Blord's net worth, age, wife, who is he and where is he from?

Blord's net worth, age, wife, who is he and where is he from?

Since its creation, cryptocurrency has had a meteoric rise, with its market reaching $3 trillion in 2021. In Nigeria, its popularity inspired the government to lift its ban on crypto, which inspired the creation of corporations such as the Blord Group of Companies. The company was founded by Linus Ifejika Williams (Blord). So what is Blord's net worth?

Blord poses for a photo behind a car (L) and points to a phone (R).
Blord poses for a photo behind his Lamborghini (L) and points to an iPhone in an advert (R). Photo: @blord_official (modified by author)
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The Nigerian crypto-king is a controversial businessman behind one of Nigeria's financial technology companies. While cryptocurrency is not illegal in the country, he recently made news after his arrest over alleged crypto fraud. The incident with the Nigerian Police Force opened up the debate surrounding who Blord is, his net worth and his businesses.

Profile summary

Full nameLinus Ifejika Williams
NicknameBlord
GenderMale
Date of birth14 March 1998
Age26 years as of July 2024
Zodiac signPisces
Place of birthUmuji Ebenebe, Anambra, Nigeria
Current residenceAkwa, Anambra, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EthnicityBlack
SexualityStraight
ReligionChristian
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBrown
Height in centimetres174
Height in feet5'7"
Siblings5
Marital statusMarried
SpouseFrancisca Ikeolisa
Children2
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Net worth$5 million
Social mediaInstagram, X(Twitter), Facebook

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What is Blord's net worth?

According to Lanzy Tech, and Intel Region, Blord's net worth is allegedly $5 million. His wealth is tied to his work in financial technology and investments.

During a TikTok interview with Trade Like A Pro, Linus discussed his net worth and regarded himself as a billionaire. He revealed that his revenue from the Famous app earns him $36 million. He earns $63,100 (₦100 million) weekly.

Facts about Blord
Top-5 facts about Blord. Photo: @blord_official on Instagram (modified by author)
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Properties

The popular businessman owns three vehicles, including a 2022 Mercedes G-Wagon, a Toyota Hilux and a 2022 Mercedes GLE 450. In March 2024, he acquired a brand new Lamborghini Urus worth $271,400 (₦430 million).

In 2023, he acquired a two-storey mansion in Ngozika Estate, Akwa, for $252,400 (₦400 million). He also owns two four-bedroom terrace duplexes in Gwarinpa worth about $68,795 (₦110 million).

Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission issued him a certificate of incorporation for the Blord Real Estate Limited company. The self-professed bitcoin lord reportedly owns 15 properties he leases to businesses in Lekki Palm City, Thomas Estate Lagos, and Lagos City, Nigeria.

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Blord's background

The Nigerian entrepreneur was born on 14 March 1998 in Umuji Ebenebe, Anambra, Nigeria. Blord's age is 26 years as of July 2024. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

He is the first child in a family of six children, and much has not been revealed about his parents or siblings. However, he occasionally shares their photos on social media.

Between 2014 and 2018, he attended Anambra State University, where he graduated with a first-class grade in Computer Science.

What does Blord do for a living?

Blord is the CEO and founder of the Blord Group of Companies, which has ventures in cryptocurrency trading, gadget stores, luxury stores, automobile dealerships, and real estate investments. His company owns and runs the region's leading crypto-trading applications, Jetpay, Jetpro, Billpoint, Famous, and Bitshop.

Who is Blord's wife?

Blord's wife, Francisca Obianuju Ikeolisa, is a medical doctor. She graduated in 2022 after pursuing an MBBS degree at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. On 14 September 2022, she received her induction into the medical profession.

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In March 2024, Blord and his wife held a private wedding ceremony with friends and family. Before their formal ceremony, the couple had been traditionally married for five years.

At the time of writing, the couple had two children, Williams Eliot and Alexander Williams. Elliot, Blord's first-born son, was born on 27 April 2020 and is four years old as of August 2024. His second son, Alexander Williams, was born on 3 December 2023.

What happened to Blord?

In July 2024, Williams was arrested on allegations of crypto fraud, funding terrorism, and aiding cybercrime fraud. Following his arrest, the Nigeria Police Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, assured the public on the matter, saying:

The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is investigating complaints against Blord Group, Blord Real Estate LTD, Blord Jetpaye Limited, and Billpoint Technology. The offences include allegations concerning cryptocurrency fraud, internet and computer fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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Although he was released days later, the July 2024 arrest marked his second run-in with the authorities. In 2022, he was locked in a 22-month-long legal struggle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over internet fraud allegations. On 7 May 2022, he celebrated his triumph and return of seized cars by the commission in an Instagram post where he said:

I finally defeated and deflated the EFCC in the Federal High Court. My cars and properties have been released to me. I never believed that I would be fighting the federal government at my age. But I have to fight for what is mine. This is proof that the Nigerian justice system still works.

FAQs

  1. How old is Blord? The self-proclaimed Bitcoin lord was born on 14 March 1998, meaning he is 26 years old as of 2024.
  2. What is Blord's height? The cryptocurrency expert is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (174 centimetres) tall.
  3. What is Blord's real name? His official name is Linus Williams Ifejika.
  4. Where is Blord from? He was born in Umuji Ebenebe, Anambra, Nigeria.
  5. Where does Blord live? He lives in a two-storey mansion in Ngozika Estate, Akwa Awka Anambra state, in Nigeria.
  6. Has Blord been released? Williams was released from prison on 19 July 2024.
  7. How old is Blord's wife? Her age remains a mystery, but she celebrates her birthday on 30 September annually.

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Blord's net worth indicates his tenacity to succeed in a relatively new field in the region. While the allegations against him are tied to his career, his rise in the field is thrilling to witness. He has been married to Dr. Francesca Ikeolisa for five years, and the couple has two children as of writing.

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Ciku Njuguna (Lifestyle writer) Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with four years of experience in content creation working with Sports Brief and CyberSchool technologies. She has a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (2018) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Nairobi (2022). Ciku joined Legit.ng in 2024, where she currently covers lifestyle content. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. In 2024, she participated in the Google News Initiative training program. Email: ciku.njuguna1@gmail.com