Laura Ikeji

Last updated
Laura Ikeji-Kanu
Born
Laura Ikeji [1]

(1988-03-15) March 15, 1988 (age 36)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma materUnilag
Occupation(s)Blogger, writer,
social media expert, entrepreneur
Years active2017–present
OrganizationLauraBeauty store
Known forLauraBeauty
Notable workHow to make money on Instagram
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children3
WebsiteLaurabeautyshop.com

Laura Ikeji-Kanu [2] (born March 15, 1988) [3] is a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and one of Nigeria's top influencers. She is the founder of the cosmetic line LauraBeauty. She starred on the Showmax reality television series The Real Housewives of Lagos .

Contents

Magazine covers and features

On 28 February 2018, she was covered by The Guardian Life Magazine [4] a subsidiary of The Guardian newspaper. Where she discussed about her book "How To Make Money On Instagram". In June 2018 she was featured on Today's Woman Magazine well known as TW Magazine [5] alongside the Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli.

In 2017 she was featured on Complete Sports [6] on a list featuring entertainment celebrities related to former or active footballers.

2017–present

Endorsement deal

In May 2017, Nigerian hair brand BK Unique Hair Inc signed Ikeji as brand ambassador [7] alongside Rita Dominic. In January 2018, the online store and sponsor of Big Brother Naija season 2 and 3 Payporte signed Ikeji as brand ambassador. [8] In July 2018, Gtex homes signed Ikeji as brand ambassador alongside Mercy Aigbe Gentry. [9]

Incomplete

On 4 July 2018, Ikeji launched her perfume fragrance Incomplete, [10] which was sold out before the release date after she announced the pre-order sales. [11]

Personal life

Ikeji is married to Christopher Kanu. The couple had their court wedding on 19 January 2017, in Lagos State, Nigeria. [12] Their traditional marriage [13] was held in her hometown in Nkwerre LGA, Imo state on 28 January 2017. In July 2017, the couple welcomed their first child together, Ryan Kanu, [14] in Texas, United States of America.

On 15 March 2018, she celebrated her birthday with a brand new Mercedes-Benz. [15]

Honours

The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) [16] on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Abuja, honour Nigeria's vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote alongside Davido, Don Jazzy, Ikeji and others.

Filmography

Film and television

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Undercover LoverBarbaraMain role
2019 Sugar Rush Laura IkejiGuest Role
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 The Real Housewives of Lagos Laura IkejiMain role

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