Tag Archives: Igbos

Nobody can deny the fact that the Igbos contributed to the development of Lagos, Abuja, and others – Former Enugu gov, Okwesilieze Nwodo says (video)

Former Governor of Enugu state, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, has stated that nobody can deny the fact that the Igbos contributed immensely towards the development of Lagos, Abuja, and other states in Nigeria.   During an interview on Arise TV, Nwodo said if there are 10 markets in Lagos, 7 were …

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Every tribe in Nigeria is involved in drug trafficking – Ohanaeze defends Igbos

Every tribe in Nigeria is involved in drug trafficking - Ohanaeze defends Igbos

Iwuanyanwu said most of the stereotypes against the Igbo people in Nigeria were borne out of sheer ignorance and envy. The President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has rejected the labelling of successful Igbo business people as drug traffickers by some members of the public.

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Igbos met much of Lagos as swamp and developed it to what it is today. They are the heroes of Lagos – Emmanual Iwuanyanwu, President of Ohana?eze Ndi?Igbos (video)

Emmanual Iwuanyanwu who is the President of Ohana’eze Ndi’Igbo, has stated that Igbos developed Lagos into what it is today and are the heroes of Lagos.     In a video that has gone viral, Iwuanyawu said Igbo people came to Lagos when it was made the capital of Nigeria …

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?We are in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home – Kidnap victims shares encounter with kidnappers following his release

?We are in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home - Kidnap victims shares encounter with kidnappers following his release

A businessman who was abducted in Lagos has narrated his ordeal in the kidnappers’ hideout.   The businessman asked not to be named because the kidnappers threatened to come back for him if he speaks about the incident.   He explained that he was kidnapped by four hooded men who cornered …

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The Igbos Did Awesome Job – Woli Arole Knocks Actress Over Claim That Yorubas Own Nollywood

Aisha Lawal and Woli Arole

Nigerian comedian cum actor, Woli Arole, has slammed his colleague, Aisha Lawal, over claims of the real owners of Nollywood. Naija News reports that the filmmaker had, in a recent interview with Tribune, said the Yorubas owned Nollywood because they started it. She said: “We own the industry. Go back …

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KCEE introduces Ojapiano, a groundbreaking fusion of Amapiano and Igbo’s traditional flute in debut single

KCEE introduces Ojapiano, a groundbreaking fusion of Amapiano and Igbo's traditional flute in debut single

Ojapiano is not only the title of his single, but also represents a groundbreaking fusion of two distinct musical elements: South Africa’s popular piano sound, amapiano, and Igbo’s traditional flute, known as “Oja.” KCEE introduces Ojapiano, a groundbreaking fusion of Amapiano and Igbo’s traditional flute in debut single. Pulse Nigeria …

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”Hate on Igbos”: You had better start investing time educating people rather than pandering to the mob who are still babies in Nigeria politics – Seyi Law replies Pere

''Hate on Igbos'': You had better start investing time educating people rather than pandering to the mob who are still babies in Nigeria politics - Seyi Law replies Pere

Comedian Seyi Law has replied Big Brother Naija star, Pere who countered him on claim of Igbos propagating hate and not having respect for hierarchy or authority.    Pere who had earlier spoken up against the ‘’hate Igbos are subjected to in Nigeria,” pointed out that his initial tweet iis …

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