Laura Ikeji is a fashion blogger, entrepreneur, dancer, author, and brand influencer.
She has managed to juggle her home, career, and business effortlessly and has become a favorite of many.
Below are some things you did not know about the super energetic woman:
1. Laura Ikeji-Kanu was born on the 15th of March, 1988.
2. She hails from Imo State, Nigeria, and was born into a large family of nine.
3. She is the younger sister of renowned blogger Linda Ikeji.
4. She attended Anglican Girls Primary School before proceeding to Anglican Girls Grammar School, Lagos, for her secondary education.
5. She studied psychology at the University of Lagos.
6. Laura started her career as a fashion blogger. She founded ‘Hey Laura,’ an online entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle blog.
7. She rose to fame as the CEO of Laura Ikeji Gang, a boutique for women’s fashion in Lagos. Shortly after, she began making dance videos on Instagram, and her popularity soared.
8. She got married to Ogbonna Kanu, the younger brother of popular footballer Kanu Nwankwo, on the 27th of January 2017 after getting a surprise proposal in December 2016.
9. She gave birth to her son, Ryan, in July 2017.
10. She released her first book, ‘How To Make Money On Instagram,’ in 2018.
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11. On 4 July 2018, she launched her perfume fragrance Incomplete, which sold out before the release date.
12. She welcomed her daughter, Laurel, on March 1, 2020.
13. She has served as a brand ambassador for notable brands like BK Unique Hair, Gtex Homes, Payporte, Susan Chanel Beauty, Cmhairbyhills, Hnk_interiors, etc.
14. Laura officially launched her makeup line, Laura Beauty, in 2021.
15. She was part of the first cast to star in the Showmax reality television series The Real Housewives of Lagos, which launched in 2022.
16. She welcomed her third child and second daughter in December 2023.
