Uche Eze
| Uche Eze | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Uchenna Jennifer Eze July 26, 1984 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Igbo |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation |
Blogger, writer, social media expert, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Organization | Bainstone Limited |
| Known for | BellaNaija |
| Spouse(s) | Bode Pedro |
| Children | 2 |
Uche Eze (born Uchenna Jennifer Eze on July 26, 1984) is a Nigerian blogger, writer, social media expert and entrepreneur. She is the C.E.O of Bainstone Limited and also the founder of BellaNaija, a popular online magazine about entertainment, fashion and lifestyle.[1] In 2014, she was named in Forbes list of "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa".[2]
Early life and education
Uche was born and raised in Nigeria where she also finished her primary and secondary school education. She later moved to Canada where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada.[3]
Career
Prior to the creating of her website BellaNaija, Uche worked for Shell Canada, Cadbury Middle East & Africa Unit in the UK, and Cadbury in Nigeria. Uche is a Fellow of TEDAfrica and a Nigeria Leadership Initiative associate.[4] In July 2006, she founded BellaNaija and served as the managing director and Founding Editor before she went on to establish Bainstone Limited in 2009.[1]
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Future Awards | Young Person of the Year | Nominated[5] |
| 2010 | The Future Awards | The Best Use of Technology | Nominated |
| 2010 | African Fashion Week | Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Communication Award | Won |
| 2013 | The Future Awards Africa | Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year | Won[6] |
| 2015 | Creative Industries Award | Creative Industries Award for Bloggers | Won[7] |
| 2016 | Kids Choice Awards | Favorite African Blogger | Won[8] |
Personal life
On June 16, 2012, Uche got married to Bode Pedro, a son of former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro.[9] She is also a mother after she delivered a set of twins on 9 April 2015.[4]
References
- 1 2 "The Story of Uche Eze Founder of BellaNaija". Daily Mail Nigeria. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ Mfonobong Nsehe (14 February 2014). "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2014". Forbes. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2014". Woculus. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Biography of Uche Eze; Blogger.". Nigerian Biography. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "THE BIGGEST PRIZE: Here are Nominees for The Future Awards 2010 – Young Person of the Year!". BellaNaija. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ↑ Ada Arinze (22 October 2013). "TFA: Bella Naija’s Uche Pedro Wins Young Media Entrepreneur Award". ConnectNigeria. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ↑ Chinedu Adiele (26 January 2015). "Don Jazzy, Ayo Makun, Tony Elumelu, Bank of Industry, others win big". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ↑ "Uche Pedro of Bella Naija wins Best Blogger Africa". Women of Rubies. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ↑ Phillip Eta (21 June 2012). "2face, Wizkid thrill guests as Uche Eze of Bella Naija weds Bode Pedro [Pictures]". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 18 July 2015.