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I have read a lot of comments on Nairaland and other social media platforms about the visit and activities of World Boxing Heavyweight Champion -Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua in Nigeria.

Most Nigerians who migrated abroad will understand how powerful one’s root and source are. For instance, I never knew how much I love Nigeria until after I moved to the United States for graduate school. It was then I began to miss the food, the music, the culture and uniqueness of Nigeria. In the U.S, I follow Nigerian news and listen to Nigerian music way more religiously than I ever did when I was living right inside Nigeria. There is no day I don’t remember and think about Nigeria because that is my root and source.

Anthony Joshua understands the important roles ancestors and roots play in the destiny of Africans. That explains why he even came to Nigeria with his son! He is also trying to make sure that his son(named Temiloluwa) also stay connected to his root and ancestors. Many Nigerians think things are terrible in the country(Anthony Joshua knows about all the problems facing Nigeria - he had his secondary school in Ogun State) but home will always be home; no matter what. No matter where you migrate to, they will always trace your roots back to Nigeria - so the country is forever your home.

There are lots of strengths and inspiration that can be drawn from embracing one’s roots and ancestors. When the chips are down and things become tough, remembering the impossible struggles of your ancestors, the difficult stories of people in Lagos(or your local community) can inspire you to brave the odds and fight relentlessly until you win.

Even Deontay Wilder has claimed he is of Nigerian descent. This means he has gone through some self reflections and he has realized that his unusual strength comes from his ancestors who he has traced to Nigeria.

When Anthony Joshua wanted to reclaim his belts some weeks ago, he made his way into the ring with his favorite Fela Anikulapo’s music. He will always visit the Fela Shrine because it reminds him of his childhood in Nigeria. He will always visit Makoko(one of the worst slums in Nigeria) because that is where people fight with all their heart and soul - even though they are not paid to and they do so with enormous passion and risks. He will always claim Sagamu because that is where his ancestors hail from. With these stories, experiences and prayers - Anthony Joshua will continue to enjoy the blessings and goodwill of his ancestors, his source and his root. That is the spirit he wants!

When Joshua met with the Nigerian government, people complained. Now he has returned to his source to connect with his childhood memories and people are still complaining. To be honest, how many Nigerians can afford to fly to different locations to support Anthony Joshua during his boxing matches? In his last match with Ruiz, over 10,000 British flew to Saudi Arabia to support Joshua. How many Naija people go Saudi to support am? Many of you even stayed online to post nonsensical comments about his performance.

Yet, he is home to celebrate his success with Makoko children because their sprit, stories and memories keep him going.

Guys, don’t ever forget your root and source - it is arguably your greatest strength.

chewwie:
He's either trying to run for Congress in Nigeria, or for Parliament in the UK and familiarizing himself with Nigeria will help him get votes in some densely-Nigerian populated areas in England.

He is not likely to run for any office. He is only trying to stay connected to his roots. All what he is doing is more about his ancestors and childhood memories while growing up in Nigeria.

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/story-telling/12183/11871719/ruiz-jr-vs-joshua-2-the-nigerian-slum-that-re-lit-anthony-joshuas-fire

chewwie:
Maybe because those successful people didn't pass through the pains of growing up in Nigeria.

Anthony Joshua grew up in Nigeria. He had his secondary school in Ogun State.

madjune:
I can bet on your air head he would lose the next match against any real, hungry contender.
Wilder was right about him, he runs away from strong opponents

He has knocked out more top ranking boxers than Wilders. How many top 20 boxers has Wilder fought in his career?

madjune:
Fake champ that couldn't beat a fat man.

We all know he's here for Cuppy.
Forget the show.

Fake champ? What have you achieved with your own life? Go online and watch his K’O videos.

safarigirl:
It is mostly those who have made it abroad that are proud of Nigeria, being Nigerian abroad is a thing to brag about and take glory in, being Nigerian in Nigeria though, is another talk

How can you take pride in a country that seeks to destroy you at every turn you make?

Anthony Joshua is not experiencing the 'shithole' Nigeria, people that come from abroad, especially the celebrities, don't get to experience the shithole Nigeria. No police officer will stop him to go through his phone or accuse him of a crime, he isn't likely to be harassed by area boys, as we haveseen with the NIN registration, he will not stand in any queue before he is attended to, and he certainly will not have to fulfill any ridiculous requirements like paying for fuel or photocopy, to get things that he should.

So, to all the delusional people that are saying "Successful people are proud...." Blah blah blah, know that AJ never see Nigeria, what he is seeing is Naija, the one the likes of Iwobi, Cardi B and Jidenna see when they come here, Naija is reserved forvisitors, not residents. Shithole Nigeria, is for residents and there is no pride in that

AJ fully understands what Nigeria looks and feels like. He had his secondary school in Ogun State and he used to play at Makoko - one of the worst slums in Nigeria. That’s why he always visit Makoko every time he is Nigeria. He was still there today with his BELTS(check his Instagram page).

Joshua lived in Nigeria for many years - and that is why he knows a lot about Fela and the likes. He is not a foreigner to Nigerian realities. His constant visits to Nigeria is about associating with his roots; his source.

Mateen1000:
I agree, but being a politician exceed going for political posts, Likes of many rich men in Nigeria (likes of Dangote, otedola and co) are into politics indirectly, To cut the long story short, Any personnel that can afford to send his/her child to this school got the money illegally #MyOpinion

Bro, there are hundreds of families in Nigeria that can easily afford to pay the fees of B.I.S, Grange, AISL and the likes. I've met people from these schools and 99% of them are from families with no link to politicians. Their parents are usually shareholders/board members in top companies, consultants, lawyers, maritime businesses and investors. Do you know Falana sent his children(including Falz) to schools in the same league as B.I.S in the 90s?

I know of Lawyers in Nigeria that charge 5million naira for consultation and many of them do this almost every week. So, if a Lawyer makes 20m from just consultation in a month, he can afford to cough out 5million naira a year for his son's school fees. There are board members and shareholders of many companies that take home more than 4billion naira in a year and you don't hear about them. I once worked with an Igbo business man who is into clearing of containers at Apapa - he sent all his children to B.I.S and Grange and they all ended up in universities in Canada and the United States.

If you go to Grange School, most of the students there were born to parents that are below 45 - young couples making cool money. People are legitimately rich in this country. There is no way only politicians or their cohorts can sustain all these expensive schools. I used to think only crooks can afford these schools until I moved closer to the Island. The children of Otedola, Dangote, Adenuga and all the "political billionaires" are already done with school - so, there is no way you will come across children of the old money bags in these schools.

There is a lot going on in the private sector and business world and so many young chaps are cashing out.

If you don't even apply to enroll your children in time, you are unlikely to even secure admission for your kids in many of these schools - it is competitive to get into some of them like Loyola Jesuit, AISL, Grange, etc.

uruba23:
Instead of all this rallies, why not go the court of law and challenge the AGF. I know the police are always resonable most times with few exceptions to charge criminal elements to court, but how do you empower vigilantes who might not give recourse to the court of law.If they are been are been supervised by the Nigeria police better still the Nigeria Army I got no qualms.

The Governors are taking care of the legal part of it while the people are taking care of the political part of it. If this matter is left to be a purely legal issue, the South West will be made to negotiate from a point of weakness but with rallies like these, the federal government will think twice before taking any further reckless decision.

AMOTEKUN IS HERE TO STAY. NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER!

Cc

Despite the attempts by some security agencies to intimidate the Yoruba nation, the people still trooped out in their hundreds and thousands to make a statement on the streets of Oyo and Ekiti.

On Amotekun, we must stand! No going back.

AMOTEKUN IS HERE TO STAY!

Princesaha:
It is a big shame and a pity that the so called solidarity walk holding in various cities in the South west failed woefully today. Less than 50 persons protested in each city. my question now is ''Where are all the Yoruba youths and the online warriors disturbing us here? I do not want to go tribal here, but if it happens to be Igbos, We would be seeing tens of thousands of protesters by now. Our western brothers should wake up from slumber because this is about their security.

There was large turn out in Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo.

ideynl1:
Afonja cowards.

Only noise they can make online

Ordinary protest, the cowards don hide

Amotekun rally in Ekiti and Ondo.

northvietnam:
Yes Oooo... Ride on Sire. The west wants to run a rogue security outfit when there’s a lot of para-Military police and the NA. No problem , they will never smell the presidency Come 2023. It’s a northerner and Oshiomole ticket

Why should the South West rely on security outfits that can't stop the daily carnage in the country? In the last twenty-four hours, over 100 people were killed by Bandits and terrorists in the North. READ THE NEWS!

The Yorubas won't allow their people to be kidnapped and slaughtered by idiots.

TO HELL WITH THE PRESIDENCY AND 2023 ELECTIONS. ON AMOTEKUN, WE SHALL STAND! NO GOING BACK. NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER!

AMOTEKUN IS HERE TO STAY!

BuhariLooter:
On behalf of all fulanis living in the south west, we reject Amotekun aimed at persecuting our fellow Nigerians. Nigerian constitution guarantees freedom of movement to all Nigerians within the country. We arewas say No to Amotekun. enuff said

Amotekun is aimed at checkmating kidnapping, banditry, robbery, killings and other forms of criminalities in the South West, are Fulanis the ones behind all of these atrocities? If their hands are clean, then, they should stop wailing over Amotekun. AMOTEKUN IS HERE TO STAY!

Tranquillity360:
Amotekun is a terrorist group and must be crushed by fg.



You are against Ruga but want to establish Amotekun.

Amotekun will be restricted to the South West. Let Ruga be restricted to the North.

shakaZuIlu:
you're very intelligent
God bless you and the womb that begat you.

I laugh when people sees Iran as a match to US
it's like seeing a mice ad equal as a big cat

Even north Korea cannot stand US forget all these media hype
US don't like hyping their military might
they believe in action and they know that they have many enemies hence they're always prepared.

Obama made Iran what they're boasting of today and Trump is out for them
unfortunately judging from the fact that they're Shiite Muslims I don't see any help coming from any Arabian country
like you said Saudi Arabia might even use this opportunity to frame them up

Even all of those people comparing the Chinese or Iranian military might to the U.S are ill-informed. Do you guys even know the amount the Americans spend on their military every year? No nation is even close to spending what the Americans invest in military hardware. Google it - a country that spends over 750billion dollars on its military per year is no joke! No other country in the world even spends half of that.

Even in terms of economy, the economy of California alone(just a state in the United States) is bigger than the economy of the whole of Russia's(California's economy is bigger than U.K and France economy as well). You people should go online and read about the military and economic might of the United States in comparison with other superpowers. China is just rebuilding its military and because the Chinese do display their weapons every year does not mean they are better than the Americans. Americans don't have time for annual military exhibitions - they don't need to show the world the kinds of Drones they have - you will only know about it after they must have used it - like the one they used last night in Iraq. Abeg!

1StopRudeness:
U are happy.? It’s like u are seeing this as a movie.......this might usher in bad consequences for the UNited states....if care is not taken it might mean a big war.....the EU won’t support the United state on this..... unless we wanna deceive ourselves..China, Japan, Germany and russia and not friends of the Americans deep down....they are just trying to co-exist for trade and to avoid war.....:but if war is inevitable, I foresee they will take sides with Iran.... and japan will gladly return the favor America dropped at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Japan and the United States are now allies. Japan has no interest in attacking the Americans. Do you even know how many military bases America has across the world?

And all of those people comparing the Chinese military prowess to the United States are ill-informed. Do you guys even know the amount of money the Americans spend on their military every year? No nation is even close to spending what the Americans invest in military hardware. Google it - a country that spends over 750billion dollars on its military per year is no joke! No other country in the world even spends half of that.

Even in terms of economy, the economy of California alone(just a state in the United States) is bigger than the economy of the whole of Russia(California's economy is also bigger than that of the U.K and France as well). You people should go online and read about the military and economic might of the United States in comparison with other superpowers. China is just rebuilding its military and because the Chinese do display their weapons every year does not mean they are better than the Americans. Americans don't have time for annual military exhibitions - they don't need to show the world the kinds of Drones they have - you will only know about it after they must have used it - like the one they used last night in Iraq. Abeg!

abeeee:
Tell us the states.......... Name the two states then will check their areas and know you have something in the grey matter in your head.......


Persons will just come here and type even in mattes they know nothing about just because you want to talk

Texas and California are bigger than Iran in terms of size and even Economy. California's economy is even bigger than that of Russia, France and the U.K - you can check online to confirm.

iamosmania:
As if na real Obama's account


Why una too dey fabricate for dis naija?

They are on his verified social media accounts - check his Facebook and Instagram accounts. He releases this list every year.

Philadelphia:
Let's make this more interesting...

Comparing both the UK and the US for MSc in the field of IT and considering the prospect of getting a job after completing your studies, what location is most preferred amongs the 2?

Definitely the United States.

MackyNaija:
Everything is straight forward with boots on ground in the US.

Bro, who sponsored your green card?

Ijebulogic:
Please which schools did Aliko Dangote, Elumelu and Chagoury do their masters before they made it in Nigeria? Bottom line ...have a Vision and build a plan around your vision...if your plan includes a master's ...so be it! Also remember that university is NOT university o! Harvard is not Minnesota Tech. If you must go abroad, try and attend the top 30 unis in the US at least .

All "R1" universities in the U.S are world-class universities. Let's say the top "70-100" U.S institutions.

Dottore:
Honestly I havnt heard or seen anyone who did Masters abroad and came back to Nigeria with better opportunities than the Masters Holders from Nigerian Universities.

The truth is that Nigeria first degree is not valuable abroad so doing only masters abroad is more or less a rip off and waste of time.

The only thing I know about them is AUDIO BENEFITS.

Their parents and sponsors are waiting for the benefits the way Nigeria is waiting for 24/7 electricity power supply.

If you really want to enjoy the benefits of studying abroad you better start with first degree before masters. You can enjoy the benefit both home and abroad.

Many Nigerian innovators of the 21st century had their higher education in the United States. Sowore had his first degree in Nigeria and Master's in the U.S
What about Akinwunmi Adeshina? President of African Development Bank? What about the Founder of Jumia? Konga? Andela? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie? Ngozi Okonjo Iweala? They are all Nigerians who had their graduate school in the U.S

Myself2:
You will do better by showing me the members of the board of trustees of the so called CUPPY foundation and do well to follow up with the foundation to update us here with ACTUAL ON THE GROUND VERIFIABLE APPLICATION OF THAT AMOUNT AS ANNOUNCED
Thank you

Wait, why do you even think anyone owes you any of this explanation? Prior to this donation, if you have been reading the news, you will know that Cuppy Foundation has been empowering physically challenged folks, sponsoring people to University and she even recently donated 5million naira to Kaffy(the Nigerian female dancer) humanitarian project. Go online, read the news and inform yourself and stop this your demonstration of ignorance.

Cc

Lalasticlala FOD puskin naijacutee Dominique



Let's have this on the front page.

Paddy Adenuga; Bella Disu- Adenuga, Alima Dangote, Cuppy Otedola et al have all carved out niches for themselves in the Nigerian business world. When Paddy Adenuga wrote about how he almost bought Chevron in the Netherlands, many people were shocked. By the time Paddy reveals the breakthrough investments he eventually gathered in Europe, many will struggle to believe.

NOTE:

I am not trying to glorify "rich kids"; but I am out to let people know that there are those making it big and big every day in the business world. Even those that were not born into wealthy families.

The most important thing is the " mentality and mindset". The mindset of writing off other people's successes, or believing all billionaires are corrupt and evil is the worst mindset ever.

I recently created a thread on Bella Disu-Adenuga. Read about her activities and tell me how she's not a billionaire(in naira) on her own. The private sector is very capitalistic and those who know how it works keep "capitalizing" on it with a view to becoming more and more wealthy.


https://www.nairaland.com/5507154/profile-bella-disu-adenuga-owner-luxury

plaindealer:
The general assumption is that children of the rich don't learn or work hard, they just lean and live on their parent's riches, but not this young lady, she's smart, she's earned degrees and awards and she's still grinding, hustling and making her own money while helping the needy along the way, something these lazy and ignorant loudmouths can not do or achieve in their combined lifetimes.

Cuppy is well educated. She has a Master's degree in Economics from New York University and she also studied at Kings College in London - these are some of the best universities in the world. Cuppy is also very involved in the Nigerian Private Sector. If you follow Nigerian Stock Exchange markets, you will know she invests a lot in shares. The investments she has on her own alone is worth more than 2billion naira already. I'm into shares and stocks and I know what I'm saying. Cuppy is not a slay queen as many people think - she is just having fun and she will soon retire from entertainment to face investments and businesses in the private sector.

I just opened a thread to educate some of these misled chaps.


https://www.nairaland.com/5523138/why-otedola-dangote-donate-more

The social media has been agog since billionaire business mogul - Otedola announced a donation of 5billion naira to Cuppy Foundation and Save The Children Project. At Cuppy's Gala Night in Abuja, Dangote also donated 100million naira while Anthony Joshua donated the proceeds of his boxing gloves to the Cuppy project.

What amazes me most is how many Nigerians have ridiculed the donation of Femi Otedola; describing it as "audio donation". I admit most Nigerians are not aware of how the CORE private sector works and this explains why they will doubt the income of moguls like Otedola. I spent many years working in the Nigerian private sector with interests in stocks and shares and I can boldly confirm to you that DJ Cuppy herself is a billionaire(in naira) on her own. How?
Otedola is one of the major players in Nigeria's stock market and he has major shares in many Nigerian companies - where he rakes in more than 50billion naira in less than 4months for just being a shareholder. Many of these shares were bought in the names of his children and the proceeds go into their accounts.

For those who follow Cuppy on social media, you will notice that she has been heavily involved in the Nigerian Stock Exchange(NSE)activities. This is because shares worth billions of naira have been bought in her name. Why do you think Otedola and Dangote families are super close?
They are both business partners and Otedola is even a major investor in the Dangote's multi-billion dollar refinery in Lagos.

Otedola may have dropped from Forbes billionaire list but he is still a dominant force to reckon with in the Nigerian private sector. Just a few months ago, he invested 1billion dollar dollars(360billion naira) into one of his companies(his lead company - Geregu Power) and some still think he cannot afford to inject just 5billion naira into his daughter's foundation. Otedola equally has major investments across Europe; you can check out his office complex in London.

For those who know how the private sector works, billionaires like Dangote, Otedola, Adenuga, Dapo Abiodun, Otudeko, Indimi and the likes secure the future of their children through shares and board memberships - where they rake in at least 2billion naira in less than 3months. For Instance, Adenuga's daughter - Bella Disu is on the board of Julius Berger Nigeria and she owns shares in different multinational companies. She recently commissioned her luxury apartment complex in Ikoyi - a project that is currently valued at 4billion naira.

Income is not a product of extreme hard work but a product of investments. There are more than one hundred Nigerians who are billionaires(in naira) through investments and businesses; anyone that works on stocks can confirm this. It is quite easy to be a billionaire in naira; when you have the right network of people around you. Just check the list of those who attended Cuppy Gala Night in Abuja.

Nigerian billionaires invest greatly in their children's education with a view to ensuring they push on with their legacies. They send their kids to primary and secondary schools that cost millions of naira annually and then "ship" them to the United States and the United Kingdom for world class university education. Cuppy for instance is well educated. She has a Master's degree in Economics from New York University in the United States and she also studied at Kings College in London - these are some of the best universities in the world. Cuppy is also very involved in the Nigerian Private Sector. If you follow Nigerian Stock Exchange markets, you will know she invests a lot in shares. The investments she has on her own alone is worth more than 2billion naira already. I'm into shares and stocks and I can confirm this to you. Cuppy is majorly into entertainment(music and DJ) for fun and she will soon retire from the entertainment industry to face investments and businesses in the private sector.


Otedola also has a history of making jaw-breaking donations. In 2005, he instituted a N200 million scholarship for Lagos state undergraduates, same year he donated N300 million for the completion of the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja. #500million in 2005 is like 2billion naira in 2019.




In all, 5billion naira is what Otedola's investments in stocks and shares alone will give to him in less than two months. Those who belong to the core business circle will laugh at those describing the donations made by Otedola and Dangote as "audio donations". These guys make it big every month!


Cc

Lalasticlala FOD puskin naijacutee Dominique

Myself2:
Otedola donation na audio ovation jare

But Reno na savagery personified. Walahi

That means you don't know Otedola's worth. He still invested 1billion dollars(360billion naira) into one of his companies this year - google it and read. I'm involved in stock markets trading and people like Otedola own multiple shares in several companies - where they rake in at least 50billion naira in less than 3months. Go and ask those in the private sector.

Ceoking6:
i was wondering how the slay queen can supervise something as big as 5b.

A femi would not even do more than dagote in donation with the way he pushes aliko above himself

Cuppy is well educated. She has a Master's degree in Economics from New York University and she also studied at Kings College in London - these are some of the best universities in the world. Cuppy is also very involved in the Nigerian Private Sector. If you follow Nigerian Stock Exchange markets, you will know she invests a lot in shares. The investments she has on her own alone is worth more than 2billion naira already. I'm into shares and stocks and I know what I'm saying. Cuppy is not a slay queen as many people think - she is just having fun and she will soon retire from entertainment to face investments and businesses in the private sector.