*What started as a joke is now a positive and serious force in the community for Lynda U. The Irvine, CA wife and mother, who moved from Nigeria to the United States and settled in Southern California 19 years ago, has become a fixture of sorts with two businesses and a loyal clientele under her belt. Lynda’s Hair & Beauty Supply Store and Lynda’s African Delicacies may have different purposes with what they provide, but they operate under the same motivation.