#Flashbackthursday These are pictures of Linda Ikeji, the most famous celebrity blogger in  Nigeria over twelve years ago when she was still a fashion model in Lagos, Africa's largest megacity. She was introduced to me by Mr. Bonny Oyem, Publisher of the Affections magazine of which I was the Editor in 1997. Linda just completed secondary school and wanted to become a runway model. She was only 17 and I had to mentor her as I was mentored by the famous Nigerian actress and life coach, Dame Taiwo Ajai-lycett when I also wanted to become a model at the age of 15.  I did my best for Linda and her determination to excel and succeed has made her who she is today, the first millionaire blogger in Nigeria and the rest of Africa and also the Founder/CEO of her Linda Ikeji TV with film and TV studios in Lagos. Her success is my happiness. And an exemplary role model for all girls and young women everywhere that they can achieve as much as they believe in their dreams and have t...

Excerpts from "The Linda Ikeji I Knew", new nonfiction book by Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, author of "Diary of the Memory Memory Keeper"., "Scarlet Tears of London" and other books. ### "I have full breasts with pointed nipples," she said and I could picture them from her description. She was telling me to let me know that  she had sexier boobs than Linda.  Stella, You abandoned me. I miss you more. I heart you always. Give my kisses to your children, Michael and the younger babies you love so much. From: stela //  Date: Monday, October 5, 2009 Subject: helloooooooooooooooooo To: me  no,i miss you more. if u think u miss me more then call me on my mobile or sms me on xxxxxxxxxxx, i am logging out of the net now sweetie. need to rest abeg. send me sms now or call me in 20mins..u deicide which one favours u.lol She was free with me whenever she called me from Germany where she was happily married to a German man with lovely kids, and one of them...

"Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood." - Marie Curie. Excerpts from my coming new book, "Diary of the Memory Keeper,: The Linda Ikeji I Knew " To be distributed by @amazon, @barnesandnoble and other booksellers. ### linda ikeji to me Oct 19, 2005 Details pls do not talk about my personal.i dont want that.there's nothing to be proud of about being 25 and not having a man in one's life..just write professionally pls.thanks 4 the confidence you have in me.linda. ill send you the other pic ### Well, I have already published something. But, I have not advertised it worldwide. I said you have several suitors, but I advised you to take your time. It was the year Agbani Darego was crowned Miss World at the 51st edition of the Miss World pageant on November 16, 2001. I was visiting Linda in the popular Moremi Hall female students hostel on the campus of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),  when I found myself in midst of her roommates of di...