Linda Ejiofor | |
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![]() Ejiofor on set of The Meeting in 2011 | |
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, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She is 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, southwest 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, Anambra State, Nigeria. She also studied sociology at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. 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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2012 | The Meeting | Ejura | with Rita Dominic & Nse Ikpe Etim. was nominated for Best Actress in a supporting role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards |
2013 | Secret Room | Ada Obika | With OC Ukeje |
2015 | Out of Luck | Halima | With Tope Tedela, Jide Kosoko, Wole Ojo, Sambasa Nzeribe |
2015 | Heaven's Hell | With Nse Ikpe Etim, Bimbo Akintola, OC Ukeje, Damilola Adegbite | |
2016 | Suru L'ere [10] | With Beverly Naya, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Tope Tedela, Enyinna Nwigwe, Gregory Ojefua and Bikiya Graham- Douglas. | |
2015 | A Soldier's Story (2015 film) [11] | Regina | With Tope Tedela, Chico Aligwekwe, Adesua Etomi, Zainab Balogun |
2016 | Ojukokoro (Greed) [12] | With Tope Tedela, Charles Etubiebi, Seun Ajayi, Shawn Faqua, Wale Ojo, Ali Nuhu | |
2018 | Chief Daddy | Justina | with Ini Edo, Rachel Oniga, Mawuli Gavor, Falz, Kate Henshaw, Rahama Sadau, Beverly Naya, Patience Ozokwor, Shafy Bello, Funke Akindele |
2019 | Kpali [13] | With Ini Dima-Okojie, Kunle Remi, Uzor Arukwe, Nkem Owor, IK Osakioduwa | |
2019 | 4th Republic | Bukky Ajala | with Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Mu'azu, Bimbo Manuel, Yakubu Muhammed, Rekiya Attah, Emil .B. Garubu, Jide Attah, Alfred Atungu |
2019 | She is | Erimma | |
2021 | Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke | ||
2018 | Knockout Blessing [14] | Oby | Ade Laoye, Bucci Franklin, Ademola Adedoyin |
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 [15] |
2021 | Let's talk about sex | Herself | Belgian documentairy [16] |
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 | [17] |
Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Rising Star (female) | Nominated | |||
2014 | ELOY Awards [18] | 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 | [19] | |
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