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Popular radio and TV presenter Toke Makinwa has aired her thoughts about popular blogger and former model Linda Ikeji stating she ‘doesn’t think Linda Ikeji is a role model’.
Little known Makinwa who works as a radio presenter on popular urban radio station Rhythm 93.7 dropped her comments on air while she was co-anchoring ‘The Morning Drive’ recently.
Well, she's entitled to her opinion. I have nothing against that statement...I understand where she's coming from. Some of the posts hurt people, some help people. It's the media, it's the job I chose. Like every other job, it has its advantages and disadvantages. You win some, you lose some. I get it. I accept it.I don’t think Linda Ikeji is a role model. She’s a gossiper, She sells gossip’, Makinwa said on the show and even appealed to her listeners not to take the likes of popular US blogger Perez Hilton and Miss Ikeji seriously.
It's times like this I almost forget who I am...but then I remember where I'm coming from and I smile. Let me tell you guys a story. Please continue...
It was early 2000, I was 19 years old, in my second year at the University of Lagos. I'd been a model for about a year and a half then. Modeling back then didn't pay a lot. Sometimes you eat, sometimes you can't find food. Sometimes you had money, sometimes you will have to beg for it. I'm not from a rich home. I started struggling since I was 17 to support my family. So I kinda hard a tough life growing up but I kept working, doing all sorts of modeling jobs, ushering, fashion shows, and at one point I sold beer at a hotel. I'd leave lectures, go to a hotel and sell beer from 1pm till 10pm. I did this for a few months. It wasn't easy but I had to survive. One of the things I said to myself back then was, the day I sell my body to a man for money, may God strike me dead. I was determined to make it on my own, never let any man take my dignity. In those days, most young girls had an aristo...I was never one of those girls. I would rather starve or beg for food than give my body to a man for money.
So back to my story. It was early 2000, I hadn't done any modeling jobs in a bit. I didn't have any money in school, hadn't eaten a proper meal in days, there was no money at home...my sister called and asked if I could send money home...didn't have any. I wondered what to do...then I thought of this aristo who had been chasing me for months now...old man...married...rich...in his fifties. I said to myself, why don't you call him and beg him for money. Tell a lie, say you need it to go to the hospital 'cos you're sick or something that desperate. Which was what I did. What he said to me was 'you know I like you. I don't know why you're behaving like a child. You need someone to take care of you blah blah blah'. Eventually he said I should meet him at a hotel. I will never forget that hotel...Ambassadors hotel in Ikoyi. I was apprehensive about going but I was desperate...I said to myself what's the worse that can happen? It's not like he will rape you and there was no way in hell I would sleep with him, so I figured even if he didn't give me the money I asked for, at least he would give me money for transport fare to go back home...that transport fare was what I was looking forward to honestly. I didn't have a dime on me, in fact I borrowed small money from a friend to go to the hotel.
So when I got there, he bought me hotel food (my first real meal in days...:-)) and after I was done eating, he made his move. I shoved him off. He kept trying and I kept pushing him away and after a while he got angry and said something like, why did you come here then? Are you a child? He was angry that I made him pay for a hotel room, spent money on food etc and not give him what he wanted. So he got up to leave...and I told him I didn't have any money to go back to school. If looks could kill, I would have died in that moment he turned to look at me. He left the hotel room, and I followed him. I kept begging and trying to explain to him that I didn't have transport to go back, he didn't say a word to me as he entered his vehicle and drove off.
I stood in front of the hotel wondering how I was going to get back to school. All I had on me was N15. N15 wasn't going to take me from Ikoyi to Akoka. In my plans, I never imagined that I wasn't going to at least get a few thousands from him. I'd seen this guy before...he was a friend's boss. He owned a media business back then and every time I went to see this friend, this man would call me into his office...tell me how pretty I am, how much he likes me and how well he can take care of me. And he always gave me 5k whenever I was ready to leave his office. But this time I was the one who called him...so he must have figured I was ready to give in. We both misunderstood each other, I guess...:-)
Anyway, after standing in front of the hotel for a few minutes, I went back in and saw a young man at the front desk. I explained my situation to him...he was kind enough to give me N100 and that was the money that took me half way home. By the time I got to Yaba, I'd run out of cash, so I trekked from Yaba bus stop to UNILAG Akoka. I remember saying to myself while I was trekking with tears in my eyes, that one day I'm going to make something of myself...every money I make in this world would be my own hard earned money...I don't care how bad it gets, no man is ever going to take away my self respect...that's all I have!
And that's the way I lived. Determined to make it in life. On my own terms. As my own woman. I kept struggling and struggling until God finally blessed me. Now I have more money than I even know what to do with it. I make millions of naira from what I love doing...blogging. The best part of all this is that I would blog for free. Now I don't chase money anymore...it chases me. It's not even just about the money, it's the great friends I've met via this blog, the wonderful people I interact with here, the freebies I get. How much of a big deal I am to some people. How some people see me in person and scream with excitement and want to take photos with me. Sometimes I pinch myself...I almost can't believe this is my life.
Once in a while I think of that 19 year old girl who trekked for miles to school because she would not sell her body and I say to her, we made it, Linda, we made it!
So maybe I'm not a role model in terms of what I do, but I know I'm definitely a role model as a young woman. To all the young girls out there, if you're reading this, you can make it on your own. You don't need to spread your legs for men, you don't need these old married men who just take your glory. You're strong, you're beautiful, there's nothing you can't achieve on your own. God has given you something no one else has. Find what it is and build yourself. Don't worry about what other girls around you have. Dignity is far more valuable than a range rover. Make it in life on your own terms and as your own woman, so that you can look back one day and be proud of who you were and who you are.
I wish every one well in their journey. God bless.
Linda Ikeji
1,773 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1601 – 1773 of 1773let's leave dis mata now bcos TOKE is using u, LINDA to gain PUBLICITY, u no i didnt even know her but now i tink i av heard mosquito news abt her through this. GO GAL, U ROCK , keep doing wat u no how to do best. even sometimes i wish i was a blogger just like no one else but YOU.
@LANA DELRAY
Gbam!!!!!!!!
Bella naija always trying so hard to be "PC" *yawn*
toke makinwa pls can u define role model hissss,my 8yrs old knows linda ikeji as for you i have never heard of you even in my dreams pls can you tell me how many lives you have touch with your whatever job you do? do you know how many lives linda has touched yeye cow,let me warn you let this be d last time you open you mouth to talk about linda, about time you linda wannabes realize that you fight linda you fight d whole of naija cos girlie she is our role model stupid cow hisss
Linda dear.... Don't mind her, at least u have an inspiring story to tell the world jus at 19..... Though i dnt know the Toke babe sha... Buh u know wat M.I said..."if nobody talks abt u.... Then u r nobody". Don't mind them all, the sky is jus ur startin point....cheers
Linda stop playing this pity game u r 31 let pple under 20 play the game ... I went thru worst n am better person now n am not mouthing abt it
kai!!! Linda don hammer ohhhhh. see the traffic on her website!! Even Ladun with a more explosive L'espace story didn't command this traffic.Very clever Linda. Very Very clever.
Hmmmmm....what a touching story dear...your blog is one of the best in nigeria and i go thru it virtually evryday...so don't mind all those haters
Every morning, I wake up thinking about linda's blog. I take time out to laff, to get irritated, to critic opinions, to be amused by our internet language. Issorai, okbye, you know what I mean. I look forward to what fearless has to say, what bamidele has to say, or bloglord. I love linda ikeji's blog. I haven't met her,so I can't judge her. She has chosen to be a blogger.choice. Is she my role model. Of course not. But is she a role model. Yes.take a look at her, she is rich!she gets invites, she is linda ikeji. # a loud ovation
Toke I can't judge you either but plzzzz wait ur turn# who d hell are you
Lastly, live ur life hey aye hey aye hey aye.to quote Rihanna
I love you Linda. God bless u more!!!!
that's way so far from this tiko girl or whats that her name.am so proud of you linda and believe me i dont find my day complete without checking out this blog.you inspire me you know.
Linda, the truth is I have never really liked you even though i always read your blog...but i can safely say that I'm love with the woman you have become and thanks to the little known...Toke Makinwa
Retard ni e sha ! So other posts av been affecting price of fish in the market!!
If in a self pitying life story someone subs you as a ho or ashawo than put on salads abeni won I'asewo nimi n dance
go to www.47vids.com, an urban naija site.
Linda answer the question.
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story,story what about affair with dan foster
God bless you Linda.Now we can see you as beeing more than an ex-model but a real model many girls today who want to have a meaningful life and destiny should look up to. i celebrate you.
The first time I heard about Linda or knew her, was when she wrote a column for Celebrity Magazine... I got her number and called her and she was soooo nice to me(and each time I called back she always remembered me).. I knew she was a special human being and I'm so happy for her.. Saw her @ the mall some months back, called her and she stopped walking to say hi!! Linda u are blessed!!! The good God we serve has announced U and all yo enemies SHALL hear nwii!!! I don't have time 2 waste on that bleaching fool...Linda is a REAL, EDUCATED babe..r u???
Who in the world is These?
Toke Makinwa and her ignorance
of Linda Ikeji
I read with dismay the seemingly
proficient prophylactic deflection
tactics of Toke Makinwa on the personality of revered Linda Ikeji. I
observed that she practised the
craft of crying “Foul” even before
the stone that was first cast by her
reverberations and turning herself
to a target, When I looked to find her in the
chronicle of reputable reference,
all that cropped up was odium and
rude shock of her vanities, I was
compelled by this short response
to compare her to Linda, I found no place for comparison for she
was of Yesterday and like children
of modern days have no regards
for the elder thus her vituperation
of ignorance
Let me tell you about Linda that you do not know,
The Name has become a
household name NOT only in
Nigeria, but in Nations of your
imaginations, the fact that she
started out as a beauty queen is a confirmation of her relevance
appreciated when beauty was
Natural without the plastic realities,
and if you are ever privileged to
stand side by side with her, she
maintained a rare consistency of her elegance as simple as
International celebrity enough to
dumbfound critics
Linda Ikeji as a Blogger rules
practically in the Google world in
Africa and beyond, there is not a search on any matter where Linda
is not represented, if there is a way
to do gossip, this indeed is the
best way to do gossip, You must
understand that the fact that the
caption on her Blog carries a title “News, Events, Entertainment,
Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty,
Inspiration and yes… Gossip!
*Wink*” the mention of gossip
which was used as derogatory on
the personality of Linda in your interview is a tool for little mind
who ignores the other
information. It show how you feel
qualified to speak on matters
without knowledge
Apart from being a “GOSIPPER” as you ignorantly concocted Linda is
a Celebrity, in fact more celebrated
than unknown TV presenter who
rides on denigration to get media
attention, Linda is also a
Philanthropist, of-course you do not know about that, an
accomplished entrepreneur
You seemed to use your hatred of
her success well in that short
piece, with the mention of her
relationship with Dan Foster, You should have probed further to
know why Linda did not continue
with Dan, If you care to Know, It is
for her Good Reputation, Linda left
Dan on the premise of her
Reputation and I am fully aware of it, a commendable thing for a
Young charming most sought
Lady, Cheap characters like you
would rather die having Dan than
loose him at the time Linda did
Please desist from your billingsgate ignorance of a
renowned Celebrity like Linda
Ikeji, work hard to be respected
by the internet community and
informed readers, rather than
granting media interview to gain relevance in the public eye riding
on the wings of Linda
Linda Am really proud of U!i pray dt God will see us through in our endeavors in Life.Just know dt all my colleague get thirsty of ur blog each day n they take it like fresh water frm the stream! Thumb up for U gal frnd!
where is my comment oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
plzzz dont compare ladun’s blog
to linda’s!!!. ladun’s blog is just
pure gossip on naija’s celebs.
linda’s blog covers everything
from actual news to social events
not related to naija celebs. even if she puts up stories about
celebs they are completely
true. its not gossip if the facts are
true. so you guys that are
criticizing her, plz point out a false
story she has posted. or one where she was
intentionally malicious. ok bye
I can see why you're not married yet. Hmmmmm
LINDA, U ARE REALLY LOOKING OLD NOW. WHAT IS GOING ON?
I HOPE U R NOT OVER DOING THAT THING? TAKE AM EASY, FIND ONE MAN MARRY B4 MENOPAUSE SET IN OOOOOOO
All of u crying u guys r just pathetic ... If u live in 9 ha u ll know wht an average 9 na girl goes thru ... Do not cry me a river , cry me well water ...
Linda tell me how u r a role model like us not all abt freebies n money chasing u n u dnt kow wht to do with it very very humble for u to say
Linda u r ureself n ur family just cos of fame n justifying ureself that u dnt sleep with married men , that is not d one sin in d bible whn u gossip is sin too ... How do u live ur life Linda ... I can't wait to c u whn u r 40 n 50
LInda, as i read your story, tears came to my eyes because i can definitely relate with you. Mine was worse... Today, i'm not making millions but i'm contented with the fact that i NEVER slept with any man for money. It makes me very happy. And i'm doing very well by God's grace.
Pretty.
Oh my God! Only if all the ladies out there can read this story... Linda, continue good work u r doing.
yes,linda d truth is that u'v said plenty tins u dnt hav business talkin about...i knw u hav a lot of ppl who likes it wen u say such tins.i like reading ur posts but d only tin dat pisses me off is when u delv into issues abt men of God.really i tink u hav little knowledge about the body of Christ n how it functions,other than dat i tink u are fabulous....wen ever u talk abt men of God im always like ,"here we go again"...if you'll men of God and wat they did or did not do.it s better for u.avoid unnecessary criticism,u still hav a long way to go.i hope u really understand me...it s actually for ur own good ok.
linda toke who abeg carry go make she go hug transformer jor another irrelvant person who thinks she is someone amean just see how people have now come to know toke as iorresponsible small time now she would go on tweeter and start ranting like susan peters
Linda, i dnt knw what is happening o - Is it that u ar not receiving my posts or that you have decided not to post it. Abeg nah! I read ur blog everyday but i have never commented . This time, i have to.
I am a LAG graduate and i know Toke very well! She left school for a semester hols and returned as an artificial yellow pawpaw so what are we saying! ALL NA WASH!
You might not be my role model but.. YOU ARE A SUCCESS! A BLESSING TO WOMANHOOD! A BLESSING TO THE WORLD!!
TOKE BABY! GIVE UR LIFE TO CHRIST!
If people indeed love and admire Linda as some people commenting here claim to...then the least you can do is emulate her diplomacy and at least try to disguise your contempt (deserved or not) for Toke. Come on! Someone actually has called her a " leg spreading prostitute" here... @ Linda I suggest you consider moderating comments on your blog more strictly; I'm not an expert on the subject but you might risk litigation for slander if you don't....but being as thorough as you appear to be I'm sure you have a lawyer advising on these issues...that said, well done...you are doing a great job.
Toke or what's her name? are u a role model by exposing your breast? why do u think Linda is a gossip? just because she brings out the latest news.amebo biz is not even easy if u will like to know
my dear linda,can see tears dropping my cheeks as i read this...i just want you to know that this has touch a part of me, thereby making you a role model.. i encourage you to continue and never relent...GOD bless you
Frances.xoxo
but lindabiko post my comment..thanks
xoxo
Linda, you have paid your dues and have worked very HARD to be where you are today... My dear you do not need anybody"s seal of approval except God and as long as you know where you are coming from and going to and will not compromise your principles for anyone or anything, then the sky is not your LIMIT.. Well done you have done well for yourself.
1541 comments and stl counting, Linda u have made this diot popular now, she'll be feeling cool mscheew
linda is a role model most def.. who God has blessed no Skin Bleached Woman can Curse.
Linda Ikeji, God bless you. He will continue to strengthen you for the work you are doing. Don't let anyone's negativity affect you in any way. Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion but you choose what to listen to and what to ignore.
Linda, iv learnt that no matter what or who u become whether good or bad, people will always say good and bad things abt u....i believe ery1z entitled to their opinion but mehn dtz Toke's business... Linda, u ROCK!!! and ur story just instilled a new sense of motivation and encouragement in me-just what i needed in my current state...thanks dearie
@sakara, d lady is already popular wt insults na....majority of d comments are praises to Linda and disses to Toke.....she just made people love and appeciate Linda even more
Thanks for the inspiration Linda.
@sakara, d lady is already popular wt insults na....majority of d comments are praises to Linda and disses to Toke.....she just made people love and appeciate Linda even more
Linda, people will criticise, good let them, but why the epistle, you know yourself more than she does.
Thank you for giving her some publicity.
God bless you linda we in UK love you so much and will never stop reading...xx
Record breaking....Ova a thousand five hundred comments.. she don find trouble. she knw haw many of us the learn frm all dis 'gossip'??? as she call am ,.. she go regret de statement cos no one snd ha to make am. abi she de find popularity ni. olee..lol. LINDA dont mind ha jor, i enjoy ur blog alot. keep up the good work dear. May God bless u dear. i hope to meet u someday.
Nice one linda, Ur d best at wat u do, and dat makes all d difference..n like M.I said, "ur easier to see when ur in flight, so keep ur game tight, do ur things right.."
Linda , I hate u , i hate u , u b like fowlu yarsh , baby ke lo de
Linda people who know you from your unilag days, say your story is embellished as you were balling in school making money from your modelling. Which kinda makes sense when you think of it.
Do I consider u a role model?No.But what da hell.We cnt all be role models.I'm sure u r a decent prsn with a vry touching story worth emulating.And I dnt think u had to tell d story of ur lyf just to prove a point to Toke.U probably ve self esteem issues.Honestly u shldnt care wat pple think about u.U ve done well for urself.
Linda are you saying Toke sold herself to get to where she is today? Linda all these your millions you are making how much have you shared? You linda that when you are in the air, common update you can not entrust it to someone we all have to wait if your flight takes 5dAys. It will take 5 days to update your site. It shows how greedy you are with this blog and money. True true your job is gossip. And yes ou are a gossip. There is no such thing as gossiper. Your story was not needed to pull crowd. You actual missed focus well telling your story. You would have reffrenced people you have pulled up and are still doing well . Your story is your life . Please next time take a moment before you write. @@@@@@@ think about it . Then decide on if you need to make a move on trivial matters.then how to tackle it the right way. My opinion on this issue is the above story is not necessary.
God bless you Linda.
...this coming from a reliable source: Toks sponsors/clients are deliberating on their continued sponsor of her shows!! She might just have bitten off more than she could chew!
Ermmmmmmmmm.Who is Toke Makinwa???
Ma da lohun jare.It could only be jealousy.You are the best in what you do in a country of 160m pple.What else needs to be said?
- Olah
Between, someone who likes to gossip is a gossip.
Also for instance, Id rather my daughter wear your cream dress than her boobs showing black net dress. Omo to o lanfaani kankan lara mo. Shio. Aitete mole, Ole n moloko
I know this post has generated enough comments but i really need to add this not for any of the comm enters so far including me, but for you Linda.
Don't let whatever comment so far deter you. .This is what come with blogging. I'm sure you already know that For people saying you only gossip, don't let it disturb you. In sure those comments are from the so called celebrities that you post their stories. that is what blogging is all about.
As for eziokwubundu, who the hell is peter okoye and his friends. who cares what he said about Linda. What can he even say.
Linda, just know that right now, what you are doing is your competitive advantage until you decide to do something else.
Well done and God bless.
Linda Linda, u af doniit again oh. Abeg karry go jare. i see ur LR3 on the way.
Linda ooooooooooooooooo,I don vex so u no dey post my coments?God don catch u today on this particular issue na me 1st comment.I no even see my comment here.
I feel your story die. The only painful thing about the whole thing is that you gave the girl cheap publicity cos you don't have to reply her. Thumbs up.
Love ya the way u r Linda...still loving...won't stop...cos I can't stop.
Linda is arole model to me,i don't know of someone else so passionate and dedicated to her craft.Big up Linda.
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Linda ur stroy is not working for me
Wow!!! Just read this flawless piece by you, Linda. So emotional, yet inspiring. I have a new found respect for you. Who says you're not a role model? Guess she'd have a different opinion after reading this. You might have changed thousands of lives with your testimony. To Toke and the rest of us, let's not judge people till we hear their stories. More grease to your elbow, girl. God bless.
Their is a degree of truth on both sides. Linda is a blogger( true or false) and toke a presenter, so both made the choice to do what they do best... Go why hate people...
Hmm, the world we live in, this takes me back to Micheal Jackson, how the people in the world praise him today and once he does something 'human' something 'sinful by man' they turn on him with so much hate... Linda i had respect for you but i have lost it.
Nigerians by nature over do everything that travels down from the west, Blogging... Do you think what your doing is right Linda? and all other bloggers out there? can you say you don't walk around with a nagging heart for all the pain you hahve caused people?
I am a sinner, i have not slept with any man linda, but does not make me a saint!..
It is until a person takes their life due to this avenue created by you role model bloggers, you self appointed judges, that we would all understand the depth of what you do.
You are not a role model, this post is proof! You had to drag her down (instigation) to make you feel better? can she not air her opinion about your blog????
Lost my respect for you babe.. and for all the commenters here and on all other posts, clap for yourselves, fill yourself up with a false sense of joy on other peoples life mistakes... your turn is around the corner...
Go Linda, go Linda, go Linda. Very proud of you. Whatever your hand findth to do, do it well. People must criticise you and for your info, YOU NEED NOT ANSWER THEM. Such is life. May God crown your effort the more with success.
Linda, You know deep in your heart, that what you do, your job(blog) cannot, ever ever ever ever ever ever ever be classified as one that glorifys God.... just look at this post and the comments you have allowed??? God would question you in heaven.. thats if you have any faith sef.. all this one i am writing, story....
Sweetheart
Everybody get mouth so everybody go talk as dem see am
If we listen to what everyone says about us, we will never make a move
Leave matter.....you are you! Go on being you.
If anyone else thinks you are a role model, so be it. If they think otherwise, so be it. Your main job is being you!
xxxxx
Linda, omo u dey pull effect o. sho! 1,656 comments. LIB don make u big o. I have to find my calling too.
*precious*
But why is Linda struggling to defend herself . She writes about others and do dey write epistles to prove demselves right or wrong . U shd go check Tony Payne's latest tweet, i guess dats for u .
This post deserves to be on the guinness book for generating so much comments within such a short time. Thumbs up Linda, you rock jare, we dey gbadun you.
Wisest comment so far. It seems the blog is all about you...by the way you are a gossip monger and I don't personally see why you should be called a role model. What did you do to deserve that. Gossiping or what? I don't see anything inspiring about your story most girls growing up face that and most act the same way you did. So you think you are the only morally upright person or girl in naija. We've heard enough about your life here. If you like don't post my comment
i respect Uche of Bella Naija and the owner of ladybrille 100x more than linda. I dont respect Linda Ikeji at all. To the fools who do maybe her new found money may make them respect her cos they are alljust as RAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Linda will never get it. Charity begun at home for her.
Keep getting your money Linda but as for respect - God forbid
Dear LIB nation and your commmander in chief, linda ikeji. The events of yesterday have left me baffled. Linda, in your bid to potray yourself as a role model, you have maliciously slandered a fellow human being. What you have done is simple journalism logic, potraying yourself as a saint automatially makes Toke d demon. Everyone is entitled to thier opinion, you must not be a role model in the eyes of everyone. I feel that your attempt to ruin the hustle of a fellow sister is highly unwarranted and a tad bit selfish. I hope you will be able to live with yourself if Tokes career starts to go down thr drain while yours flourishes. Like you she has a story to tell. You should support her hustle and not ruin it.
A true role model pulls others up an not pushes them down. He who has ears, let them hear!
Viv
Am so proud of you baby gal..lovely story dont let any one put you down ever!! you a far more better than her.God bless
Linda u too much! Nwa-Ada Igbo no dey carry last at all. U v served the "unknown" radio watever d dish she deserves. if nonoby reads ur blog, dont stop writing cos then i wont v sth to read daily. jisi ike nwanne m. -justme
I wasn't going to write anything, but if you asked me before your post I would also have said you are not a role model and it would not have been out of beef or anything, just personal opinion, if it came up on air I would have said so and would still not be beef, but after I read your story I realize we have something in common. I am by no means poor and even most of my suffering is usually self inflicted or from my parent trying to instil discipline, but I want to be self made. I want to be successful at the things I love as I am lucky to be blessed with numerous talents, but having days when everything is against you and still rising above is what we have in common. I am going to be successful and I am inspired by your story to persevere and I can now see how you could be somebody's role model.
I must point out however that what you did is dangerous and you could have been raped, no woman should ever put herself in such a position. You could have in your desperation got there before him and met him the restaurant or lobby or whatever but being alone with him was a risk, he could have raped you, spat on you and given you nothing and rumours would have spread that you slept with him for money. Take care ladies, in your desperation do not endanger your virtue and your life. Nothing is worth all that. In the end he did not give you the money because he knew you needed it, for as long as a man thinks you do not need something he will most likely give it to you, the day you need it, he will give you nothing so do not waste your time looking to such people for a hand out. Put your head up and figure it out Ladies; life is hope.
I have never considered taking money from a man and in my encounters with different kinds of men I never put myself in a compromising situation. Keep that in mind ladies, the story could have gone differently, then those of you crying would have a real reason to cry reading this.
Keep your head up Linda, you have nothing to prove to anyone. Keep working hard. "Gossiper" that you are people love you. Lol
You've just saved a soul. 'ME'
LIKE YOU SAID,EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION,BUT I DARESAY HERS IS SO WRONG. YOU DON'T JUDGE A PERSON BASED ON HIS PROFESSION OR THE JOB THAT HE/SHE HAS TO DO. YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL,LINDA. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR STORY.
like you said,everybody is entitled to their opinion but i daresay that hers is so wrong. i have learnt a lot about what's happening in Nigeria and abroad by reading your blog-posts. you are my role-model,Linda. Thanks for sharing your story. keep doing what you do
Toke Makinwa sef dey talk...we went 2 the same sec.sch she has always been a wanna be...abeg make she go rest somwhr.I wonder who gave her a job on rhythm sef?
EZIOKUBUNDI
U are a FOOL!Linda Ikeji merely says Peter Okoye is HOT, every woman knows that, pls note that Peter and Paul went from grass to grace so do not forget that. Where is BellaNaija, I am not knocking her, but has she not given birth to a child to Pedros son already, why did she not air her wedding as she airs all others. There is no reason for u to bellittle Linda and call her razz. We are all in this race and the good thing about Linda is that she will be on top one day and still remain humble. Foolish rat sucking up to Peter and Paul.Nobody was born with money sticking out of their yansh, we all met it in this world, I particularly was born into a rich family and still respect those who have used their brain to make something out of themselves in that Lagos. Would she have been accepted by your clique if she was sleeping around like Lilian Unachuckwu, Eleanor Goodey,Toke Makinwa and the rest, breaking marital homes. What she posts she gets from the Papers and reports it so that those of us that live here in Yankee can get access to the Nigerian news and know what is going on. Pls Linda, keep ur head up, keep reporting news, raising awareness,and helping people. Rememember to start an NGO to help the less priviledged or any cause of your choice. Be a sucessful woman who makes women proud by being resourceful with their brain not their vagina. I pray u make it pls stay prayerful and be close to God, abeg, may he give u a husband that will love u and add to u, u are an inspiration. U made something out of nothing.I AM PROUD OF U.
i like you linda and commend you for the way you hav built your brand..but as an aside i think you are jus throwing a pity party..despite what all these blogs say there are still many decent girls(myself) inclusive i must add that passed through uni..and still kept their integrity..many of us also trekked ,jumped okada ,danfo etc but are now doing well or settled in comfortable homes..so and i don't think you should hav responded in dat way....cheers and Goodluck to you
i cant help but laff... Toke made this comment last week, i was tempted to tweet but i didnt want to start a fight...
What annoyed me that day was the fact that she was talking about the baby that was found alive after 12hrs, the previous day she spoke about the T Perry's gift to Oprah and Gayle... All i could think of is that Toke is an hypocrite...
I have nothing against her but if you dont think shes a rol model, dont read her blog..
1664 COMMENTS AND COUNTING!!!!!!! TOKE EAT YOUR SELF!
I almost cried reading this but the man in me won't let the tears fall.
As far as i and the Ngbuzz Team is concerned, Linda will always be one of our role models.
linda love...u really didnt nid to write dis epistle..just give me tokes home address and leave d rest to me...rubbish!!!
linda..i want to be like u when i grow up.....love u..tope makinde abi na makinwa...kill yourself!!!!
ive done somethings im not proud of in my life....and i dont regret them bcos i can talk to young people abt d dangers involved first hand...i really didnt think dis story was neccessary though cos u r my role model already...honestly speaking....
Linda linda linda. Nawa for u o. Now taste and see what u do to oda pple. I like u, but trust me I like u still but u didn't have to tell us ur gory tale to exonorate yourself. U are not realy a role model but a hustler with style. Forget toke, live ur life just d way u want it & careless what people say or think about u
Linda, i am sure in your weirdest dream you never expected this kind of response. Well everybody has who their role model is, it is not for some one to come out and say so and so person is not a role model. Keep doing what you know best. I have learnt one or two stuff from your blog and i am grateful for that. lots of love, Linda.
Wow, I was a neutral until I read ur inspiring story. Dont be deterred by such irrelevant distractions. You"ll continue to remain a role model to the young at heart.
But y all this insults passed to toke? she just gave her opinion and we all have our rights to say whatever we want....haba! make una cool down.
Linda u hv bad inferiority complex big time ... Y will u write a stroy abt u life ... Just Bcos toke said u r not a roe model ... Many girl went thru wht u dd n survive n r successful too but u know wht they make clean money unlike u n they dnt brag unlike u again ... Linda I Laff fr all they 9ja language ... Money is chasing u n u dnt knw wht do do with it , how humble that statement is to the motherless baby ... U r good at making money at the pain f other pple .... Tell me hw is that a roe model ... U r a hustler n a suviver n that s very mormal for an average 9ja girl ... That doesn't make u a tole model
Anonymous 5:23 ur a big fool, see as u Gbagaun put for ur write up. Before u open dt ur mouth, learn to proof read. I can ur a hustler and ur still hustling. Don't compare ur self with Linda cos she's a role model. Finit....
As far as i know u r a role model, no matter what pple says, keep doing the good work. u r going higher and higher everyday
Linda, you need not pay mind to Toke Makinwa.
Your response is totally unnecesary except of course you wanna be a role model so bad.Your story is like that of many Nigerian young women trying to make it in male dominated economy. We all are from hunble background. Continue to work hard and may God bless you more.
THANK YOU LINDA, THATS ALL I CAN SAY TO YOU , I AM HAPPY I HAVE NOT GONE ASTRAY BEFORE READING THIS. I KNOW GOD BROUGHT ME HERE FOR A PURPOSE!!
THANK YOU TOKE MAKINWA FOR SAYING THIS TO LINDA BECAUSE IF NOT SHE WOULDNT HAVE SAID THIS.
THANK YOU LINDA
ADEJOKE AKINSOLA
LINDA, i love you so much. My first ever to comment. Am an addict of ur blog.
God bless u Linda . I respect ur hustle. Keep shinning
well said linda i love you and will always will,Toke makinwa is just a fool,all she wants is to be famous she doesnt care how she gets her fame..This ugly fair lady attends like every red carpet events and makes sure that she takes pictures and pix her posted on bella naija.she'a a fame whore.
wao linda i have a nwe level of respect for u now.i haved always loved ur post since its inception n i have watched u sour higher.u inspire me but i dont know y i neva get things done.plsss dont mind wat that hater says about you.at least u have given her 15 seconds of fame.now back to blogging.
Foolish lyda
Even the one that made that comment wishes to be you. That's just the way it is. You are doing your own, she does hers. All man for himself. What are doing isn't illegal. Is it? Ride on sister.
Hello Linda , hmmm took me a day to decidevwhether or not to respond to this and I think it's right I do
First and foremost I think you totally painted a wrong picture of what toke was trying to say and in turn you make her look like a bad person... Which is totally unfair
My one question to you is if you knew you were a role model, why did it take a " toke's comment for us all to know your story?
If I may ask what is the correlation?
I honestly think you went way below the belt with this and I am really not certain what opinion to form about your person....
Toke said what she felt and in honest truth, what is the job of a blogger if not to gossip?
Maybe you should enlighten your fans what blogging is all about so pple can understand what toke what talking about.
You can't lay claim to all the stories you put here.... You fished for them, so pray tell what does that make you?
You have made money ! Thank God but if you are who you are trying to potray, I don't think your fans need that info.
You haven't met the girl and this is the only pic you could dig out? You looking angelic and toke looking sexy.... Haba you no try ooo sis
I don't mind if this is not published, it was meant for you
as in eh..i said d same thin.its GOSSIP.......n not GOSSIPER........n i feel u r a role model in ur own special way.....atleast i read ur blog n feel gud n current......wot does she do......she kips flirtin wif celebz on FLYTIME.....
aje pako and aje bota/elebi fighting...i'll let y'all be the judge
Inspiring story Linda....really touching.......FYI even if you had not shared this story, I would still have had this to say about Toke just for that retarded comment on her radio show.......so Toke(even though you are sooo insignificant and have never heard of you before you dissed on my very best journalist and the most reliable source of news that I get)this is for you...
You are a brainless pig with a very very low self esteem.People like you put other down to make you feel good about yourself...even at that you still know deep within you that you feel worthless.....
Piece of advise for you toke...when you see someone that God has blessed, use them as a point of contact and pray to God to bless the work of your hands......beefing them will only elongate your journey to success...with the way you are going retard, your journey still far.....idiot...
Linda am really sorry I used all this foul language on your blog but her comment is just soo annoying....like encourage people who are trying to make something of themselves already!!!!Much love Linda.....You should toughen up though coz God's got great things install for you and some people are going to hate no matter how hard you try to do right....
i just couldn't help the tears as i read your post.maybe because i could just see myself in your story.am a graduate of microbiology but 2dy am an apprentice tailor.sounds silly 2 even my father but what can one do.not that i ever planned 2 be a tailor.i've applied 2 different companies,hundreds of them.yet no job yet.its my sixth year after graduation.well d tough situation i've found myself in have produced an iron determination in me to succeed.yeah,am not going to sell my body to any manager for a job.am going to be an excellent tailor(am even enjoying it),make loads of money and support my family&if in doing that anyone thinks am not a role model then the person should go and stand in the middle of a busy express road&go to hell.Linda,u have encouraged me&i say God bless you plenty plenty.
Hi Linda..pls dnt mind dat yeye gal..'Shit happens' u know na?
NA WA OHHHHHHHH. I remember when I was in agos this December, I was at an after party for some event and Toke was there with her "boyfriend". I didn't know he came with a female because he kept starring at me but off course he's ugly so i ignored his chimpanzee ass. Toke, from no where came and started touching him all over while staring at me. I guess she was marking her territory................SMH. Never really liked her but again I don't personally know her.
I got to know about this blog by my sister inlaw, and i must say this story of urs is smething that touched me. My dear, you refusing to sell ur body and dignity is wat God used to make you who you are today. I must confess, I had said to myself too then, that no matter how hard it will be, i will never sell my body and God knew my heart and saw me through, now He gave me my friend and husband and i thank God for him and He has blessed me abundantly. It might take a while but you smile at the end. Ignore what ever was said, role model no role model, if they can talk about our Lord and savior and criticize, then who are we?
All these ignorant nigerians sha..
Gossiper is a word in the dictionary..not WAEC dictionary.. it is a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others.
Linda whatever happened to "the focus of your blog being about your work and not you"..needy attention seeker..let interviews and other non-biased writers tell your story..It still means..IMHO..that you have grown OLD but you have not grown UP..
In your mind you felt you were dishing it to her back with "an ~aristo~ story?" Jeeez..oh and BTW please hire a proper PR person for 'story-telling..*yawn*..abi "the money chasing you" is not enough for one?
If you like delete my comment..I assumed you were much smarter than that..
Toke was a colleague at Zenith Bank.Bad bleaching and all.We called her Chiwawa cause she was so thin and fake..lol.
Linda,keep doing what you do.You are highly appreciated.
Am sure TOKE is one of those gals that'll spread their legs to get Wat they want, so don't blame her she's just so miserable..... U r a strong woman be I love u for that
Hi Linda My Love, do not mind her, this story just make you popular and your blog. she is just jealous and envy. Linda you are not just a role model to me and millions of young nigerians but a motivator. Your hard work, dedication and persistence is what made your blog #1 in Naija and also #1 website in entertainment. That is why she envies you. LINDA YOU ARE MORE THAN A ROLE MODEL, YOU ARE A REAL MOTIVATOR TO ME.
Nne nwa mama; ji sie ike. I nu go :)
Babe na wa o... No mind that Toke, to say you no dey post flytime interviews wey she dey do, me for no know am. You try gan... You know say when person type Linda for google, na your name dey appear second, meaning say na you be the second most popular Linda? Keep it up.
Thank u ooooooo!u say u dnt really know her den what is d point of ur story???abeg shut ur mouth linda!u don curse pple tire!one curse wen dem give u now u wan die!abeg go die!ur a sore loser!
Linda,u've said some pretty bad stuff abt pple so pls dnt give me stories dat touch cos som1 said smfin abt u too,abeg go n sleep jare!i like u and i appreciate ur story but what was d point?wen u post hurtful things abt pple how many of dem did u give d chance 2 cum n tell dier stories like u just told urs?its petty n not a gud way 2 fight!if u live in a glass house pls dont throw stones!if u know dat everytym sm1 says smfin hurtful 2 u or abt u ur gona weep like dis den u dnt say or post hurtful things abt pple!
Enough Respect. These people don't understand that the reason people like you are making it. You got the winning formula - God is with you.
They probably have a lot more than you do materially i.e financially stable families, but envy the little God has blessed you with and belittle your efforts. But that is when God says I will use you and make you bigger.
The likes of Toki Makinwa don't understand what its like to be hungry, meaning that even when success is far from reach, failure is still not an option.
I understand. I have been there. I have experienced things that made me so determined to be successful. Some of them will befriend you because your now 'IT' but once you keep outshining them they will turn bitter.
Keep true to yourself and that 19 yr old girl.
Linda, your the True Nigerian Dream. Prosperity in Adversity.
I rate and respect you for what you have achieved. I am sometimes worried about some of your posts but nothing do you.
K
Wow.. That was a wonderful piece Linda! I must admit, normally I come to your blog to read gist but I don't pass comments. But this is truly a comment-deserving piece. You truly are an inspiration to so many of us young girls out there. In an era where it is deemed 'ok' to sleep with a man older than your grandfather in exchange for monetary favors, I personally appreciate this story because it lets us know that indeed, we can rise to the top without trading in our integrity, dignity and pride of womanhood. May God bless you, and give you more wisdom. Amen. More grease to your elbows sis :)
Whatever!!! I kind of get her point. it may have been taken out of context. this Linda Ikeji you just painted, is not the Linda Ikeji she was referring to. Let's not get all sentimental here. I would also like to believe that the by Linda Ikeji it was not in reference to ur person.
That's how i view it sha.
1729 comments what more can i say here...Toke Makinwa!!!!!! how many times will i call you.. your morning show on 93.7 just went south.. why will you touch our darling Linda in such sensitive part eh...
Bitch (Linda) is explaining herself on here because she owns a blog. But she posts comments of ppl who can't publicly come to defend themselves. Smh... Everyone is entitled to their opinion in your industry Abi? Leave Toke with hers. It was just her opinion of you and other bloggers. Focused ppl won't pay attention to her or YOU and your news.
What you dish out, you get in thousand folds. This is really disturbing about Nigerian bloggers, they obviously can't take what they dish out.
Get over your sufferings and move the HELL on.... You obviously have a complex talking about 'money chasing you'. Through dirty journalism? Who you rich pass? Please don't forget your humble beginnings...
Post my comment oooooo or better still, take my advise
U just made girls change their minds and see life in anoda way.Good.be proud girl
wow...linda just keep being real, ur a role model to me....www.yarnmesomething.com
Long hisss, so u care what people think abi? now u see how it is when u post gossip on ur blog....
Nice one Linda but u didn't need to have gone all out because of her. She just played a fast one on you and you feel for it. She wanted to get mentioned or featured in your blog for the needed publicity and u just gave her that. Anyway I love ur blog. Keep the stories coming because I enjoy them.
I've never posted anything on this blog, however I'm impelled to comment. I didn't see anything so touching about Linda's story because it's the struggle of any average female living in Nigeria. I didn't cry, I didn't even feel anything but that said. I won't knock what she does. Everyone makes there money however they can. Everyone needs to remember that the life is not always going to be champagne and roses. You need to be able to take whatever bullshit you dish out. Linda is doing her job, gossip or info, it doesn't matter. If it were positive info or gossip there wouldn't be any comments. My advice to every and anyone that has been hurt by any blog, they should humble themselves and always strive to do good. There are many itch itch worse gossip than the people posted on many blogs but do you hear their gist? No because their business is for them.
For toke, u have wronged many people and it's coming back to bight you. Humble urself dearie. Watch what you say and who you say it to. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Karma is a bitch!
Not way Linda am not pitying u
linda i have never cared too much for blogs. i hardly come on here or anywhere else. today is the first and possibly the only time i will post a comment here. this is because, i AM MOVED!. LINDA IKEJI JI S'IKE!!! CHUKWU GOZIE GI!. im guessing you have been doing this atleast ten years now....ten years before, there was only you, ten years after you have inspired a generation of new bloggers, but there will be none like you!!!!!!!. you have found your calling, take it, and shine. GOD will complete the good work in your life. Linda you will laugh and smile last. YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Linda, I 'hate' you for making me an addict of your blog... I really 'hate' you for being such a positive person... I think that is what i love about u and ur blog...
I believe you Linda.I bumped into you in Unilag when i was visiting lagos for the first time.I had lost my way,you gave me a lift and explained how to leave the Campus.I will never forget coz i was surprised that you were so down to earth and willing to help which was not what i expected when i approached you fo help.God Bless You
Linda, I know you and I know Toke as well. I also like you both individually. But I'm scared at the enormity of viciousness extended towards Toke on account of this post. Yes you are successful and all that but so what? A lot of your success from this blog is centered around the vicious and wicked comments left by those who enjoy this mean gossip methods. When did things start spiraling out of control in Nigeria like this? Your story however touching is your story just as Toke's story or history is hers...
Imagine if someone remembers you from that day at the Ambassador's hotel and all they can say is that you were at the hotel to see a man for whatever purpose...Tell me, is this fair?
This whole blog things are well and truly out of hand...Every body has a history and a past that they may or may not be proud of. People's lives have been wrecked and names sullied by hateful comments left behind here!
Whether or not you are a role model is not the question here and you know it. God knows that in Nigeria today that phrase has been done to death and its so played out already. You didn't get into blogging for charity or to save lives you wanted to make money and you have.
As far as I can tell no commenter on this blog can stand up to the kind of harsh criticisms that is meted out to those whose lives are spread out here/ It's simply painful, degrading and unnecessary.
Everyone needs to chill out. One day it may be you here and it would not be so pleasant.
Toke, I really am sorry for the way you have been portrayed here because no one should have to go through this public humiliation. Linda, I wish you the very best and you know it but girl, you have to find a way to post your stuff without allowing the ensuing comments destroy lives. You want to be a role model? It's not easy but you and Toke should work things out and stop allowing this hate and venom to prosper.
Magazines have flourished writing gossip columns without readers sending out their responses. These hateful attacks can only get worse and more beef will be generated between you, Linda and those you post stories about.
What happens if someone cannot stand all these horrific comments and kills themselves...what then? Are we going to say we don't give a damn?
Abeg oh Linda, you know what it means when yoruba pple say 'E le kayan kun', some people cannot be counted, what comes out of their mouth can never matter...Na so it is for Toke.
Toke, how many married men can you say you closed your legs for? If not that shame is lacking, people are talking, Toke sef they talk...LMAO
Linda i think ur other fans have said it all but i just wanted to say - u are a role model. keep the fire burning.hopefully what u post on ur blog is the truth, in that case you are telling the truth not gossipping. mwah. i love you....muchos.
the moment u shared the effects that being a circumcised female had on u, u became a role model for women everywhere.
Latasha u sound so sincere but Toke and her crew have taken pleasure in gossiping an bringing people down. She and her friends are toxic fake bitches. This is her KARMA. The way she is being portaryed here, trust me she has done much worse portraying others. A lot of people have been wronged by Toke. She just picked the wrong one mentioning Linda Ikeji and now all her secrets are coming to light.
PLEASE READ!I know you probably will not read this but i'll post it anyway. I searched for your e-mail address but didn't get it, would have been more appropriate. The first time I heard of you was when someone shared this story on twitter,do I really live in Nigeria?!I was moved to tears and of course inspired but another thing that caught my attention was the part that you make more money than you know what to do with. You seem to be down-to-earth enough that's why i would please request that you check out The Punch Newspaper of 18th April,2012. On page 60, there's the the picture and story of a 19-year-old(coincidentally)boy who has been suffering from heart-related ailment since 2008 and needs N6m for a corrective surgery in India. I know you should have the tools to find out if the story is true,so if you certify it, you might want to give something to the poor boy. I don't have enough yet to help out in such cases so all I can do is get the information accross. God Continue to Bless You(of course whether or not...).
Olayemi
Linda, i like you but you should know that such comes with the territory. Toke is a good friend of mine and like you, she has come from nowhere to somewhere. She will say ten good things about a person before she says one, not that am trying to be her advocate but this is blown out of proportion. She used the wrong words to express a thought. Toke is not one to beef, so be wise and do not get carried away by negative comments here. As humans, sometimes our words do not convey our thoughts the way we mean them in our hearts.
Every young girl has a story to tell in a society like ours where immorality is the order of the day. Be wise and be guarded against letting yourself be a tool used to pass on hate mails.
Amazing the kind of hate you have triggered off on your blog by this post Linda. Even names of people who have nothing to do with it have been dragged into it.Sad!
You surely can do better..
i no dey post. when you will not publish my comments.
i no dey post. when you will not publish my comments.
haters!! the so called 'toke' also talks bout pple on radio o... besides, we like to read the gossip. se wahala o... hehehe
toke pls start ur blog or shut up!
Much ado about nothing, Linda.
God bless u toke for speaking ur mind,, LINDA LINDA LINDA, how many times i call u,all these people that are defending u on ur blog will be the 1st to crucify u wen u make 1 tiny mistake, i love that u didnt insult toke... but pls lets give toke some credit as she yarn her mind, e no easy to dissss a 'WHOLE' Linda Ikeji......
I salute ur hustle. lINDA
I just read your post, you're an inspiration and I appreciate you sharing that story with us. You're blessed and your joy shall be full, that man that has been taking his sweet time is on his way to cherish and love you my dear. Amen (I don turn pastor :D)
PS: I was in Amina B block when u were in yr 3 I think (I was in yr 1). I remember noticing u back then as u were very obviously "different".U have a lot to b proud of my sister.
ALL I CAN IS THAT, BE WHO YOU ARE AND LET HER BE WHO SHE IS....THAT IS WHO SHE IS AND YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE...CODED
Lindy, ur story is what happens in d life of every young girl the difference was ur perseverance and determination. These days, a whole lot of ladies lack those qualities and it pisses me off when I see ladies derail cos of monetary or material stuffs. I'm happy to tell you I respect ur courage and hardwork. You r a role model to a my sisters csuse they want to b like you when they grow up!
Awwwww! very inspiring! Glad you made it
i think you are more of a role model than Toke Makinwa can ever be.Even without this story, id choose you anyday.D bottomline remains,u can't be everything to everyone.Dts her opinion which doesnt count. She graduated from lag too, ur story should tell her something.... Fancy her saying someone isn't a role model. SMH.
toke toke..u shud knw beta..ur jo doesnt define u..itz a means to an end..
linda just du it well cz u shud be used to wagging tongues by nw..i wish yu all d best..
Ok like really . Ppl will talk . They are entitled to their opinions .its their right ,their prerogative.it does not change who you are or turned out to be. You are successful not by others standard but by measuring what you have against your pre determined goal . I am not here to judge between the two point of views .
I like you linda for the stories and news you bring, but the truth is, you are very biased in some of your comments on these stories and that is not something to be proud of. She might be beefing you or not, but there's a hint of truth in her statement. just take it like you'll advice your readers to take your stance.
Hi Linda...and com'on!!! just look @ her...look @ u...evn d clip shows one who has paid dues worthy for good success and one who presumes all you need is a spotlight shot @ fame...I'm inspired dat u'll do this, evn 4 free...I wanna blog too, I feel I av a lot of share...guess I'l b studyin u a lot more... ;)
Looking back at some of your old posts. Linda, I di egwu. God continue to uphold u. Amen.
Fuck this pity party
Can't believe people are so gullible
this made me cry! God will definitely not forget his own. *wink*
MY FRIEND, YOU WERE JUST LUCKY TO HAVE MADE IT. THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO have the same beliefs and principles but just never made it. and there
WOW!!!! M touched! came in late, m a huge fan....xoxo
Ms. Linda Ikeji. You are one of my role models and I only have a few. I read your touching story and I am proud of whom you have become. Congrats on your success dear and Toke is a serious hater lol she wants to be skin bleachers' role models *sticks tongue out at toke*
I am deeply touched. I can relate because I was once on that 'Yaba to where ever' trekking journey with not a dime to my name. Please for the sake of young girls with similar principles who may be going through such struggles, could you please send this story to The Sun, This Day, Punch, The Guardian and their likes for publishing? It would help young girls to know that 'there is light at the end of the tunnel'. I feel like crying.
U are such an inspiration but I love toke because she's a struggling woman
I love Toke and Linda is an inspiration to me as a fellow blogger. I feel that this is immature. These are two grown women who are success and doing well for themselves in their separate fields. Toke does not bleach, I don't understand why people don't get black people come in different colours, shapes and sizes. Linda has done very well for herself and I am proud for that. I would be better of two successful black women, could simply get along in peace. No one is jealous here, so the commentaries need to stop, as you are just fuelling the fire. We should encourage and not discourage.
Love Larai K
i know i am two years late but Im happy i stumbled upon this.. I cant wait to make it too.. considered being a stripper and having a sugar daddy many times ... the USA is not all roses like everyone thinks..especially when you are an international student..this is definitely what i need and I know God will remember me too and all this hard work will pay off..
Aria
And several years later your story is still the same...ladies, you do not have to sell your body for money! Love your consistency Linda!
lol.. Linda seriously do throwback.. let these people eat their words
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