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LZAA:
I am going to use rap as a example so listen and observe real close
Rap pioneers include Afrika Baambata,Public Enemy,Rahim and Eric B,Run DMC and LL Cool J

Now ask rap observers Old or YOUNG to list a top 10 you would notice those names will be pushed to the Top 20
Notice I didn't mention 2pac or Notorious BIG

Again stop comparing yourselves to Ndigbo
Ken Nnebue,Okey Oguejifor and Amaka Igwe made the current Nollywood
Eddie ugbomah I mentioned so I could show you that Movie making had other regions that made films as well

LagosOrigin:
I think at this point, atiku should thrown in the towel and support Mr Peter Obi because he's been rejected all around .


Above is the trending video of senator Ned nwoko campaigning for atiku abubakar in delta state , but the crowds rejected atiku and decided to chant Obi Obi Obi .

Ned tried to shut the crowd down but nobody listened to him, nobody took him serious , they continue with the "Obi Obi Obi non stop .


This are delta sons and daughters making a thunderous statement that it's Peter Obi or nothing and they viewed to protect there votes this time .

The entire south south and south east is on lock down for Mr Peter Obi of NDC.

Ned Nwoko campaigning for Atiku and the people burst into chants of “Obi Obi Obi” 😂

Isn’t this supposed to be an example of the “grassroots”?

Where they claim Peter Obi is unknown pic.twitter.com/cmNvIgeKce

— Harry Da Diegot (@trigottista) August 29, 2026

chopnaira:

Early 2027 campaign for tinubu in akwa ibom state pic.twitter.com/XTtmcA6GRC

— P Olabanji (@patola58) August 19, 2026

FreeStuffsNG:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/yorubas-started-nollywood-own-it-aisha-lawal-actress-and-scriptwriter/

LZAA:
The unfortunate thing about spreading falsehood is that eventually someone will expose you
A film shot in Alaigbo won an Oscar but apparently here you are talking about Amadi
Again you folks have to ditch tribalism o because it's getting ridiculous at this point
When you guys say this falsehood it shocks everyone else because people like Eddie Ugbomah was also making films as well and he was from the Midwest
What's with the sudden urge to claim ownership of every sector when even with Lagos Ibadan press it wasn't this distasteful
Smh

Kingzjayzee:
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has sparked debate with his views on the changing ethnic influence within Nigeria’s film industry, arguing that the Yoruba community has become more dominant because of its ability to organise and promote its own.

In a recent interview on Gbam, aired on the Yan Content Factory YouTube channel on Friday, Duru acknowledged the contributions of Yoruba pioneers such as Herbert Ogunde to Nigerian theatre and performance arts in the 1950s.

However, he argued that the modern Nollywood home-video industry was largely driven by Igbo entrepreneurs during the 1990s and early 2000s.

According to the actor, Igbo traders played a major role in developing the home-video market that eventually evolved into the Nollywood industry known globally today.

Duru argued that the Yoruba community was more effective at pooling resources, creating opportunities for its members and protecting its cultural interests.

“The Yorubas epitomise the saying, ‘Charity begins at home.’ We need to learn from them. If you don’t protect and project your own, who will do it?” he said.

He also cited streaming platforms such as Netflix as evidence of what he described as the decline in the visibility of Igbo stories within Nollywood.

“We [Igbos] created Nollywood, but if you go to Netflix today, you hardly see one movie that speaks of Igbo heritage. But the Yorubas, on the other hand, created opportunities for themselves and utilised them,” Duru stated.

The actor blamed what he described as an individualistic mindset among some Igbos for the loss of influence.

“Igbos failed to learn because of their individualistic mentality. You think you are the big man, so you are self-centred. But you forget that a time will come when you need to be expansive,” he said.

Duru further expressed concern that Igbo history and culture are increasingly being portrayed by filmmakers from outside the community.

“We have great writers who are now writing for the Yorubas. You even see the Yorubas crossing over to write Igbo stories like Ahamefuna and making a mess of who we are,” he said.

Despite his criticism, Duru said his comments should not be interpreted as an attack on Yoruba filmmakers. Instead, he urged Igbos to learn from how the Yoruba community has promoted its own people and culture.

“Don’t get angry with them. These are people who saw their own and protected their own. What happened to you?” he asked.

He also questioned why more films had not been made about prominent Igbo figures and historical personalities.

“Igbos have many great men in Nigeria. When was the last time you saw the epic of one of these great men?” Duru asked.

His comments have since generated discussions around ethnicity, cultural ownership, collective investment and representation in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/igbos-built-nollywood-but-yorubas-have-become-dominant-francis-duru/

Seeplusplus:
If you grew up in the 90s and 2000s, you'll have to agree with Francis Duru.

Apart from Omotola and a few other Yoruba names, the entire Nollywood was dominated by the Igbos.

Unfortunately for them, that era saw a huge boom in the piracy business

Somehow, the Igbos have lost grip on the entertainment industry and they are now spectators.

Yoruba people are so good.

They are not into cho Cho Cho like the Igbos. They are very strategic.

All we now see from them is WORKINGS

TruthU87:
Elon Musk became the first trillionaire in world history when SpaceX went public on June 12, boosting his fortune to an estimated $1.1 trillion. Then as the rocket maker’s stock soared by 40% to its all-time high during the trading day on June 16, Musk’s net worth briefly peaked at a record $1.45 trillion, before SpaceX’s stock sank by 31% through Tuesday. Thanks to that slump, and new restrictions on $116 billion of Musk’s Tesla stock, the world’s richest person is no longer a trillionaire. He’s worth an estimated $962 billion as of the end of the day Tuesday.

Last Tuesday, Musk gave up $7.1 billion of his Tesla stock to cover the exercise price on all of the Tesla stock options he received as part of his 2018 CEO performance award, which was voided by a Delaware judge in 2024 and restored by the Delaware Supreme Court in 2025. After the latter ruling, Tesla and Musk entered into a new agreement in April that turned Musk’s options into restricted stock upon exercise that he will forfeit unless he remains at Tesla through January 2028 as CEO or “an executive officer responsible for the Company’s product development or operations.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2026/06/24/elon-musk-is-no-longer-a-trillionaire/

2gbasky22:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/05/jeff-bezos-could-become-worlds-first-trillionaire-by-2026/

LottiOk:
D op ans many Igbos on this thread and others like dis have seen dat letter u posted and d detailed explanation u and other monikers have given concerning Tinubu's records. But dey're blinded by hate and since dey dont have anything else to hold against him, continue to run with and spread dis silly lies.

Truly I wish tinubu will start sueing many of dem to court for defamation. DSS should picking up most of d major monikers propagating it and d judiciary should give dem 10yrs jail terms with hard labor to go along with d 10yrs NL bans.

Sat sense dey refuse to get, dey must get it by force. (Ekwe Ekwe Ga Ekwe kwekota)

aswani:
Let me add FSB.operator and my dear friend Otters.berger to the matter.

This new cycle on a dead matter is due to the Ikeamafuna Van Basten shake down of Atiku that the latter is now asking questions about.

If they ask FBI or CIA about their files on you or me, they will issue a glomar response. It is standard and I have a sneaky feeling both Hundeyin and Greenspan knew that and they were always going to run with it on the basis that a non confirmation can be interpreted (rightly or wrongly) as a non denial.

I believe in the US context, some of these FBI and CIA papers are released automatically after 50 years anyway unless they are considered top secret relating to ongoing US concerns. Same might be true for UK as well.

The President Tinubu forfeiture case isn't even being hidden by anyone. A few clicks and the information can be found.

Somehow that case has morphed into him being a CIA asset and now him exposing members of his drug cartel as part of his forfeiture. All of course a complete conjectural nonsense and with an eye towards elections and besmirching President Tinubu's character.

If you make the absurd mistake of listening to Big.koko, there are Lebanese and other Asian cartels involved but Unkulu is fighting his village people and their repeatedly successful virtual attacks on his medulla oblangata, as evidenced by his various posts, so his input can be safely discounted.

That's my humble take, thank you for asking.

emkz:
The certificate matter has been settled. Please read the BBC link and read it carefully to the end. When I say Tinubu is catching cruise with it, it means he is allowing the opposition distract themselves with irrelevant things. Kalu Kalu has been pursuing the case and has not made a breakthrough because the case is largely existing in their imagination.

See, two people are running a race, one person is razor-sharp focused on the goal, but the other one is stopping to look for certificate to discredit the person he is running against. You are now asking a focused man to abandon his race to explain his certificate to someone who is mentally distracted.

LottiOk:
It's really an uphill task, Igbos like me and the others u mentioned are facing against d heavily radicalized mindset of our Igbo kinfolk.

From d time of d civil war to kanu who poured more fuel into d radicalization machinery. D few of us who dear speak up are blacklisted, excommunicated, trolled, threatened or even harmed all in a bid to silence our cry for reason and an alternate approach to handling matters affecting Umuigbo.

I feel so sad as an Igbo man, seeing my people behave like dis both online and offline. That why I keep posting dat Chuba Okadigbo's great wuote. I hope most of dem will ditch such mentality after d results of '27 elections are announced and PBAT is declared winner.

searchng4love:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CVh6csijg

emkz:
If you say the president has no certificate, can you even show where the lae says he must have certificate?

In my view, the requirements to be president in Nigeria are too pedestrian. The law says educated up to school cert or its equivalent. It didn't say present certificate.

In my view, Tinubu is likely using this certificate to catch cruise. He is also using the FBI records to catch cruise. Von Batten Montague York, Atiku's lobbying firm, has been complaining that Tinubu was using the US courts to block the release of the FBI files. The same FBI that the US embassy said had no records on Tinubu?

On forgery, Atiku failed to prove it.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67067854

ManirBK:
Let's be clear about what's actually happening here.

The FBI is not releasing incriminating documents – they are asking to review them privately with the judge because public release could expose law-enforcement methods and endanger lives. If the FBI wanted to bury Tinubu, they would release everything. Instead, they're protecting sensitive information.

Tinubu was never charged or convicted. A civil forfeiture from 1993 – where he surrendered $460,000 without admitting wrongdoing – is not a conviction.


| The source? Atiku's lobbyist, Von Batten-Montague-York, hired for $1.2 million to push this agenda. This is political warfare, not justice.

Nigeria's drug challenges existed long before Tinubu. Linking them to a 30-year-old civil case is a stretch.


Tinubu remains focused on governing. Let the courts do their work. 🇳🇬

LottiOk:
From FBI will release d file to FBI won't releasr it because
1. Tinubu sued dem not to release it cos it'll damage his reputation
2. Tinubu's Lebanese friend paid FBI not to release it
3. Tinubu is an FBI asset
4. Tinubu is helping to facilitate d outsourcing of Mexican cartel drug farms in Nigeria.

All dis coming from folks who claims to be more educated and exposed Dan any Nigerian alive.

D worst part is dat majority of those spreading des silly lies like op, big.koko, racc.oon, see.whala and co are all Igbos like me.

Ifele Emegbuom

Tufiakwa‼️

What a shame.

SixSeven:
I have seen this story you cited where Jakande himself said whoever it was who canceled it, they know why they did. Have we forgotten that Buhari was the head of state in LAGOS Abuja wasn't the capital then. Maybe it's unfair to say Wike will do anything today without the President's approval but I understand what you mean in terms of what was on ground then.

naijamanyoutube:
I arrived Rome on Wednesday from Helsinki, Finland.

The first day, I met up with an old friend from Uruguay, that I've not seen for over 20 years. He's been living in Italy for almost
20 years after him japa from Uruguay, for greener pasture.

On Thursday, I was craving some Naija food, so I searched on google and I found this spot called Afrik Cavour Kitchen.

Below are some photos. The food was delicious. The total came up to 25 euros because I asked for an extra pounded yam, but then I gave them 5 euros tip, because they were nice people. I would give more, but I'm a poor man.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqqNdltFiNI

naijamanyoutube:
Nigerian man shows us what a typical day looks like for a truck driver in the United States of America.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UkNAHH95Y4

drivecareng:
Having a live-in driver can sound like the perfect arrangement.

The driver is always around. Early morning airport pickup? No problem. School run? Sorted. Late-night event? The driver is available. No need to start looking for someone whenever you need to go somewhere.

But there is another side that people don't always consider.

A live-in driver is not simply someone who drives your car and sleeps in your compound. You are effectively bringing an employee into your household, and that creates additional responsibilities and potential problems that should be properly managed.

Here are some issues employers should think about before hiring a live-in driver.

1. The Boundaries Can Become Blurred

One of the biggest challenges is knowing where the job ends.

Is the driver expected to drive only?

Should he help carry things? Run personal errands? Wash the car? Help with household tasks? Stay awake until the employer returns?

If these expectations are not clearly established, misunderstandings can develop quickly.

A driver may feel that the employer is asking for too much, while the employer may feel that the driver is becoming unwilling to work.

2. Privacy Becomes a Serious Issue

A live-in driver may know more about your personal life than you realise.

He may know when you leave home, where you work, where your children attend school, when you travel, which people visit you and where you regularly go.

That information should not be taken lightly.

Employers need someone who understands discretion and confidentiality.

3. Your Driver May Become Too Familiar

There is nothing wrong with having a good relationship with your driver.

In fact, mutual respect is important.

But excessive familiarity can sometimes create problems.

A driver may begin making decisions without approval, speaking to other household members inappropriately or assuming that certain privileges are automatic.

Professional boundaries still matter, even when the driver lives on the property.

4. Personal Relationships Can Affect Work

Because the driver is living around the household, disagreements can become more complicated.

A disagreement that would normally end when the driver leaves work can continue into the home environment.

The employer may find it difficult to separate personal issues from professional responsibilities.

5. Family Members May Give Conflicting Instructions

This is a common management problem.

The employer says one thing. A spouse says another. An older child makes a different request.

Who does the driver report to?

Without a clear chain of authority, the driver can end up caught in the middle.

A professional arrangement should make responsibilities and reporting lines clear.

6. Working Hours Can Become Endless

Because the driver is physically present, there can be a temptation to assume that he is always available.

"Since you're here, please take us somewhere."

"Since you're not doing anything, can you quickly run this errand?"

Over time, this can create fatigue and resentment.

Being a live-in employee does not automatically mean being on duty 24 hours a day.

7. Driver Fatigue Can Become a Safety Problem

This is particularly important.

A tired driver is not necessarily a safe driver.

If a driver regularly works early mornings, stays out late and is expected to resume duties again shortly afterwards, fatigue can eventually affect concentration and reaction time.

Employers should consider reasonable working hours and adequate rest.

8. Personal Use of the Vehicle Can Become an Issue

Another potential problem is whether the driver is allowed to use the vehicle when he is not working.

Can he use it to buy food?

Can he drive to visit someone?

Can he take the car somewhere without permission?

These rules should be established from the beginning.

Otherwise, something the employer considers unacceptable may be seen by the driver as normal.

9. Hiring the Wrong Person Can Be Expensive

The biggest issue may actually happen before the driver moves into your compound.

If the person has not been properly screened, the employer may be taking a significant risk by giving that person access to the household, vehicle and family routine.

A driver's licence alone does not tell you everything you need to know about a person.

References, previous employment, driving experience, practical driving ability, identity verification and professional conduct should all be considered.

10. What Happens When the Driver Leaves?

This is another question employers sometimes overlook.

If the driver has lived on your property for months or years, leaving the job can become more complicated.

What happens to his accommodation?

How much notice should he give?

What happens to access to the house, compound, vehicle and other facilities?

These arrangements should be clear before employment begins.

So, Is a Live-In Driver a Bad Idea?

Not necessarily. For some families and employers, having a live-in driver can be convenient and practical.

The problem is not necessarily the live-in arrangement itself. The problem is poor management of the arrangement.

A successful employer-driver relationship needs clear expectations, proper boundaries, appropriate working hours, respect, accountability and trust.

Most importantly, the driver should be properly screened before being given access to your vehicle, household and daily routine.

What Would You Do?

Would you employ a live-in driver?

If you already have one, what has your experience been like?

Have you experienced any of these problems—or do you think the benefits of having a live-in driver outweigh the risks?

For individuals and businesses that need professional driver hiring and management in Lagos, Drivecare Logistics and Services Limited helps clients recruit and manage drivers based on their specific requirements.

Because when someone is going to drive your family, use your vehicle and become part of your daily routine, hiring should involve more than simply asking, "Can you drive?"

Marvieduke:
Will you eat this species of cat fish?

directonpc:
This one isn't even a copy. He's just basically selling the same Chinese car under his brand, which is fine without the made in Nigeria sticker.

Evaress:
I swear i can measure 7 cups of rice and finish it in just one day and i can't still add one pound of flesh. Someone who sees me will think i'm not eating well but thats the reverse case.

This is how i eat; Because i work remotely so i'm always indoors. When i finish cooking like 11am in the Morning, i dish out the food in my plate, a huge portion. After eating that, i rest for like 30min then i go back to the Pot to dish out another portion again. After eating the second time, i rest again for like 2 hours then i go back to dish out a third portion again. Before its 6pm,the food has almost finished and i still crave for more.

Why do i eat like this? Could it be caused by boredom and idleness? Its making me spend a lot on food. 7 cups no fit last me for 2 days again. .

Funny thing is when a guy takes me out, i go just dey form. Order very small light meal. The guy will be like "will that be enough for you? Its too small na".

Edited: Google image added by mod

grabben:
HOW TO MAKE A STAGGERING AMOUNT OF MONEY FROM MILLING AND PACKAGING LOCAL RICE FOR EXPORT
Folks, this is a truism. Virtually all households eat rice at least two times in a week in Nigeria. What this simply implies is that investment in rice is a big business. So, investors can start looking the way of investing in the packaging of local rice now that the government has placed ban on the importation of foreign rice into the country. Rice is one of the most consumed food in Nigeria and some other countries. However, we have 2 major type of rice and they are white rice and brown rice.

White rice contains high amount of carbohydrates which is not healthy for individuals struggling with weight loss and diabetics and better choice for healthy eating and this white rice is the one imported into the country. To read the full article, click on the link below:
http://www.tectono-business.com/2018/01/how-to-make-staggering-amount-of-money.html

Have you heard this? Many Nigerian exporters have been defrauded of huge amount of money in the process of exporting commodities to foreign countries. Do you know why? They were not trained on export operations, management, documentations and the best methods of payment in export trade. This is terrible!!! Nigerians cannot continue to lose money to foreigners in the course of export business. Exporters, why don’t you get a practical manual that teaches the stages of export trade from processing and packaging of commodities to receipt of payment by the foreign buyers. It teaches export operations, export management, export documentations and methods of payment in export trade? It is a contemporary step-by-step guide to export trade. It tells all the contemporary dynamics in export trade. To get it, click on the link below:
http://www.tectono-business.com/2016/02/contemporary-step-by-step-guide-to.html

RabbitGuy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa4qi68px0c&si=JxxOKLMP6OPJGm05

I visited one of the biggest tomato and pepper farms in Nigeria, Rivers State to be precise. Met a Successful Africa Lady that owns the farm and I interviewed her.

Do you want to know, How to start tomato and pepper farm? or How to start a small-scale tomato and pepper farm? Best species of pepper or tomato to plant, or Want to see Successful African Women in agricultural, Tomato, and pepper farming in Africa. then watch this video.

yomisams:
Inside one of the largest Nigeria's Integrated Cattle Farm in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. This video shares the inspiring business story of Mr. Abayomi, a dedicated livestock farmer successfully building one of the largest animal farm in the country. He manages various farm animals, including cattle farming and Ram farming and so on. his story is truly inspiring.

Kindly drop a comment, Like the video and Subscribe to my Channel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg7T7XllIoA

GuyWise101:
Nna mehnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

As we witnessed this year......

NationalFocusNG:
https://nationalfocusng.com/2026/08/27/funke-akindele-jjc-skillz-reunite-in-paris-for-family-vacation-with-twin-sons/

Funke Akindele and her ex-husband, JJC Skillz, take their twin sons on vacation to Paris. pic.twitter.com/Xrt03fnU2g

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) August 26, 2026

Lovelink1991:
A video that has been going viral captured a teenager who trickly open the boot of a car with the motive to steal from it.

Opening it, he saw nothing of value to him and also stylishly walk out.

Which way Nigeria, which way to go, I love my father land. How will the next generation look like going by this?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9dCwCfCpY0?si=BDgXBnpccKHEWjjY

directonpc:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6s23QiSnM

Came across a post the official FB page of IVM about their latest G20 all electric vehicle. I did a simple circle to search (image search) and found the car was exactly the same vehicle as 2025 WULING HONGGUANG.

If IVM is reselling Chinese cars, should they do less of the made in Nigeria marketing to sound more honest.

It will be also interesting to see how much they add on top of what WULING sells the same vehicle in China.

FSBoperator:
Innosun is doing the equivalent of the Music industry record sampling .

He goes to China and enters an agreement with a Chinese car company to supply them every single parts down to their bolts and nuts .

And then pieces them together and claims he is into car manufacturing...

The only thing authentic about the company is the logo and name but they still don't manufacture it in their tiny assembly plant in Nnewi.

Innosun is simply an impoter of car spare parts which he puts together in his Nnewi factory auto shed and slaps on his logo .

He gets heavy rebates for assembling them here

Nothing innovative about innosun be it their cars which they did not manufacture a single nut or bolt.

Innosun only exists to take advantage of a federal govt policy that encourages local content and innosun cars are a glorified import and retail outfit.