Famous blogger, Linda Ikeji who set the Nigeria media space on fire after revealing that she is pregnant,
faced some backlash after the announcement, as some people attacked her
for preaching celibacy yet deciding to get pregnant even before
marriage.
To top that, self-acclaimed investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo
came out to accuse the popular blogger of faking her pregnancy.
According to Kemi, Linda is not pregnant at all but only wearing a
prosthetic baby bump to make it appear like she is carrying a child in
her.
Apparently pained by the allegations, Linda has now come out to
address the matter. She posted photos on her Instagram page baring her
baby bump and insisted that she is indeed pregnant.
Below is what she wrote (sic):
“(How to hide a baby bump 101. Suck belle in and wear a high
waist…lol). So, a few friends have been calling me, asking me how I’m
holding up with all the trolling on the internet since I announced my
pregnancy. I kind of felt bad for them because they were worrying over
something I wasn’t. I’ve been on the internet for nearly 12 years now,
I’ve made money, I’ve met amazing people, I’ve written about folks and
stepped on toes (mostly of course, unknowingly…lol). So when people
troll me, that’s fine. It’s called Karma. Lol. Fortunately it doesn’t
get to me. There’s nothing I haven’t been called on the internet, and it
will never stop because this is where I plan to do business for the
rest of my life! So we all are stuck together. I’m not going
anywhere…lol.
“So let’s address some issues…and the reason why I bother is
for the young girls who look up to me. I owe you and will always speak
to help you in anyway I can because I want you to shine and be the
better version of yourself.
“So number one, let’s talk about this celibacy issue. I
preached it a lot of times but I have NEVER said do not have sex before
marriage. Here’s what I have always said to young girls and I maintain
it.
“Never ever give your body to a man for money. You’re worth so
much more than that. You’re beautiful beyond measure and there’s
absolutely nothing a man can give you that you can’t give urself if you
apply yourself, believe in yourself and work hard. Start now that you’re
young, pursue your dreams, work hard till your hands are sore and ur
mind is tired, never listen to anyone who tells you you’re not good
enough or you’re wasting your time, and no matter how hard it gets, no
matter how rough the road becomes, never give up on yourself or your
dreams.
“2. I’ve always also said & I maintain it; do not sleep
around because your body is too precious & deserves respect. You
deserve love & dignity. I’ve always said sex should only happen when
you find yourself in a loving relationship, with someone you love &
who loves you back. I was 100% celibate until I was ready to share my
life with someone and I met the man of my dreams. (unfortunately, I
can’t share him with the internet..lol)”