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Fineman87:
Yes, because you have no idea how other tribes perceive yoruba. After fulanis, yorubas are the most worthless tribe in naija. Go and find out. There is a problem with being yoruba and truly, its a shame. Try and find out from many other tribes, not igbos and hausas.

Fineman87:
Oh boy. You dont want to play games with me. I swear, i will destroy you here. And you cant call me out. There is no zeal to suprise you. Continue in your ignorance.

Fineman87:
My brother, which business skills. You yorubas are very good at claiming people and spreading lies. Why claim someone. What about you? Besides Innoson had gone intetnational long ago. His cars are already being used in Ghana and he had done several international sales. Stop spreading lies.

Fineman87:
Typical yoruba reasoning. So there are no yorubas living a life of crime and drug. As shameless as you are, you pray for God to bless those foolish drummer beggars who have two hands and legs to struggle and earn a living. Which igbo man with two hands do you see begging or making noise with drums. And you say God bless their hustle. Fullish you.

TundeBricklayer:
Your tribes men doing what they know how to do best (Social almajiris) begging for arms in Gov Obiano's mother burial in Anambra today all the way from West, causing nuisance in Anambra, tomorrow you will be insulting those feeding you and your kinsmen

deomello:
Founder & Managing Partner @microtraction

[b]Microtraction launches to invest in early-stage Nigerian startups with technical founders

Jetleeee:
Papa na thief but pikin dey do better thing

veraponpo:
I love this thread because of many reasons:

It is informative,

It educates

It shows the chest beaters where they belong

From today, you will see that there noise making will reduce.

They contribute next to nothing in Nigeria, no food from them, less than 0.5% of the crude is from them, nothing moore than crime and criminality comes from them but they are usually the first to shout marginalization, oppression, our oil, etc

Let them learn in a hard way like this

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Here are photos of 'Made in Nigeria' security vehicles produced by two brothers from Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state, these vehicles are very strong and durable. See photos below;

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Moyinoluwa Adeyemi created the fisrt ever wrist watch that tells time in local language Yoruba

neoOduduwa:
I've been eyeing the entertainment industry and our grip on it is pretty solid. We are going to show potopoto slaves how it's done, we Omoluabis back our claims with facts

Movie Industry

First of all let's clear the air about who started Nollywood and who it belongs to. I will keep saying it that Omoluabis are humble achievers who don't make noise about their success unlike some uncultured arrogant fools who always tune their volume knob to Max whenever they make little precedented achievements. Claiming that we pioneered Nollywood would be arrogant and that would put us at the same level with them. So, basically, I'm just going to debunk their ridiculous claims to owning Nollywood.

Ibos are always quick to cite Chika Okpala and his crew who made waves in the 1980s with their sitcom on NTA titled "The New Masquerade" as the pioneers of Nollywood, But can one really conclude that they're the pioneers because of the TV broadcast? Can anyone account for the roots of the modern Hollywood industry without mentioning the hardworking peripatetic actors who moved around in caravans when acting was still in it's latency in the old America?

Where was Chika Okpala when Hubert Ogunde was entertaining the country. Na who dash monkey banana? Hubert Ogunde was already performing in the 1940s and Chika Okpala was actually born in 1950 It's a disrespect to the man's honor to disregard theatres and folk operas as the initial platforms of Nollywood.

Hubert Ogunde's plays include The Garden Of Eden, Worse Than Crime, Black Forest, The Tiger's Empire, Strike and Hunger, Bread and Bullet, Yorùbá Ronu, Ija Ominira, Africa and God, Israel In Egypt, Nebuchadnezzar's Reign, My Darling Fatima, Portmanteau Woman, Beggar's Love, Princess Jaja, Ajani Ogun, Aiye and many more . Hubert Ogunde wasn't the only Yorùbá man in the scene as his contemporaries include the likes of A. B David, P. A Dawodu, Layeni and G. T Onimole.

Also, let's not forget that Western Nigeria Television (WNTV) came into action during the 1960s and enabled Ogunde an avenue to reach his audience without traveling. He produced his plays : Ayanmo and Mama Eko for the television audience. How is it now possible to compare Ogunde whose plays were broadcasted on TV in the 1960s to one Chika Okpala who came later in the 1980s?

Notable Yorùbá directors back then include G. B Kuyinu, Ola Balogun, Duro Ladipo and so on. Ogunde is also to be credited for actresses being paid in the industry. He brought professionalism into the practice and enabled women become professionals in light of their own right. Notable actresses back then include Beatrice Oyede, Abike Taiwo, Idowu Phillips (Popularly known as Mama Rainbow) and so on.

At this point, I hope I've been able to clarify who the real pioneers of Nollywood are. Fast forward to 2017, we still have potopoto slaves claiming they actually "own" Nollywood. Let's go through the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films

1. The Wedding Party - 453 million naira - Produced by Mosunmola Abudu and Directed by Kemi Adetiba

2. A Trip To Jamaica - 178.5 million naira - Produced by Ayo Makun

3. 30 Days In Atlanta - 137.2 million naira - Produced by Ayo Makun

4. Fifty - 94 million naira - Produced by Mosunmola Abudu (EbonyLife TV) and Directed by Biyi Bandele

5. Half Of A Yellow Sun - 60 million naira - Directed by Biyi Bandele

6. October 1 - 60 million naira - Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan

7. The CEO - 60 million naira - Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan

8. 93 Days -50.5 million naira - Produced by Bolanle Austin Peters

9. The Return Of Jenifa - 35 million naira - Produced by Funke Akindele and Directed by Muhydeen S. Ayinde

10. The Figurine - 30 million naira - Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan

11. Weekend Getaway - 22.8 million naira - Directed by Desmond Oluwashola Elliot

12. Phone Swap - 20.7 million - Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan

13. The Visit - 14 million naira - Directed by Olufunke Fafoyin

14. Dazzling Mirage - 13 million naira - Produced and Directed by Tunde Kelani

15. Maami - 11.9 million naira - Produced and Directed by Tunde Kelani

16. In The Cupboard - 10.5 million naira - Produced and Directed by Desmond Oluwashola Elliot

17. Married But Living Single - 9.9 million naira - Directed by Tunde Olaoye

18. Out Of Luck - 9 million naira - Directed by Niki Akinmolayan

19.Gone Too Far - 8.5 million naira - A film by Bola Agbaje

20. Irapada - 5 million naira - Produced and Directed by Kunle Afolayan

Note : The domestic gross of the movies above were produced by [url]wikipedia.org[/url], at no point in the post did I attempt to tamper with the records nor round any number up. Also, it's important to understand that the figures above were not adjusted by inflation. Every domestic gross stated above is the same as the number value which gives a glib and superficial analysis. For example, Kunle Afolayan's Irapada which generated 5 million naira in 2006 would have generated folds if it were to be released in 2017.

We don't need to make noise with these people, they're nerdy white boys trying to get into a dick-measuring contest with a Mandingo

Omoluabi ju won lo

deomello:
Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo, Founder Of August Secrets

kozmicity:
I come as an emissary of peace...let's bury the hatchet between the Igbo and Yoruba people and think of ways to move this country toward amidst talks of secession...

We all believe in one Nigeria as does Nnamdi Kanu.

Dumaknesset:
BRIEF HISTORY
Suru Group Ltd (“SGL” or the “Company”) was incorporated in November 2008 as a private limited company with focus on seven core areas of investment with very promising outlook. The management had earlier commenced trading in real estate which later became the real estate sector of Suru Group Ltd. The group had plans to invest massively in hospitability, real estate development, energy generation, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and financial services. The group had procured credit via its real estate arm and invested in real estate, hospitality and manufacturing. It had successfully developed and marketed luxury residential apartments in the upper neighborhood of Ikeja GRA, an upper class segment of the Lagos metropolitan. It still holds prime properties in this neighborhood for speculation and development.

In the hospitality sector, it has successfully brought to life a numbers of tastefully furnished three star hotels within the business segment of the Lagos State, Nigeria. The hotel has a strategic relationship with Best Western, an international hotel brand to trade with its brand name in West Africa. The hotels is trading as ‘’Best Western Hotel’’. The hotel is managed by African Sun, a South African company. The group has perfected plans to launch budget hotels pan Nigeria as part of its hospitality business. To this end, it has also launched budget hotels in Lagos, Nigeria; which is to serve as prototype for West Africa.


The Group is also the owner of 94 self services apartments in the city of London. The apartments cater for the growing short let accommodation needs of International visitors to the city of London.
Following the World credit crisis, the group has pruned down its investment drive and now wants to focus on real estate and hospitality. In the medium term, the group wants to develop further 5 Three Star Hotels under the Best Western Brand, 45 budget hotels under Suru Express Brand and build 900 units of low cost residential estate to support the Federal Government drive for affordable housing for all. It has acquired large expanse of land in Lagos state, Nigeria, a developing area (the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria) to build low cost housing.

Suru Group ultimate holding company is Haldane Mccall PLC , Listed on the German Stock Exchange. OUR COMPANY

Brief History
The Suru Vision

deomello:
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Adekunle Jinadu; CEO Gingerbox

okway:
Comic Republic CEO Jide Martin.

Comics are quickly becoming a thing in the Nigeria business arena. Just a few months ago, a major comic studio, Comic Republic based in Lagos announced a multi-million naira deal with Aviva, an educational publishing outfit from India, for the rights to use one of their main comic characters, Guardian Prime, in their communication. If you or your friends are considering occupying a position in this space, Comic Republic CEO Jide Martins, in a chat with FW shared a few things you need to know before you jump in.

CeterisXVII:
I am not a frequent visitor to Nairaland. It was my friend that brought it to my attention, a few years back. After thinking about it for a while, I joined. Once in a while, I stop by & look in. Yesterday, my friend sent me a link to this thread, and I was impressed by everything I read. So I decided to chip in my 2 cents.

To those who have worked tirelessly to put all this info together - thank you. Edumare will bless you. He will make all things work together, for your own good.

To those who have made comments, and shown support by hitting the 'like' button - thanks, too. Oluwa Oba awon Oba will support you all.

To those who have brought this thread to the attention of others by pressing the 'share' button, Olowogbogboro will spread His divine goodness among you. May you never encounter a challenge greater than your capacity, that will cause you to run from pillar to post, seeking solutions.

And to the mods who banned my friend Laudate, don't forget - Dia ris God, o!

ZombiePUNISHER:
One have to be the devil... An evil spirit or a zombie to hate mr peter ayodele fayose aka the rock... Its that simple..

omohayek:
It won't matter how skillful a PR drive Akeredolu mounts unless the fundamentals are there to draw investors in, but are they? What does Ondo offer that Lagos, Ogun and Oyo don't? Better power? Better broadband availability? Greater security? Cheaper access to highly-skilled staff? Greater ease of company registration? Less hassle getting land issues settled? Under Amosun, Ogun state has been steadily tackling many of these issues for several years now while Mimiko was doing very little, so I'm doubtful Akeredolu can have made up all of that lost ground, even before tackling the distance issues that give Ogun state an inherent advantage.

I actually support this initiative by Akeredolu, as I think stronger competition between all SW states to draw investment will be better for all of them in the long run, but the problem I see is that he hasn't laid the groundwork for this media drive to turn into meaningful investment growth. Business people with large sums on the line will do the necessary homework to see through any propaganda, and the net effect of not having the facts to backup the hype will only be to undermine Akeredolu's credibility.

In the longer term, I think the single biggest thing that will make the difference in drawing serious industrial investment to Ondo will be fast, reliable transport links with Ibadan and Lagos, in the form of both well-maintained interstate roads and high-frequency rail services. For this close co-operation will be required with other SW states, first to get these areas off the FG's exclusive list, and then to make concrete plans to realize the necessary links.

shervydman:
chisos!!!.........what sort of people animals do I share my father land with?