Introduction
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. In 2014, she was named in Forbes list of "30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa".
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.
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. In July 2006, she founded BellaNaija.
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Future Awards | Young Person of the Year | Nominated | |
| 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 | |
| 2015 | Creative Industries Awards | Creative Industries Awards for Bloggers | Won | |
| 2016 | Kids' Choice Awards | Best African Blogger | Won |
Personal life
On June 16, 2012, Uche got married to Bode Pedro, a son of former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro. She is also a mother after she delivered a set of twins in 2015.