A Yoruba Billionaire, Rauf Jimoh Gbadamosi from Osun State and CEO, JRB Solar Investment Limited has built more than 30 kilometers of roads in Nsukka across different local government areas. He was born and bred in Enugu and speaks Igbo perfectly. He built a standard stadium at
While at Enugu, I interviewed my good friend kabiyesi Oba Abdul Azeez Adebayo Olateju (olorunmoba 1) Chukwumareze 1, of Edem land in Ibagwa Nike Enugu State, the oba of Yoruba Community In Enugu State.
He has been in Enugu for over 40 years and speaks perfect Igbo and Yoruba.
Governor Otti applied his policy of ‘If you live in Abia, you are Abian’ in appointing Mr. Benson Ojeikere from Edo State as Head Of Service, Abia State.
Mr. Ojeikere, a Youth Corps Member was posted to Abia State in 1999, where he served and emerged as the best Corps member,
I just saw a viral video where a Yoruba man in South East said he bashed an Igbo man's car. Instead of being persecuted for being the guilty one, he said he was surprised that upon learning that he is Yoruba, they unanimously begged that he should go Scot-free.
This is the truth
My name is Adedeji Odulesi, an original Omoluabi. I was born in Warri and spent another 9 years there. Thereafter, I went to Sokoto where I spent 10 years. Next was Owerri, Imo State where I spent 2 full years. I travelled beyond Nigeria and saw other cultures and acquired
Courtesy!
An Igbo friend invited me to have lunch with his family. After lunch, the children said to me "Thank you sir", often shortened to "Thank Sir" or "Thank ma". They went ahead to thank their parents too.
I asked questions and I was told that in Igbo culture, after meal,
Igbo man who won assembly seat in Taraba State.
Hon. Nelson Chukwu, Cyprian Len (DCN) is the Hon. Member, Taraba State House of Assembly, Nguroje Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism.
His mother is an indigene while his father is an
Are we aware that a significant population of fashion designers in South East are Yorubas? Aba is an exception though. The same applies to builders. Until we travel, we might not understand. #Tsunami
Wherever you are born and bred and find peace is home.
Saka Aliya is from Osun state but found peace in Anambra State.
She bagged multiple awards, including the overall best graduating student in Igbo language and other subjects, during the 15th graduation and prize-giving
Igbo are culturally democratic and not monarchical. Decisions are taken by the council of elders, age grade, umuada (women group) etc. Individuals have their say, no matter how poor or uneducated!
Oba Yoruba of Enugu Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo Olateju came to Enugu in 1979.
His grandma wept because she believed that he would be eaten up.
Fortunately, she lived to witness him prosper and also bring in many family members to Enugu where they are flourishing.
He is fluent in