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| Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by DonXavi(op): 5:20pm On Jul 30, 2025*. Modified: 5:36pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Global Recognition: The Igbo Name in the Heart of China 🇨🇳🌍 While wandering through a lively market in China, a glowing sign reading “Igbo 壹博” caught my eye. Seeing the name of a proud Nigerian ethnic group boldly displayed so far from home truly moved me. Out of curiosity, I stepped inside and spoke with the Chinese shop owner. When I asked why she chose the name Igbo for her business, she responded with a genuine smile. She shared that over time, she had built strong and trustworthy connections with Nigerian customers, particularly those from the Igbo community. In her words: “Igbo people are excellent business partners-smart, dependable. I really admire them. That moment filled me with a deep sense of pride. Seeing the name “Igbo” proudly displayed in China was more than just a coincidence. It was a testament to the strength, respect, and reputation the Igbo people have built across borders. It reminded me that no matter where we go, our identity, work ethic, and culture speak volumes — even in places we never expected. Let this inspire young Igbo entrepreneurs and Nigerians in general: your impact is global, and your name carries weight. Keep pushing boundaries, and the world will continue to recognize your value. 14 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Greenback: 5:22pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Where be the pictures... You gotta post the pictures 1 Like |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by DonXavi(op): 5:25pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Greenback:I am trying to post the pictures, but having some issues. I will keep trying 2 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by FIRDAUS3(m): 5:32pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Keep trying...... I can't wait to see it..... No to Photoshop  2 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Softmirror: 5:42pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
FIRDAUS3:Can this be Photoshop too? 1 Like
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| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by rinzaugustine: 5:44pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Igbos are the business leaders of Nigeria not through cho cho but by doings. Watch Abada TV on Facebook and see the massive shopping plazas those guys are building in Ghuanzou without any noise 12 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Softmirror: 5:53pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
rinzaugustine:Except when the Chinese Government blows their trumpet that's when they become known. |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by FIRDAUS3(m): 5:54pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Softmirror:It's contrary to my question🙋,no harm in asking! |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Shawarmagirl: 5:59pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
All the white ladies abroad ask them which men they will like to date or marry, they will say Nigerian men especially Igbos. Igbo Amaka 10 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by rinzaugustine: 6:20pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Softmirror:No the Chinese government doesn’t need blow the trumpet for them but their hardwork does . A busy person doesn’t have time for blowing their own trumpet and if you are lazy, detest hardwork and go and carry drugs they will call on you the police immediately 5 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Armaggedon: 6:32pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Softmirror:yes it can. It can also be inferiority complex. 5 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by lamentor78(m): 8:14pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Shawarmagirl:But tell your brothers to leave Lagos and go and set up their business in Igbo land is it by force, why can't you do you business in your Igbo land and prosper there......a beg go back home and develop your IPOB ravaging land. 2 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Phoen1X: 9:05pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
lamentor78:blame your father and uncles who had to fight and die as canon fodders in other to retain Igbos as compatriots. 10 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Shawarmagirl: 9:09pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
lamentor78:Is Lagos your father's property? All Nigerians are free to do business anywhere. You are free to do business in Lagos and in South East. 10 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by franchasng: 9:38pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
It is not a surprise anyway. When it comes to trade, business, entrepreneurship, creativity and moneymaking, then it has to really be Igbo. It's a God's gift. Yes there are some bad eggs, but that can never undermine the entrepreneurial strides of the Igbo race  6 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by NwaliE01: 9:40pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
lamentor78:But you would travel to UK, US, and Co and be shouting Racism. Tribalism is worst than Racism bro. 5 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Vergovert: 9:42pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Shawarmagirl:Yes o! Lagos na our ancestral heritage, it's our property. E no concern us if you don't have one. We are not responsible for your bad luck. 1 Like |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Adaisback(f): 9:50pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
lamentor78:tell your baba agbado to allow portharcourt port to function and watch Lagos die a natural death. Real lagosians love igbos not these Ilorin and Ogbomosho folks claiming lagos 5 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by ogashman(m): 9:54pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
lamentor78:When you are tired of one Nigeria, u know what to do 6 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by stanluiz(m): 11:18pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Nice one. 1 Like |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Shikini: 11:22pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Chinese are taking that as anything ... but if you do that in Lagos the Yorubas will come for you . 5 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Shawarmagirl: 11:29pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Vergovert:And you are selling your ancestral heritage to the Igbos because of hunger? They will build houses you become tenants in your own ancestral heritage 7 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by LagosOrigin: 11:29pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Vergovert:You're not an indigene of Lagos so stop laying claim to have you have no connection to. Governor sanwo olu deported some of your likes back to Osun state some months ago for constituting nuisance in Lagos and I trust he will do that again because you people from neighboring south west states that are living in Lagos are creating problems for Lagos with your utterances. 6 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Topman7: 11:36pm On Jul 30, 2025 |
Tribalists. What else do you know but tribalism? |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by shortgun(m): 12:19am On Jul 31, 2025 |
lamentor78:As long as Lagos remains part of Nigeria, all Nigerians including Igbo people are equal owners of Lagos state and all it's resources. If you can not read ask someone to read the constitution of Nigeria for you 4 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Kc3000: 5:21am On Jul 31, 2025 |
Game recognize game. Chinese respects the Igbo business acumen. 4 Likes |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Vergovert: 10:44pm On Jul 31, 2025 |
Shawarmagirl:Certificate of occupancy is not the same as the certificate of ownership. In case you don't know. 1 Like |
| Re: Global Recognition: The Igbo Name In The Heart Of China by Shawarmagirl: 8:39am On Aug 01, 2025 |
Vergovert:Since na you get the certificate of ownership, why have you not collected my dad two buildings for over 25 years now? Keep deceiving yourself. |
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