Linda Ikeji Biography: Age, Married, Baby Daddy, Husband, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Mansion, State of Origin

Early Life & Background

Linda Ifeoma Ikeji was born on 19 September 1980 in Nkwerre, Imo State, Nigeria. She is the second of seven children raised in a devout Igbo Catholic family. At age 10, she developed a strong passion for writing and storytelling.

She completed secondary school by age 17 and earned a B.Sc in English from the University of Lagos in 2004. To support herself, Linda worked as a waitress, model, and writer during school.

 Family: Parents & Siblings

Linda Ikeji’s parents raised seven children in a Catholic home. Her known siblings include:

• Laura Ikeji-Kanu – Beauty entrepreneur and influencer
• Vera Ikeji – Runs a salon in the U.S.
• Sandra Ikeji – Founder of Black Dove Models
• Peks Ikeji – Actor and only brother
• Benita Ikeji and Edna Ikeji

Age & State of Origin

As of August 2025, Linda Ikeji is 44 years old. She proudly hails from Nkwerre LGA in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.

Career & Media Empire

Linda started blogging in 2006 and officially launched lindaikejisblog.com in 2007. Her rise as a fearless entertainment and lifestyle blogger made her a household name.

Her media ventures include:

• Linda Ikeji TV (LITV) – Produces talk shows and reality content
• LindaIkeji Music – A short-lived music platform launched in 2016
• Linda Ikeji Social – A blogging and networking platform

She also founded a women empowerment initiative, “I’d Rather Be Self‑Made; No Thanks”, which gave out over ₦10 million to young female entrepreneurs.

In 2023, Linda produced her first feature film, Dark October, based on the Aluu Four lynching. It received backlash from victims’ families but sparked national discussion.

Personal Life: Baby Daddy & Marital Status

As of 2025, Linda Ikeji remains single and unmarried. She has one child—Jayce Ikeji, born in September 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jayce’s father is Sholaye Jeremi, a businessman in the oil and gas industry. Their relationship ended shortly after Jayce’s birth. Linda has publicly said it was “a closed chapter.”

Other rumored relationships (never confirmed) include Don Jazzy, Dan Foster, and Okoro Daniel.

 Net Worth (2025 Estimates)

Estimates of Linda Ikeji’s net worth vary:

• ₦14.2 billion (approx. $11.4 million)
• $20–40 million (previous market estimates)

Her income sources include blogging, real estate, advertising, LITV, brand partnerships, and speaking engagements.

Mansion on Banana Island

Conclusion

Linda Ikeji remains one of Nigeria’s most successful digital entrepreneurs. Her story, from a humble blogging start to owning a media empire and luxury home, proves that digital media, when combined with vision and discipline, can yield great success. As she continues her journey, she remains a role model to millions of young Africans, especially women, in business and media.