blackpanda:
Abeggi, everybody knows Igbos are slaves to money. Yes, there are a few exceptions but generally a typical igbo man will do anything, absolutely anything and everything, to acquire wealth!

funkyibodude:
Fact number 6: Igbos are the most talked about ethnic group on Nairaland...

Chinekepikin:



5 Igbo Stereotypes Every Nigerian Must Drop


There are a handful of stereotypes that Africans hold against each other and this is not surprising due to the multi-cultural structure of our society. Nigeria has over 500 ethnic groups. Among the 500, about 9 languages are extinct while only three are -Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba- leading the pack, and each one of these tribal groups have their peculiarities.

The Igbos of Southeastern, Nigeria are one of the leading ethnic groups in the country. They can be found in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, and Abia. Despite these peculiarities, a handful of Nigerians have some misconceptions about this amazing ethnic group.
Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies 5 stereotypes that Nigerians have about persons of Igbo extraction and offers facts that debunk them.


They know nothing but business

Let’s give it to the Igbos, when it comes to business, there is no contest. At major markets, they are dominant. In fact, in places where you do not imagine that you will find them, they are always there. But, there is more to this people than business. You find them in politics, literature, education, economy and other sectors. Late Nnamdi Azikiwe, was a businessman, first prime minister of Nigeria and a nationalist as well as a lawyer. The literary lord, the man of words and the author of the evergreen bookThings Fall Apart that made the world change their perception about African literature, late Chinua Achebe was not a businessman, same with Chiwetel Ejiofor, and also Chimamanda Adichie. The list is endless. Take it or leave it, no matter the field an Igbo Man ventures into, the business trait tails him.



All Igbo women are light skinned


There is no argument about Igbo women being light skinned but the stereotype is tagging all Igbo women light skinned which is not the case. There are chocolate, ebony, and dark skinned ladies among them. In addition, light skinned women are not restricted to Igbo women alone but it cut across all Nigerian tribes. When next you see a light skinned lady, do not make up your mind that she is Igbo!


They love ‘Ego‘ also known as ‘Money‘


Who does not love money? Money is desired by almost everyone in varying degrees. Many say you cannot date an Igbo girl if you do not have money but these preconceived notions are not entirely based on facts. Rather than singling out a particular ethnic group to castigate, this is a blanket perception for all ethnic groups. Same thing for the men. There should be no ethnic colouration when it comes to making money.



It’s expensive to marry an Igbo woman

Nigerian women are beautiful, expensive and sophisticated. A man should be happy to marry an Igbo woman because she is not cheap. A man should be proud to provide everything on the list presented to him by the parents to show that he is a ‘man’, however, there is always room for negotiation. So, the stereotype that before you marry an Igbo woman, you need to bring an arm and a leg only applies when the groom’s family are not masters at striking a good bargain.

All Igbos have left their villages for Lagos


Lagos is the melting pot for various ethnic groups and the commercial heartbeat of Nigeria as a result, the state is bound to be peopled by different tribes. However, expressing the thought that all Igbos have emptied their various states to reside in Lagos is laughable and wrong. There are individuals who run thriving businesses in these different south-eastern states that have never visited Lagos.



http://nigerianpilot.com/5-igbo-stereotypes-every-nigerian-must-drop/

@OP Igbos includes Rivers state, Delta state etc, so stop the bigot because you can't leave Igbos from South South.

davodyguy:


They made people hate them cos of their own hatred

delightf:
You re a big lier........I am dark all igbos re nt light,
Igbos goto school wwe don't only deal with business
U pple shud thank d igbos we open ur eyes to see
Igbos goto school we hustle we re nt lazy
Me here now am working nd am doing businessa I don't depend on man b4 I get myh income.u hardly see an igbo man playing lotto monday to sunday without looking 4 useful thing todo,
Is yorubas women dat love cream so mind ur mouth nd watch b4 u post,if u goto I.land now u ll see igbos everywere business.isnot as if they don't goto school. We do.
I am pround of IGBOS
They re had working both their man nd woman
All IGBOs here UP NDI IGBO

delightf:
You re a big lier........I am dark all igbos re nt light,
Igbos goto school wwe don't only deal with business
U pple shud thank d igbos we open ur eyes to see
Igbos goto school we hustle we re nt lazy
Me here now am working nd am doing businessa I don't depend on man b4 I get myh income.u hardly see an igbo man playing lotto monday to sunday without looking 4 useful thing todo,
Is yorubas women dat love cream so mind ur mouth nd watch b4 u post,if u goto I.land now u ll see igbos everywere business.isnot as if they don't goto school. We do.
I am pround of IGBOS
They re had working both their man nd woman
All IGBOs here UP NDI IGBO

Naija9090:


Go and tell her she not Igbo, and see how she will slap that divisive yoruba in you. I heard one the other day say Okonjo Iweala is not Igbo...she is from SS. LOL!

Ikwerre is Igbo...same language. I understand Ikwerre Igbo than Ebonyi Igbo. Get it!

wrongnumber:
Anytime i see owerri woman na run i dey. How man go spend over 1miliion for list alone when the girl sef no be virgin.I go prefer make all the men wey don chop am kon share for the list.lubbish and ronsence

peerless0012:
Igbos are not popular in Nigeria, they are notorious. Quote me anywhere

Adaure4ever:
Thats their business if they want to stop the stereotype or not.
I am a Proud Igbo anytime, anyday and anywhere. Ndewo nu o.

Johnsown1:

Are you okay at all, did u understand what the discussion is all about or u just want to write sometin

freecocoa:
I am proud to be igbo and yes, I loooooveeee me some serious money, if you say you don't, then may poverty be your lot.

YelloweWest:
Is monalisa chinda igbo?

She is not
She is ikwerre from Rivers state

kettykin:


Is it me that is mixing things up or you that has fails to understand that behind the stereotyping of igbos lies the worst form of hypocrisy that will make hypocrites twinge with fear even with clearly explained instances. Again I am emphasising to you that behind the stereotyping of igbos lies the worst form hypocrisy driven by false patriotism, someone accusing igbos of doing anything for money but closes his eyes to the blatant lootocracy going on in his states and the numerous ritual forests and gardens all littered in his front yard is the height and width of hypocrisy.

SirJeffry:
Tell them my dear, let them "ear" if they "ave" "hear".

hemartins:
I'm not Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa.
I am Nigerian

blackpanda:
Abeggi, everybody knows Igbos are slaves to money. Yes, there are a few exceptions but generally a typical igbo man will do anything, absolutely anything and everything, to acquire wealth!

hensben:
of course I understand what the discussion is all about. And I repeat, ss/nd are the true Nigerians not those 3 useless tribes that are full of haters and 'tribalist'

Demily:

seriously Igbos go 2 skul.
seriously Igbos go 2 skul.

blackpanda:
Abeggi, everybody knows Igbos are slaves to money. Yes, there are a few exceptions but generally a typical igbo man will do anything, absolutely anything and everything, to acquire wealth!

blackpanda:
Abeggi, everybody knows Igbos are slaves to money. Yes, there are a few exceptions but generally a typical igbo man will do anything, absolutely anything and everything, to acquire wealth!

Adaure4ever:
Thats their business.
I am a Proud Igbo anytime, anyday and anywhere. Ndewo nu o.

5starmilitant:
Igbo kwenu.