Linda Enakeme Dominguez (née Ofukeme), also known as Senora K, or Naijalife is a Nigerian publisher and tourism promoter. Dominguez serves as an ambassador for FIA Girls on Track in Nigeria and is a member of the FIA GT Racing Commission. In 2006, Dominguez founded the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Early life and education
editOriginally from Isoko in Delta State, Dominguez was born to the family of Ofukeme in Benin, Edo State and grew up in Lagos. She later relocated to New York to further her education.[1]
Dominguez earned her High School Diploma (GED) from Jamaica Learning Centre in New York and proceeded to Nassau Community College in Long Island where she earned an associate degree in Digital Technology and Visual Communications. During her time at Nassau Community College, she became the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member, and also edited for the Nassau Community College newspaper as an arts editor. She is also an alumna of Houston Community College.[1]
Career
editDominguez started her career in publishing as a teenager while she was editing for Nassau Community College's newspaper while studying at the college. As a model she worked with Maybelline, and Couture Fashion Week amongst others. In 2006, Linda created the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and executive produced the inaugural edition.[2][3] The following year, she officially registered Naijalife magazine in Houston, Texas.[4]
As an actress, Dominguez debuted as an extra in the 1998 comedy drama series Sex and the City season 6, and appeared in 2 episodes. She also appeared in Kal Ho Naa Ho and Nollywood movie, This America. She has also appeared in ABC Eyewitness News, and Univision TV, amongst others.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Preye, Campbell (23 January 2022). "Linda Enakeme Ofukeme Dominguez: The Voyage of a Change Agent". P.M. News.
- ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (22 August 2024). "Awards in Afrobeats: Celebrating a global musical phenomenon". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b Emmanson, Jerry (24 June 2022). "Craftsmanship: The Inspiring Life Of Linda Dominguez". Leadership. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Modern, Ghana (1 September 2015). "Founder Of NEA Takes Food And Music By Storm In New Photos And Music". ModernGhana.