| Laura Ikeji-Kanu | |
| Birth Name: | Laura Ikeji[1] |
| Birth Date: | 15 March 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Organization: | LauraBeauty store |
| Occupation: | Blogger, writer, social media expert, entrepreneur |
| Alma Mater: | Unilag |
| Website: | Laurabeautyshop.com |
| Years Active: | 2017–present |
| Children: | 3 |
| Known For: | LauraBeauty |
| Notable Works: | How to make money on Instagram |
Laura Ikeji-Kanu[2] (born March 15, 1988)[3] is a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and one of Nigeria's top influencers. She is the founder of the cosmetic line LauraBeauty. She starred on the Showmax reality television series The Real Housewives of Lagos.
On 28 February 2018, she was covered by The Guardian Life Magazine[4] a subsidiary of The Guardian newspaper. Where she discussed about her book "How To Make Money On Instagram". In June 2018 she was featured on Today's Woman Magazine well known as TW Magazine[5] alongside the Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli.
In 2017 she was featured on Complete Sports[6] on a list featuring entertainment celebrities related to former or active footballers.
In May 2017, Nigerian hair brand BK Unique Hair Inc signed Ikeji as brand ambassador[7] alongside Rita Dominic. In January 2018, the online store and sponsor of Big Brother Naija season 2 and 3 Payporte signed Ikeji as brand ambassador.[8] In July 2018, Gtex homes signed Ikeji as brand ambassador alongside Mercy Aigbe Gentry.[9]
On 4 July 2018, Ikeji launched her perfume fragrance Incomplete,[10] which was sold out before the release date after she announced the pre-order sales.[11]
Ikeji is married to Christopher Kanu. The couple had their court wedding on 19 January 2017, in Lagos State, Nigeria.[12] Their traditional marriage[13] was held in her hometown in Nkwerre LGA, Imo state on 28 January 2017. In July 2017, the couple welcomed their first child together, Ryan Kanu,[14] in Texas, United States of America.
On 15 March 2018, she celebrated her birthday with a brand new Mercedes-Benz.[15]
The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA)[16] on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Abuja, honour Nigeria's vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote alongside Davido, Don Jazzy, Ikeji and others.
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2015 | Undercover Lover | Barbara | Main role | |
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | Laura Ikeji | Guest Role | |
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2022 | The Real Housewives of Lagos | Laura Ikeji | Main role | |