₦airaland Forum

Johnandv:
It is all over here
Don't be foolish, it has been spread here like blanket yet you are pretending to be ignorant

Don Jazzy's mother is from Abia state.

Muna4real:
Igbos and cursed shouldn't be in the same sentence. Try comparing your tribe with igbos and you will see that you can't even hold a candle to the igbos. Rubbish. Chai we have suffered in this Africa. Even people weh no even reach any of our small towns like mbano still get mouth to insult us, just because we share a useless country. People weh no fit talk where other tribes in the world de talk go come nairaland come talk am because we no go answer Una. Oh God, this life no balance at all .

Ogaonos:
yes d oba of Benin is doing his best on the issue.which may take a long time to correct Nd I pray d mentality dies.for my tribe I wouldn't give u specific because someone from my tribe would come to attack me on wat true about d bad side of my tribe.d bad side of my tribe is d men are proud Nd self centered esp Wen they marry their fellow tribe women but are humble Wen they marry outside esp ladies DT dnt take such shit .some nt all have womanizing spirit.in my village esp they have this bring down syndrome.but my issue is d pride.d good side is dt d women are wife material esp d ones DT have my tribe mentality.nd no choke witch they have this ride to die attitude but d ones DT grow up outside in abj Lagos pH wetin u see u go take am.dt my tribe.my tribe DT unity isn't rili there like Hausa .my tribe person no too dey help e fellow tribe person.like Hausa Ibo( dnt too knw of yorubas) do.why I reply u is dt I no dey carry tribe for head because pple frm Ur tribe na dem go fit betray u .nd if I see wrong thing in my tribe DT causing image problem I go talk am also see good in my tribe I go talk.nd pray such can change.but can u do such.can an Ibo Yoruba Hausa acknowledge their bad side of their tribe.so DT we can all grow to be beta is answer is no.like Ibo get good side there d only tribe DT have d mind to build a plane or jet without feeling insecure to d white man.or I dey lie.but are supportive of their wives even allow their wives to manage their biz which my tribe men go frown to.but d bad side is their greed Nd lack of transparency to customer dey always dey spoil their greatness.for instance Ibo go build plane but instead of am to use original material to build e plane go use substandard materials to build DT plane to make excess profit causing d plane to crash Nd spoiling his innovation but Wen u try tell d Ibo man DT this greed u have DT spoiling Ur greatness God has giving u.they begin attack u.si it is with most tribes.dt y nigeria is d only African country with bad image.why because we talk about we coming together to build Nigeria make d country wrk but let it comes to our bad side of our tribes we don vex dey defend tribe wer no go librate u to greatness.like me if an Ibo,esan ,ibibobo or Edo man shw say e go develop my village I go support am.nd throw tribalism.defending d bad side of our tribes DT causing serious issues instead of solving it is a firm of tribalism we all complain about.if ibos had solve d bad issue their brothers are doing abroad Nd stop their habit of faking products,Nd adopt d white man best biz practices of nt cheating Ur customers.wetin b Lagos na d whole Africa for dey come east to buy goods Nd services Hausa for humble .dt wat Singapore did to malysia read their history.we blacks will get issues sha we no like d bitter truth we love make pple dey talk wetin we wan hear

MetaPhysical:
Is there a Nigerian tribe that does not have Great sons and daughters?

This list is produced by an Anambran man. A true Igbo of Abiriba, Arochuckwu, Ohafia, Afikpo, will never do something like this. This is handiwork of Anambra.

Sammy07:
I swear, 5 Yoruba names will beat all these nonsense they wrote.
5 names I'll mention,
1 in the art of literature
1 in the politics
1 in music
1 in legal practice
1 in traditional way (kings )

influential people kill them there

I won't even go to religion or Activitism

Again, influential people kill them there

Muna4real:
Lol. We are talking of a list of influential igbos known to the Op and you are here talking bout Forbes list. Must you make everything an issue?

kevid:
When it comes to money, power and respect, the Igbos are envied all over the world. And this is not a false claim, it is not debated either. Here are the top influential Igbo people you should know.

1) Prince Arthur Eze

He is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum (the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group). Nigeria’s economy is largely oil-dependent and thus, its richest people have major holdings in the energy and oil services industry, bestowing them with a lot of economic and societal influence.

2) Tony Elumelu

He is known as one of the most influential persons in Nigeria. Tony Elumelu is an economist and philanthropist who is included in the top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He owns the Tony Elumelu Foundation; formerly the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and now heads Transcorp and Heirs Holdings.

3) Dr. Emerie Agunwah

Dr. Emerie is the President of Marina Group. He is a business manager, investor and philanthropist. He has pioneered business invention schemes in Nigeria, the Middle-East and Europe cutting across all business sectors including government business dealings. He also has multiple awards of recognition for his contribution to the business community in Africa.

4) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to non-fiction. She was described in “The Times Literary Supplement” as ‘the most prominent of a procession of critically acclaimed young Anglophone authors who is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African Literature’.

5) Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (Phyno)

Phyno is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in Igbo language and has numerous endorsements as well as other investments. He is a brand ambassador for Airtel Telecommunications.

6) Mercy Chinwo Nnenda

Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel singer, a talented composer and songwriter. She was the winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012 and named the winner in three categories – Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year, Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year and Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love).

7) Pete Edochie

He is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest actors and was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo. He has received recognition both locally and internationally and has motivated other professionals in the movie industry. He has remained committed to his dreams.

8. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

He is currently one of the richest and most influential On-Air personalities and television presenter in Nigeria. He is also a lawyer by profession. Ebuka is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija.

9) Linda Ikeji

Linda is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She currently has her TV and she is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

10) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She is a Nigerian born Economist and international development expert. She was the first woman to become the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria.

11) Obiageli Ezekwesili

She is a Nigerian chartered accountant, education minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. She is a force to reckon with. She was one of Times magazine’s 100 most influential women of 2015.

13) Genevieve Nnaji

She is an actress who has been able to transfer commercial acclaim into a prominent film career, becoming a leading face of Nollywood. For many households across the world, she is iconically known as “Genevieve”. Her influence span outside the film industry, with lucrative endorsement deals, clothing lines, recording albums and charities. She is also a member of the Oscars Academy.

14) Bright Okpocha (BasketMouth)

He is an award-winning comedian and actor. He won the National Comedy Award and the awards for the best Stand-up comedian of the Year.

15) Stephanie Obi

She is a leading African Woman in technology, pioneering the knowledge technology industry in Africa. She is an entrepreneur who helps African women earn a living from monetizing their knowledge online. She was recognized as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.

16) Professor Joy Chinwe Eyisi

She is an Igbo Nigerian Professor, author, scholar, educationalist and philanthropist. She was the Centre Director of NOUN’s study Centre in the National Assembly in Abuja. She’s best known for her Common Errors in the Use of English.

17) Peter Obi

He is a Nigerian Politician and businessman who was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections and is also known for his successful stint as a former governor of Anambra State. He is widely known for his nation-building and transformation theories and is widely admired by myriad Nigerians often being cited as the best person to lead Nigeria forward.

18) Adaora Onyechere

She is a Broadcast journalist extraordinaire, a prominent Social Innovation and policy development consultant. She is the founder of NEWE NETWORK AFRICA and also the Executive Director of Yellow Jerrycan Save A Child Foundation.

19) Nduka Obiagbena

He is the Nigeria Media Mogul. He is a Duke of Owa kingdom, the founding chairman and Editor-in-chief of the THIS DAY media Group, ARISE NEWS and ARISE Magazine.

20) Arunma Oteh

She was the treasurer and vice president of the World Bank. She occupied the position of the Director-General in the Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria. She oversaw the regulation of the capital market and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

21) Jim Ovia

He is a successful businessman who founded Zenith Bank that is considered one of the best banks not only in Nigeria but the whole of Africa. He takes his desired place in the Top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He also makes investments in the telecommunication as well as real estate.

22) Pearlena Igbokwe

She is the president of Universal Television. She is the first woman of African Origin to be president of a large television studio in the USA.

23) Vincent Amaechi Obinado

He founded the Young Shall Grow Motors Limited in the early ’70s. He is a hardworking businessman and one of the trailblazers in the Nigerian transportation business.

24) Ifeanyi Ubah

He is a businessman and politician. He owns Capital oil and gas Industries and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club. He also exports motor tires and spare parts in West Africa. He founded The Authority newspaper and Nigerian daily newspaper.

25) Pascal Dozie

He has UK economic education and also the co-founder, partner, and non-executive partner of Africa Capital Alliance. He is also the founder of Diamond Bank PLC.

26) Leo Stan Ekeh

He established Zinox Technology Limited which manufactures computers and other computer-based devices in Nigeria and sells in other countries. He leads the Nigerian IT scene.

27) Kanu Nwankwo

He is a well-known footballer. He made a brilliant football career in the best European clubs of the top division. The Nigerian forward has won many awards including African footballer of the year on multiple occasions. He was part of the team that won the gold medal in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic football tournament in the USA, becoming a fan favourite all around the nation. He is popularly known as “papilo”.

28) Cosmas Maduka

He is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, the Founder, President and Chairman of the Coscharis Group. He is famous for Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile sales and servicing company.

29) Cletus M. Ibeto

He is the founder of Ibeto Group which manufactures oil lubricants and other oil products; he also has a branch ‘Ibeto Hospitality’ which rules many hotels in Nigeria. He started his business activity with the importation of spare parts for cars and motorcycles.

30) ABC Orjiako

He is a heavyweight of the Nigerian oil and business sphere. He was a highly skilled orthopedist and traumatologist before he became a businessman. He established SEPLAT and makes investment in shipping, pharmaceutics industry, real estate and construction.

31) Emeka Offor

He is one of the wealthiest Igbo men in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian oil magnate and entrepreneur. He is also renowned for his magnanimity, helping indigent Nigerians through his foundation, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) to become independent and self-sufficient.

32) Tony Ezenna

He has a significant weight in the pharmaceutics industry. He is a philanthropist and good businessman. He was the founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited.

33) John Mikel Obi

He is a Nigerian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the first-class football clubs all over the world. He was CAF Most Promising Talent of the year in 2005 and Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007, 2008.

34) Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)

He is a Nigerian actor, producer and comedian. He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role in 2008.

35) Charles Chukwuma Soludo

He is a Nigerian economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of director of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was also profiled as one of the 100 most influential Africans.

36) Ken Olisa

He is the first black Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. He is a British businessman and philanthropist. He founded and led the AIM-listed technology merchant bank interregnum and he now leads Restoration Partners.

37) Patrick Okedinachi Utomi

He is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and founding Senior Faculty of the Lagos Business Schools Pan African University, he was the Director of The Centre For Applied Economics at the Lagos Business School.

38) Godwin Emefiele

He is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since June 4, 2014. Prior to this, he served in different capacities at the Zenith Bank PLC. He is an icon in the Nigerian banking and finance sector.

39) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh

He is a business mogul and philanthropist. He is the youngest elected Local Government Chairman in Nigeria, the Chairman of Gross Group and major contributor to Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Foundation which has provided educational support and relief materials to victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria.

40) Emeka Okonkwo (E-money)

He is a famous Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon and the CEO of Five Star Music.

41) Williams Uchemba

He is a well-known social media user with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, a philanthropist, Nollywood actor, movie producer, model, comedian, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and television personality. He is currently the United Nation Ambassador and African youth Representative to the United Nation.

42) Augustine Azuka (Jay-Jay Okocha)

He is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time due to his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity and dribbling skills. He has a stadium named after him, the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Ukwu.

43) Chiwetel Ejiofor

He is a British actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his world-class acting starring in notable movies like The Lion King; The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; Doctor Strange etc . He is renowned for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013) for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

44) Nelly Agbogu

She is the founder of Nellies Healthy Snacks and Meals. She is the convener of the annual Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, she is the Naijabrandchick Instagram influencer and the facilitator for Naija brand chick Instagram Boot camp.

45) Tobechi Nneji

She is commonly known in entertainment circles as TobeDaDiva. She is a Nigerian On-Air personality, broadcaster and events compere. ThisDay described her show as the “most listened to show in all of Eastern Nigeria at mid-day” in 2013.

46) Onyema Ugochukwu CON

He is an economist, a journalist par excellence and indeed a gifted one. He served as the Senior Special Adviser on Communication to President Olusegun Obasanjo and also the first Executive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He vied for the position of the Governor of Abia State in 2008 losing to Theodore Orji.

47) Priscilla Ekwere Eleje

She was the first Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is the first woman to have her signature appended on a Nigerian Currency, the 1000 naira note.

48) Innocent Chukwuma

Popularly known as “Innoson”, after his automobile brand, Innoson Vehicle Motors, the “Ifediaso of Nnewi” is a business mogul with holdings in automobile production and distribution, plastics, and general merchandise. He’s is the first automobile manufacturing company in Nigeria starting operations in the early 2010s.

49) Micheal Collins Ajareh (Don Jazzy)

He is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Mo’Hits Records and the owner of Marvin Records.

50) Chile Eboe-Osuji

He is the judge and 4th president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) The Hague. He was the Legal Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

51) Nnamdi Kanu

He is a British Nigerian Biafra political activist and also the phenomenon leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Nnamdi kanu is the director of a UK registered radio station named Radio Biafra.

Source: https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/07/arthur-eze-elumelu-peter-obi-adichie.html

1Dray:
It must be issue till you lowlife Anambrans stop looking down on Ebonyi.

kevid:
When it comes to money, power and respect, the Igbos are envied all over the world. And this is not a false claim, it is not debated either. Here are the top influential Igbo people you should know.

1) Prince Arthur Eze

He is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum (the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group). Nigeria’s economy is largely oil-dependent and thus, its richest people have major holdings in the energy and oil services industry, bestowing them with a lot of economic and societal influence.

2) Tony Elumelu

He is known as one of the most influential persons in Nigeria. Tony Elumelu is an economist and philanthropist who is included in the top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He owns the Tony Elumelu Foundation; formerly the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and now heads Transcorp and Heirs Holdings.

3) Dr. Emerie Agunwah

Dr. Emerie is the President of Marina Group. He is a business manager, investor and philanthropist. He has pioneered business invention schemes in Nigeria, the Middle-East and Europe cutting across all business sectors including government business dealings. He also has multiple awards of recognition for his contribution to the business community in Africa.

4) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to non-fiction. She was described in “The Times Literary Supplement” as ‘the most prominent of a procession of critically acclaimed young Anglophone authors who is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African Literature’.

5) Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (Phyno)

Phyno is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in Igbo language and has numerous endorsements as well as other investments. He is a brand ambassador for Airtel Telecommunications.

6) Mercy Chinwo Nnenda

Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel singer, a talented composer and songwriter. She was the winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012 and named the winner in three categories – Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year, Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year and Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love).

7) Pete Edochie

He is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest actors and was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo. He has received recognition both locally and internationally and has motivated other professionals in the movie industry. He has remained committed to his dreams.

8. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

He is currently one of the richest and most influential On-Air personalities and television presenter in Nigeria. He is also a lawyer by profession. Ebuka is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija.

9) Linda Ikeji

Linda is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She currently has her TV and she is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

10) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She is a Nigerian born Economist and international development expert. She was the first woman to become the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria.

11) Obiageli Ezekwesili

She is a Nigerian chartered accountant, education minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. She is a force to reckon with. She was one of Times magazine’s 100 most influential women of 2015.

13) Genevieve Nnaji

She is an actress who has been able to transfer commercial acclaim into a prominent film career, becoming a leading face of Nollywood. For many households across the world, she is iconically known as “Genevieve”. Her influence span outside the film industry, with lucrative endorsement deals, clothing lines, recording albums and charities. She is also a member of the Oscars Academy.

14) Bright Okpocha (BasketMouth)

He is an award-winning comedian and actor. He won the National Comedy Award and the awards for the best Stand-up comedian of the Year.

15) Stephanie Obi

She is a leading African Woman in technology, pioneering the knowledge technology industry in Africa. She is an entrepreneur who helps African women earn a living from monetizing their knowledge online. She was recognized as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.

16) Professor Joy Chinwe Eyisi

She is an Igbo Nigerian Professor, author, scholar, educationalist and philanthropist. She was the Centre Director of NOUN’s study Centre in the National Assembly in Abuja. She’s best known for her Common Errors in the Use of English.

17) Peter Obi

He is a Nigerian Politician and businessman who was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections and is also known for his successful stint as a former governor of Anambra State. He is widely known for his nation-building and transformation theories and is widely admired by myriad Nigerians often being cited as the best person to lead Nigeria forward.

18) Adaora Onyechere

She is a Broadcast journalist extraordinaire, a prominent Social Innovation and policy development consultant. She is the founder of NEWE NETWORK AFRICA and also the Executive Director of Yellow Jerrycan Save A Child Foundation.

19) Nduka Obiagbena

He is the Nigeria Media Mogul. He is a Duke of Owa kingdom, the founding chairman and Editor-in-chief of the THIS DAY media Group, ARISE NEWS and ARISE Magazine.

20) Arunma Oteh

She was the treasurer and vice president of the World Bank. She occupied the position of the Director-General in the Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria. She oversaw the regulation of the capital market and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

21) Jim Ovia

He is a successful businessman who founded Zenith Bank that is considered one of the best banks not only in Nigeria but the whole of Africa. He takes his desired place in the Top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He also makes investments in the telecommunication as well as real estate.

22) Pearlena Igbokwe

She is the president of Universal Television. She is the first woman of African Origin to be president of a large television studio in the USA.

23) Vincent Amaechi Obinado

He founded the Young Shall Grow Motors Limited in the early ’70s. He is a hardworking businessman and one of the trailblazers in the Nigerian transportation business.

24) Ifeanyi Ubah

He is a businessman and politician. He owns Capital oil and gas Industries and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club. He also exports motor tires and spare parts in West Africa. He founded The Authority newspaper and Nigerian daily newspaper.

25) Pascal Dozie

He has UK economic education and also the co-founder, partner, and non-executive partner of Africa Capital Alliance. He is also the founder of Diamond Bank PLC.

26) Leo Stan Ekeh

He established Zinox Technology Limited which manufactures computers and other computer-based devices in Nigeria and sells in other countries. He leads the Nigerian IT scene.

27) Kanu Nwankwo

He is a well-known footballer. He made a brilliant football career in the best European clubs of the top division. The Nigerian forward has won many awards including African footballer of the year on multiple occasions. He was part of the team that won the gold medal in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic football tournament in the USA, becoming a fan favourite all around the nation. He is popularly known as “papilo”.

28) Cosmas Maduka

He is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, the Founder, President and Chairman of the Coscharis Group. He is famous for Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile sales and servicing company.

29) Cletus M. Ibeto

He is the founder of Ibeto Group which manufactures oil lubricants and other oil products; he also has a branch ‘Ibeto Hospitality’ which rules many hotels in Nigeria. He started his business activity with the importation of spare parts for cars and motorcycles.

30) ABC Orjiako

He is a heavyweight of the Nigerian oil and business sphere. He was a highly skilled orthopedist and traumatologist before he became a businessman. He established SEPLAT and makes investment in shipping, pharmaceutics industry, real estate and construction.

31) Emeka Offor

He is one of the wealthiest Igbo men in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian oil magnate and entrepreneur. He is also renowned for his magnanimity, helping indigent Nigerians through his foundation, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) to become independent and self-sufficient.

32) Tony Ezenna

He has a significant weight in the pharmaceutics industry. He is a philanthropist and good businessman. He was the founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited.

33) John Mikel Obi

He is a Nigerian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the first-class football clubs all over the world. He was CAF Most Promising Talent of the year in 2005 and Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007, 2008.

34) Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)

He is a Nigerian actor, producer and comedian. He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role in 2008.

35) Charles Chukwuma Soludo

He is a Nigerian economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of director of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was also profiled as one of the 100 most influential Africans.

36) Ken Olisa

He is the first black Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. He is a British businessman and philanthropist. He founded and led the AIM-listed technology merchant bank interregnum and he now leads Restoration Partners.

37) Patrick Okedinachi Utomi

He is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and founding Senior Faculty of the Lagos Business Schools Pan African University, he was the Director of The Centre For Applied Economics at the Lagos Business School.

38) Godwin Emefiele

He is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since June 4, 2014. Prior to this, he served in different capacities at the Zenith Bank PLC. He is an icon in the Nigerian banking and finance sector.

39) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh

He is a business mogul and philanthropist. He is the youngest elected Local Government Chairman in Nigeria, the Chairman of Gross Group and major contributor to Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Foundation which has provided educational support and relief materials to victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria.

40) Emeka Okonkwo (E-money)

He is a famous Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon and the CEO of Five Star Music.

41) Williams Uchemba

He is a well-known social media user with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, a philanthropist, Nollywood actor, movie producer, model, comedian, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and television personality. He is currently the United Nation Ambassador and African youth Representative to the United Nation.

42) Augustine Azuka (Jay-Jay Okocha)

He is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time due to his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity and dribbling skills. He has a stadium named after him, the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Ukwu.

43) Chiwetel Ejiofor

He is a British actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his world-class acting starring in notable movies like The Lion King; The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; Doctor Strange etc . He is renowned for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013) for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

44) Nelly Agbogu

She is the founder of Nellies Healthy Snacks and Meals. She is the convener of the annual Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, she is the Naijabrandchick Instagram influencer and the facilitator for Naija brand chick Instagram Boot camp.

45) Tobechi Nneji

She is commonly known in entertainment circles as TobeDaDiva. She is a Nigerian On-Air personality, broadcaster and events compere. ThisDay described her show as the “most listened to show in all of Eastern Nigeria at mid-day” in 2013.

46) Onyema Ugochukwu CON

He is an economist, a journalist par excellence and indeed a gifted one. He served as the Senior Special Adviser on Communication to President Olusegun Obasanjo and also the first Executive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He vied for the position of the Governor of Abia State in 2008 losing to Theodore Orji.

47) Priscilla Ekwere Eleje

She was the first Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is the first woman to have her signature appended on a Nigerian Currency, the 1000 naira note.

48) Innocent Chukwuma

Popularly known as “Innoson”, after his automobile brand, Innoson Vehicle Motors, the “Ifediaso of Nnewi” is a business mogul with holdings in automobile production and distribution, plastics, and general merchandise. He’s is the first automobile manufacturing company in Nigeria starting operations in the early 2010s.

49) Micheal Collins Ajareh (Don Jazzy)

He is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Mo’Hits Records and the owner of Marvin Records.

50) Chile Eboe-Osuji

He is the judge and 4th president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) The Hague. He was the Legal Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

51) Nnamdi Kanu

He is a British Nigerian Biafra political activist and also the phenomenon leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Nnamdi kanu is the director of a UK registered radio station named Radio Biafra.

Source: https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/07/arthur-eze-elumelu-peter-obi-adichie.html

kevid:
When it comes to money, power and respect, the Igbos are envied all over the world. And this is not a false claim, it is not debated either. Here are the top influential Igbo people you should know.

1) Prince Arthur Eze

He is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum (the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group). Nigeria’s economy is largely oil-dependent and thus, its richest people have major holdings in the energy and oil services industry, bestowing them with a lot of economic and societal influence.

2) Tony Elumelu

He is known as one of the most influential persons in Nigeria. Tony Elumelu is an economist and philanthropist who is included in the top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He owns the Tony Elumelu Foundation; formerly the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and now heads Transcorp and Heirs Holdings.

3) Dr. Emerie Agunwah

Dr. Emerie is the President of Marina Group. He is a business manager, investor and philanthropist. He has pioneered business invention schemes in Nigeria, the Middle-East and Europe cutting across all business sectors including government business dealings. He also has multiple awards of recognition for his contribution to the business community in Africa.

4) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to non-fiction. She was described in “The Times Literary Supplement” as ‘the most prominent of a procession of critically acclaimed young Anglophone authors who is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African Literature’.

5) Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (Phyno)

Phyno is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in Igbo language and has numerous endorsements as well as other investments. He is a brand ambassador for Airtel Telecommunications.

6) Mercy Chinwo Nnenda

Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel singer, a talented composer and songwriter. She was the winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012 and named the winner in three categories – Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year, Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year and Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love).

7) Pete Edochie

He is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest actors and was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo. He has received recognition both locally and internationally and has motivated other professionals in the movie industry. He has remained committed to his dreams.

8. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

He is currently one of the richest and most influential On-Air personalities and television presenter in Nigeria. He is also a lawyer by profession. Ebuka is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija.

9) Linda Ikeji

Linda is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She currently has her TV and she is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

10) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She is a Nigerian born Economist and international development expert. She was the first woman to become the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria.

11) Obiageli Ezekwesili

She is a Nigerian chartered accountant, education minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. She is a force to reckon with. She was one of Times magazine’s 100 most influential women of 2015.

13) Genevieve Nnaji

She is an actress who has been able to transfer commercial acclaim into a prominent film career, becoming a leading face of Nollywood. For many households across the world, she is iconically known as “Genevieve”. Her influence span outside the film industry, with lucrative endorsement deals, clothing lines, recording albums and charities. She is also a member of the Oscars Academy.

14) Bright Okpocha (BasketMouth)

He is an award-winning comedian and actor. He won the National Comedy Award and the awards for the best Stand-up comedian of the Year.

15) Stephanie Obi

She is a leading African Woman in technology, pioneering the knowledge technology industry in Africa. She is an entrepreneur who helps African women earn a living from monetizing their knowledge online. She was recognized as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.

16) Professor Joy Chinwe Eyisi

She is an Igbo Nigerian Professor, author, scholar, educationalist and philanthropist. She was the Centre Director of NOUN’s study Centre in the National Assembly in Abuja. She’s best known for her Common Errors in the Use of English.

17) Peter Obi

He is a Nigerian Politician and businessman who was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections and is also known for his successful stint as a former governor of Anambra State. He is widely known for his nation-building and transformation theories and is widely admired by myriad Nigerians often being cited as the best person to lead Nigeria forward.

18) Adaora Onyechere

She is a Broadcast journalist extraordinaire, a prominent Social Innovation and policy development consultant. She is the founder of NEWE NETWORK AFRICA and also the Executive Director of Yellow Jerrycan Save A Child Foundation.

19) Nduka Obiagbena

He is the Nigeria Media Mogul. He is a Duke of Owa kingdom, the founding chairman and Editor-in-chief of the THIS DAY media Group, ARISE NEWS and ARISE Magazine.

20) Arunma Oteh

She was the treasurer and vice president of the World Bank. She occupied the position of the Director-General in the Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria. She oversaw the regulation of the capital market and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

21) Jim Ovia

He is a successful businessman who founded Zenith Bank that is considered one of the best banks not only in Nigeria but the whole of Africa. He takes his desired place in the Top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He also makes investments in the telecommunication as well as real estate.

22) Pearlena Igbokwe

She is the president of Universal Television. She is the first woman of African Origin to be president of a large television studio in the USA.

23) Vincent Amaechi Obinado

He founded the Young Shall Grow Motors Limited in the early ’70s. He is a hardworking businessman and one of the trailblazers in the Nigerian transportation business.

24) Ifeanyi Ubah

He is a businessman and politician. He owns Capital oil and gas Industries and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club. He also exports motor tires and spare parts in West Africa. He founded The Authority newspaper and Nigerian daily newspaper.

25) Pascal Dozie

He has UK economic education and also the co-founder, partner, and non-executive partner of Africa Capital Alliance. He is also the founder of Diamond Bank PLC.

26) Leo Stan Ekeh

He established Zinox Technology Limited which manufactures computers and other computer-based devices in Nigeria and sells in other countries. He leads the Nigerian IT scene.

27) Kanu Nwankwo

He is a well-known footballer. He made a brilliant football career in the best European clubs of the top division. The Nigerian forward has won many awards including African footballer of the year on multiple occasions. He was part of the team that won the gold medal in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic football tournament in the USA, becoming a fan favourite all around the nation. He is popularly known as “papilo”.

28) Cosmas Maduka

He is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, the Founder, President and Chairman of the Coscharis Group. He is famous for Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile sales and servicing company.

29) Cletus M. Ibeto

He is the founder of Ibeto Group which manufactures oil lubricants and other oil products; he also has a branch ‘Ibeto Hospitality’ which rules many hotels in Nigeria. He started his business activity with the importation of spare parts for cars and motorcycles.

30) ABC Orjiako

He is a heavyweight of the Nigerian oil and business sphere. He was a highly skilled orthopedist and traumatologist before he became a businessman. He established SEPLAT and makes investment in shipping, pharmaceutics industry, real estate and construction.

31) Emeka Offor

He is one of the wealthiest Igbo men in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian oil magnate and entrepreneur. He is also renowned for his magnanimity, helping indigent Nigerians through his foundation, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) to become independent and self-sufficient.

32) Tony Ezenna

He has a significant weight in the pharmaceutics industry. He is a philanthropist and good businessman. He was the founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited.

33) John Mikel Obi

He is a Nigerian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the first-class football clubs all over the world. He was CAF Most Promising Talent of the year in 2005 and Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007, 2008.

34) Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)

He is a Nigerian actor, producer and comedian. He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role in 2008.

35) Charles Chukwuma Soludo

He is a Nigerian economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of director of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was also profiled as one of the 100 most influential Africans.

36) Ken Olisa

He is the first black Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. He is a British businessman and philanthropist. He founded and led the AIM-listed technology merchant bank interregnum and he now leads Restoration Partners.

37) Patrick Okedinachi Utomi

He is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and founding Senior Faculty of the Lagos Business Schools Pan African University, he was the Director of The Centre For Applied Economics at the Lagos Business School.

38) Godwin Emefiele

He is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since June 4, 2014. Prior to this, he served in different capacities at the Zenith Bank PLC. He is an icon in the Nigerian banking and finance sector.

39) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh

He is a business mogul and philanthropist. He is the youngest elected Local Government Chairman in Nigeria, the Chairman of Gross Group and major contributor to Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Foundation which has provided educational support and relief materials to victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria.

40) Emeka Okonkwo (E-money)

He is a famous Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon and the CEO of Five Star Music.

41) Williams Uchemba

He is a well-known social media user with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, a philanthropist, Nollywood actor, movie producer, model, comedian, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and television personality. He is currently the United Nation Ambassador and African youth Representative to the United Nation.

42) Augustine Azuka (Jay-Jay Okocha)

He is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time due to his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity and dribbling skills. He has a stadium named after him, the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Ukwu.

43) Chiwetel Ejiofor

He is a British actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his world-class acting starring in notable movies like The Lion King; The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; Doctor Strange etc . He is renowned for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013) for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

44) Nelly Agbogu

She is the founder of Nellies Healthy Snacks and Meals. She is the convener of the annual Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, she is the Naijabrandchick Instagram influencer and the facilitator for Naija brand chick Instagram Boot camp.

45) Tobechi Nneji

She is commonly known in entertainment circles as TobeDaDiva. She is a Nigerian On-Air personality, broadcaster and events compere. ThisDay described her show as the “most listened to show in all of Eastern Nigeria at mid-day” in 2013.

46) Onyema Ugochukwu CON

He is an economist, a journalist par excellence and indeed a gifted one. He served as the Senior Special Adviser on Communication to President Olusegun Obasanjo and also the first Executive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He vied for the position of the Governor of Abia State in 2008 losing to Theodore Orji.

47) Priscilla Ekwere Eleje

She was the first Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is the first woman to have her signature appended on a Nigerian Currency, the 1000 naira note.

48) Innocent Chukwuma

Popularly known as “Innoson”, after his automobile brand, Innoson Vehicle Motors, the “Ifediaso of Nnewi” is a business mogul with holdings in automobile production and distribution, plastics, and general merchandise. He’s is the first automobile manufacturing company in Nigeria starting operations in the early 2010s.

49) Micheal Collins Ajareh (Don Jazzy)

He is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Mo’Hits Records and the owner of Marvin Records.

50) Chile Eboe-Osuji

He is the judge and 4th president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) The Hague. He was the Legal Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

51) Nnamdi Kanu

He is a British Nigerian Biafra political activist and also the phenomenon leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Nnamdi kanu is the director of a UK registered radio station named Radio Biafra.

Source: https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/07/arthur-eze-elumelu-peter-obi-adichie.html

kevid:
When it comes to money, power and respect, the Igbos are envied all over the world. And this is not a false claim, it is not debated either. Here are the top influential Igbo people you should know.

1) Prince Arthur Eze

He is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum (the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group). Nigeria’s economy is largely oil-dependent and thus, its richest people have major holdings in the energy and oil services industry, bestowing them with a lot of economic and societal influence.

2) Tony Elumelu

He is known as one of the most influential persons in Nigeria. Tony Elumelu is an economist and philanthropist who is included in the top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He owns the Tony Elumelu Foundation; formerly the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and now heads Transcorp and Heirs Holdings.

3) Dr. Emerie Agunwah

Dr. Emerie is the President of Marina Group. He is a business manager, investor and philanthropist. He has pioneered business invention schemes in Nigeria, the Middle-East and Europe cutting across all business sectors including government business dealings. He also has multiple awards of recognition for his contribution to the business community in Africa.

4) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to non-fiction. She was described in “The Times Literary Supplement” as ‘the most prominent of a procession of critically acclaimed young Anglophone authors who is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African Literature’.

5) Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (Phyno)

Phyno is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in Igbo language and has numerous endorsements as well as other investments. He is a brand ambassador for Airtel Telecommunications.

6) Mercy Chinwo Nnenda

Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel singer, a talented composer and songwriter. She was the winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012 and named the winner in three categories – Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year, Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year and Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love).

7) Pete Edochie

He is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest actors and was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo. He has received recognition both locally and internationally and has motivated other professionals in the movie industry. He has remained committed to his dreams.

8. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

He is currently one of the richest and most influential On-Air personalities and television presenter in Nigeria. He is also a lawyer by profession. Ebuka is known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija.

9) Linda Ikeji

Linda is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She currently has her TV and she is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

10) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

She is a Nigerian born Economist and international development expert. She was the first woman to become the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria.

11) Obiageli Ezekwesili

She is a Nigerian chartered accountant, education minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. She is a force to reckon with. She was one of Times magazine’s 100 most influential women of 2015.

13) Genevieve Nnaji

She is an actress who has been able to transfer commercial acclaim into a prominent film career, becoming a leading face of Nollywood. For many households across the world, she is iconically known as “Genevieve”. Her influence span outside the film industry, with lucrative endorsement deals, clothing lines, recording albums and charities. She is also a member of the Oscars Academy.

14) Bright Okpocha (BasketMouth)

He is an award-winning comedian and actor. He won the National Comedy Award and the awards for the best Stand-up comedian of the Year.

15) Stephanie Obi

She is a leading African Woman in technology, pioneering the knowledge technology industry in Africa. She is an entrepreneur who helps African women earn a living from monetizing their knowledge online. She was recognized as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.

16) Professor Joy Chinwe Eyisi

She is an Igbo Nigerian Professor, author, scholar, educationalist and philanthropist. She was the Centre Director of NOUN’s study Centre in the National Assembly in Abuja. She’s best known for her Common Errors in the Use of English.

17) Peter Obi

He is a Nigerian Politician and businessman who was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections and is also known for his successful stint as a former governor of Anambra State. He is widely known for his nation-building and transformation theories and is widely admired by myriad Nigerians often being cited as the best person to lead Nigeria forward.

18) Adaora Onyechere

She is a Broadcast journalist extraordinaire, a prominent Social Innovation and policy development consultant. She is the founder of NEWE NETWORK AFRICA and also the Executive Director of Yellow Jerrycan Save A Child Foundation.

19) Nduka Obiagbena

He is the Nigeria Media Mogul. He is a Duke of Owa kingdom, the founding chairman and Editor-in-chief of the THIS DAY media Group, ARISE NEWS and ARISE Magazine.

20) Arunma Oteh

She was the treasurer and vice president of the World Bank. She occupied the position of the Director-General in the Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria. She oversaw the regulation of the capital market and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

21) Jim Ovia

He is a successful businessman who founded Zenith Bank that is considered one of the best banks not only in Nigeria but the whole of Africa. He takes his desired place in the Top 10 richest men in Nigeria. He also makes investments in the telecommunication as well as real estate.

22) Pearlena Igbokwe

She is the president of Universal Television. She is the first woman of African Origin to be president of a large television studio in the USA.

23) Vincent Amaechi Obinado

He founded the Young Shall Grow Motors Limited in the early ’70s. He is a hardworking businessman and one of the trailblazers in the Nigerian transportation business.

24) Ifeanyi Ubah

He is a businessman and politician. He owns Capital oil and gas Industries and Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club. He also exports motor tires and spare parts in West Africa. He founded The Authority newspaper and Nigerian daily newspaper.

25) Pascal Dozie

He has UK economic education and also the co-founder, partner, and non-executive partner of Africa Capital Alliance. He is also the founder of Diamond Bank PLC.

26) Leo Stan Ekeh

He established Zinox Technology Limited which manufactures computers and other computer-based devices in Nigeria and sells in other countries. He leads the Nigerian IT scene.

27) Kanu Nwankwo

He is a well-known footballer. He made a brilliant football career in the best European clubs of the top division. The Nigerian forward has won many awards including African footballer of the year on multiple occasions. He was part of the team that won the gold medal in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic football tournament in the USA, becoming a fan favourite all around the nation. He is popularly known as “papilo”.

28) Cosmas Maduka

He is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, the Founder, President and Chairman of the Coscharis Group. He is famous for Coscharis Motors, a leading automobile sales and servicing company.

29) Cletus M. Ibeto

He is the founder of Ibeto Group which manufactures oil lubricants and other oil products; he also has a branch ‘Ibeto Hospitality’ which rules many hotels in Nigeria. He started his business activity with the importation of spare parts for cars and motorcycles.

30) ABC Orjiako

He is a heavyweight of the Nigerian oil and business sphere. He was a highly skilled orthopedist and traumatologist before he became a businessman. He established SEPLAT and makes investment in shipping, pharmaceutics industry, real estate and construction.

31) Emeka Offor

He is one of the wealthiest Igbo men in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian oil magnate and entrepreneur. He is also renowned for his magnanimity, helping indigent Nigerians through his foundation, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) to become independent and self-sufficient.

32) Tony Ezenna

He has a significant weight in the pharmaceutics industry. He is a philanthropist and good businessman. He was the founder of Orange Drugs Nigeria Limited.

33) John Mikel Obi

He is a Nigerian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for the first-class football clubs all over the world. He was CAF Most Promising Talent of the year in 2005 and Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007, 2008.

34) Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)

He is a Nigerian actor, producer and comedian. He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role in 2008.

35) Charles Chukwuma Soludo

He is a Nigerian economics professor and former governor and chairman of the board of director of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was also profiled as one of the 100 most influential Africans.

36) Ken Olisa

He is the first black Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. He is a British businessman and philanthropist. He founded and led the AIM-listed technology merchant bank interregnum and he now leads Restoration Partners.

37) Patrick Okedinachi Utomi

He is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and founding Senior Faculty of the Lagos Business Schools Pan African University, he was the Director of The Centre For Applied Economics at the Lagos Business School.

38) Godwin Emefiele

He is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since June 4, 2014. Prior to this, he served in different capacities at the Zenith Bank PLC. He is an icon in the Nigerian banking and finance sector.

39) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh

He is a business mogul and philanthropist. He is the youngest elected Local Government Chairman in Nigeria, the Chairman of Gross Group and major contributor to Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Foundation which has provided educational support and relief materials to victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria.

40) Emeka Okonkwo (E-money)

He is a famous Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon and the CEO of Five Star Music.

41) Williams Uchemba

He is a well-known social media user with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, a philanthropist, Nollywood actor, movie producer, model, comedian, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and television personality. He is currently the United Nation Ambassador and African youth Representative to the United Nation.

42) Augustine Azuka (Jay-Jay Okocha)

He is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time due to his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity and dribbling skills. He has a stadium named after him, the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Ukwu.

43) Chiwetel Ejiofor

He is a British actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his world-class acting starring in notable movies like The Lion King; The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; Doctor Strange etc . He is renowned for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013) for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

44) Nelly Agbogu

She is the founder of Nellies Healthy Snacks and Meals. She is the convener of the annual Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, she is the Naijabrandchick Instagram influencer and the facilitator for Naija brand chick Instagram Boot camp.

45) Tobechi Nneji

She is commonly known in entertainment circles as TobeDaDiva. She is a Nigerian On-Air personality, broadcaster and events compere. ThisDay described her show as the “most listened to show in all of Eastern Nigeria at mid-day” in 2013.

46) Onyema Ugochukwu CON

He is an economist, a journalist par excellence and indeed a gifted one. He served as the Senior Special Adviser on Communication to President Olusegun Obasanjo and also the first Executive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He vied for the position of the Governor of Abia State in 2008 losing to Theodore Orji.

47) Priscilla Ekwere Eleje

She was the first Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She is the first woman to have her signature appended on a Nigerian Currency, the 1000 naira note.

48) Innocent Chukwuma

Popularly known as “Innoson”, after his automobile brand, Innoson Vehicle Motors, the “Ifediaso of Nnewi” is a business mogul with holdings in automobile production and distribution, plastics, and general merchandise. He’s is the first automobile manufacturing company in Nigeria starting operations in the early 2010s.

49) Micheal Collins Ajareh (Don Jazzy)

He is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Mo’Hits Records and the owner of Marvin Records.

50) Chile Eboe-Osuji

He is the judge and 4th president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) The Hague. He was the Legal Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

51) Nnamdi Kanu

He is a British Nigerian Biafra political activist and also the phenomenon leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Nnamdi kanu is the director of a UK registered radio station named Radio Biafra.

Source: https://www.anambraupdate.com/2020/07/arthur-eze-elumelu-peter-obi-adichie.html

kingzizzy:
What do you mean by 'Igbo state'? Are you not aware that about 65% of the indigenes of Rivers are Igbo speaking people?

IDENNAA:
Bros, what's the problem ?
1Dray Cc.

Sammy07:
Thank God, you've changed. much needs to be done.
As we dey call ours, you too be calling out yours.

ThatFairGuy:
He just returned from exile I sent him He has seen other side of life

Revolva:
I did not say they speak igala ok it's from the onset that historical every body have been assimilated way back in the ancient time

Even illah also were 60 percent igalas

But today they don't speak igala anymore

Only Ebu in Oshimili north speak igala and they were the last day migrated from idah to present day ebu which was ceeded from old Bendel state to delta state ok

Xenowerk4000:
Mercy Chinwo is an Ikwerre woman . She's not Igbo .

Sammy07: