Uche Eze

Uche Pedro
Born Uchenna Jennifer Eze
(1984-07-26) July 26, 1984
Nationality Nigerian
Other names Uche Eze
Alma mater University of Western Ontario
Occupation Blogger, writer,
social media expert, entrepreneur
Years active 2006–present
Organization BellaNaija
Known for BellaNaija
Spouse(s) Bode Pedro
Children 2

Uchenna Jennifer Eze (born Uche Eze on July 26, 1984) is a Nigerian blogger, writer, social media expert and entrepreneur. She is the founder of BellaNaija, an online entertainment, fashion and lifestyle magazine.[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.[1]

Awards and recognitions

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2010 The Future Awards Young Person of the Year Nominated [5]
The Best Use of Technology Nominated
African Fashion Week Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Communication Award Won
2013 The Future Awards Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Won [6]
2015 Creative Industries Awards Creative Industries Awards for Bloggers Won [7]
2016 Kids' Choice Awards Best 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 in 2015.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "The Story of Uche Eze Founder of BellaNaija". Daily Mail Nigeria. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Mfonobong Nsehe (14 February 2014). "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2014". Forbes. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2014". Woculus. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Biography of Uche Eze; Blogger.". Nigerian Biography. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "THE BIGGEST PRIZE: Here are Nominees for The Future Awards 2010 – Young Person of the Year!". BellaNaija. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
  6. ↑ Ada Arinze (22 October 2013). "TFA: Bella Naija's Uche Pedro Wins Young Media Entrepreneur Award". ConnectNigeria. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
  7. ↑ Chinedu Adiele (26 January 2015). "Don Jazzy, Ayo Makun, Tony Elumelu, Bank of Industry, others win big". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
  8. ↑ "Uche Pedro of Bella Naija wins Best Blogger Africa". Women of Rubies. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  9. ↑ 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.
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