ‘The Meeting’ Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2013 (Nomination), Best Rising Star (Female), Nollywood Movies Awards, 2013 (Nomination), TV Actress of the Year, Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards, (ELOY) 2014 (Nomination)Best Supporting Actress, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, 2015 (WON)

 

PERSONAL LIFE

Linda Ejiofor married Ibrahim Suleiman, a co-star on Tinsel in November 2018. Linda and Ibrahim had been friends for some years before they finally tied the knot.