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The history of blogging noises like any other 'History of'-- not very amazing. Yet blogs, an online platform where individuals share info and opinions, provide some of the most interesting reads today. Hundreds of millions of blog sites about politics, company and home entertainment exist on the World Wide Web, how do you choose which ones to check out?

For numerous African readers, looking for the most recent 'essence', gossip and star news, it's an easy selection. The Linda Ikeji blog site is now a family name and unquestionably one of the most lucrative, exciting and commonly controversial, blog sites in Africa. The blogger behind the medium, Linda Ikeji, is herself a fascinating lady.

How she turned an once rare practice into a money making device and has actually efficiently sustained it considering that 2006 is a testament to the dedication it takes to be an entrepreneur an innovative market. Linda shares easily today how she makes millions doing exactly what she loves-- blogging. In her characteristic casual writing design, she says "Now I don't chase money anymore ... it chases me.".

Hers is a rags to riches tale that arised in the middle of controversy when radio presenter openly stated she was not a part model. In feedback, Linda shared her story which was deeply personal with noteworthy company lessons.

Linda Ikeji, a local of Nkwerre in Imo State, Nigeria, was born in 1980 to a struggling household, the second of 7 kids. From as early as 10 years of ages, Linda was writing. The fiction she penciled down were applauded by her family and friends and over time she cultivated an interest for news. Unlike lots of young adults her age, Linda enjoyed seeing newscasters and meetings and by the time the possibility provided to attend college in Lagos, her course choice was chosen: Mass Communication.

She was confessed to research English in college to her frustration, however she chose to make the finest of it. To support herself and her household with institution, Linda started working at the age of 17, doing everything from ushering and waitressing to modelling and bartending, none of which paid a lot in the late 90s. She remembers, "I 'd leave lectures, go to a hotel and offer beer from 1pm till 10pm. I did this for a few months.

It wasn't easy however I needed to make it through". Linda strove, she was identified to succeed and become a reporter, her lifelong dream. In her 2nd year of college nevertheless, she experienced a defining moment where she chose that would influence the rest of her life, especially her decisions on avenues for making money.

Being a beautiful model with expanding popularity, Linda was approached by several rich guys looking for sexual favors in exchange for cash-- a typical practice in lots of higher institutions. These men offered quick access to the easy way of living that was so treasured amongst university girls yet left out many from inadequate backgrounds. For an ambitious profession woman and business owner, the quick cash held deep appeal.

Linda had decided early on never ever to offer her body in exchange for money so when the temptation came, starving, desperate Linda, battling family pressures to send out cash, was able to withstand. Following her experience with nearly jeopardizing her worths, she restored her commitment to effort and living with self-respect no matter the circumstances.

After college she worked hard to get into the journalism trade, introducing her media business, Blackdove Communications, a modelling company and events management clothing. She likewise started what she explains in her first ever article as her "real passion", her magazine called, FM & B. The first problem was released in 2006 and after discovering how capital-intensive and time-consuming magazine publishing was, only 2 more versions made it to print.

In that same year, Bella Naija, an additional popular Nigerian blog site, carried a story about Linda herself and for the first time, Linda began to see a brand-new possibility to take her writing to the world. Blogging had all the charm: it was complimentary other than for the expense of an internet connection, simple to do and offered you access to millions of readers instantly. From that first Bella Naija article, she was offered.

7 years later, Linda Ikeji's blog is balancing between than fifty and one hundred thousand gos to every day from numerous nations. Talking about how others can turn something as unique as blogging into a multi-million naira business, Linda said "You have to like blogging.

It takes a stepping stone to get there. There are over a thousand blog sites, but what will make individuals delight in exploring your blog depends on the efforts you put into it. So, be enthusiastic about it, be consistent, do not blog as soon as or twice in a week, blog site everyday if you can, enjoy it, and like it." Her suggestions is on par with the words of many excellence coaches and creative titans-- enjoy exactly what you do and you will never have to work another day in your life.

Although Linda began her company as a hobby, did it for four years prior to making any money and had no set goals for it at the beginning, she's making the most of every chance that comes her means. Her blog site creates millions of naira annually from advertisements run by companies and Linda has actually slowly relocated into an industry she calls 'inspirational writing'.

Speaking about her first book It Takes You, Linda stated "I hope more than anything else that everyone who reviews this book learns something from it. I hope it changes their perception of some things and more than anything else I hope it motivates them to go out there and make something of themselves".

The cash she earns has not only ended her family has but struggles brought her terrific impact in the show business and among young people. To her credit, her impact has been a force for modification.

By mobilising countless readers in her online community, Linda was able to lend a voice to Blessing Effiong, a girl who had actually been detained for 4 years in jail without a trial. 4 months after the story was reported on the blog site, Blessing walked out of prison with her flexibility, grateful to all her advocates including Linda Ikeji.

The story of Linda Ikeji, Nigeria's most popular blogger, reveals that you can develop worth, and therefore a business and impact, from whatever you're passionate about; as well as when debate is plentiful, there are lots of opportunities to do good.

Whether you agree with her methods and material or not, we have to hand it to Linda, she has amused, engaged, motivated and produced Nigerians for 7 years doing what she likes best. She has actually turned blogging into a rewarding company and shows no sign of stopping.