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No group of friends in Nigeria right now is painting the social space red with wealth, glam and splendour as this set of Igbo Big Boys who are stupendously rich. Times without number, the billionaire friends have been spotted Online having a great time together.
For some time now, the billionaire friends have influenced the social media space and caused mixed reactions with the public display of their wealth, as they showcase their properties, cars, including expensive regalia while they grace different social events. One of such events was the burial ceremony of the mother of Obi Cubana, a prominent member of the Billionaire friends, which became the talk of the town across the country. Recall that the wealthy nightclub owner & businessman received 246 cows from his billionaire friends. The gift was nothing compared to the wealth these groups of friends have individually and collectively. After the burial, Obi Cubana and some of his friends went on a vacation to the Maldives, and they all shared photos of their vacation on Instagram.
A good thing about them is they support themselves in business. Each of them is a major investor in companies owned by some of them. E-Money and Jowizaza are key investors in the Cubana group. One particular thing that has become a recurring decimal at Lagos parties right now is how these super-rich big boys now compete with themselves as to who spends the most on the party stage. This act has gradually crept into society now that you must be decked with wads of notes to spray at any party you are attending. These are the set of big boys who spray at parties like money is going out of fashion. In fact, they don’t spend on pieces anymore, they spend in bails. They are very rich and they run businesses in the Oil and Gas, Real Estate and Night Clubs sectors. One party that literally threw everyone off balance, in fact, it gave some millionaires a run for their money, was when the king of nightclubs, Obi Cubana hosted thousands to his mother’s burial at Oba, Anambra State. It was a party that was in the news for weeks. In fact, it trended online such that it was topping Google as the most searched event. Naira and foreign currencies became like water, flowing everywhere, many invited guests and indigenes of that town shared in the largesse as he was throwing money in bails to the crowd. However, as his wealth grew, his circle of rich friends also expanded within Nigeria and abroad. Below, starting with him is a list of over 15 equally wealthy friends of his who are billionaires and the huge businesses they control.
Obinna Iyiegbu, well known as Obi Cubana, is the Chief Executive Officer of Cubana Group. The Anambra-born businessman got into the spotlight in July when he hosted a carnival-like burial for his late mother in his country home at Oba, where over 200 cows were slaughtered.
The lavish display of wealth by the young billionaire set tongues waggings considering his age. He’s known to run numerous nightclubs and owns luxurious hotels across the city. The businessman graduated from the University of Nsukka, where he studied political science, and got married in 2008 to Ebele Iyiegbu, who is a lawyer. Their union is blessed with four sons. According to him, he was introduced to the real estate business in Abuja, where he met a client who wanted to furnish a house. After furnishing the house for the client, Obi was given N500,000 as he also made over N600,000 in profit from the job. His sojourn into the business world began in 2006 when he established his first nightclub, Ibiza, in Abuja. Later on, he built another club, Cubana, in Owerri, Imo State. From there, his business empire grew.
His close pal, Kennedy Okonkwo is the CEO, of Nedcomaks, a real estate company. He was featured on Forbes Africa November 2020 Edition. This billionaire hails from Ojoto, Anambra State but he has spent much of his years living in Lagos, starting at Alagomeji, Yaba. Kennedy Okonkwo was born on 12th October 1977 into a Christian home. He had his primary and secondary school education at Mobolaji High School, Lagos, after which he gained admission into the University of Ibadan to study Psychology. He has also bagged a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Lagos State University. He is the Chairman at Victoria Crest Homes. He is also the founder of the Kennedy Okonkwo Programme For Tech Entrepreneurs. He has in his garage Range Rover, Two Rolls-Royce Phantoms and a Nord Tank.
Popularly called E-money, Emeka Okonkwo is the younger brother of popular singer, Kcee. Born on the 18th of February 1981, the young billionaire lives an extravagant life. This is no surprise because some also call him Arab Money. He is the CEO of Five Star Group and Emmy Cargo Limited. He established Emmy Cargoes in 2007. This company is one of the best freight forwarding and shipping service companies in Africa. The company also sells both new and used American cars. In his garage, he has a Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Lexus LX 570, Two Rolls Royce, Maybach 62s and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. He is majorly into oil and gas, agriculture and music..
Also on this list is the CEO of Jezco Oil who is known for his flamboyant lifestyle. Joseph Eze Okafor, the young millionaire and Igbo Bigboy, Jowizaza readily makes this list, from his lifestyle, you will know he has not come to play when it comes to money, he is one of the big boys who turn the party stage into money stage. Another one is Emmanuel Okafor, CEO of Rosebank Courts, he is a philanthropist and real estate mogul. He is a super rich big boy in Abuja who spends big.
Property developer, Christian Uzo Anazodo owns Van Daniels property. He is popularly known as Ofunwa Ojoto 1. Saying Christian is super rich is stating the obvious because he lives and spends it. What of Chika Kariz? He is one of the silent millionaires who also spend big at any event. Okoye Osita Emmanuel, known as Ossy Geneva, is a real estate developer, philanthropist, and CEO of Swiss Garden Properties, he is wealthy and sits as the chairman of Geneva Continental Hotel.
Ekene Ohanugo, known as Legend Ekene is a real estate developer, he specialises in luxurious homes, hotels and bars. He is a big player in the real estate sector and belongs to this circle of billionaires. Dr Quincy Nippon Okoh is also one of the real estate experts in Abuja. He is the owner of the Nippon Grand Hotel in Abuja. Who does not know Sososoberekon, he is very popular like his alias, White Lion. He is stupendously rich. He is the Md/CEO of White Lion Group. Ifeanyi Odii is the CEO of Orient Group and president of Ultimus Holdings Limited, he is a staunch politician who is the current flag bearer of PDP for the 2023 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election.
Henry Iyke, the Ife 1 of Alaife is a man loved by many in this group and they respect him so much. He is also a super celebrity Big Boy. Hon Comrade Friday Osanebi popularly known as Otunba02 is a legislator at the Delta State House of Assembly. He is also a big-time businessman. Dubem Ogbuegbu, popularly called Dubby Gustavo is the Executive Director of Cubana Group, he serves as the Hon SA to Enugu governor on entertainment and ambassador of Glenfiddich and Remymartin Nigeria. Emmanuel Enukora is the Chairman of Betro Group. Popularly known as Poborsky, he is the brain behind the popular furniture outfit in Abuja, Betro Furniture.
Obialor Obidimalor J, popularly called aka like is the chairman of Dismalor Group. He runs many businesses and is the chairman of Clear Crystal International School, chairman of Dismalor Petroleum and Dimalor Resources. He turned 40 a few months back.
Uyi Ogbebor, popularly called Sir Uyi is the chairman of Hwp Group. They are into trading, manufacturing, food and hospitality, real estate and entertainment. One of his choice real estate businesses is the Apex Gardens Estate in Abuja. Popularly called Sir Uyi, he is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja’s prestigious nightclub ‘The Bank’. He graduated from Igbinedion University, where he got a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
The Edo State-born first ventured into the cyber cafe business, which he started in Benin City in 2001. But, he was forced to shut down the business due to academic engagements. He later opened a photography studio in Benin, which he handed over to his younger brother to manage. He relocated to Abuja and started selling wallpapers. However, he met and worked with the owner of Cubana, after he left a nightclub where he worked as a PR person. His breakthrough was in 2014 when Ifeanyi Ararume and Louis Valentino each gave him goods worth over N11m on credit. That was how he set up ‘The Bank’ nightclub.
Kingsley Okafor is one of the Cubana group big boys. He is fondly called Waleso by his friends and he’s very loaded as well.
Kingsley Ekeoba is well-known as Escoba Smith. He is a popular Nigerian billionaire businessman based in Turkey with his wife and two children but he frequents Nigeria regularly. The young billionaire, who hails from Abia State, is the Chairman of Mukrons Group of Companies: Mukrons Nig, Mukrons Properties Ltd, and Grosvenor Suites and Apartments.
Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, made his breakthrough when he ventured into the business of club management and show promotion. The Imo State-born businessman used to be the manager of Cubana Group which is into entertainment and nightlife and owned by his associate, Obi Cubana. While managing the Cubana Group, he also ventured into show promotion where he achieved success. He has won endorsements with notable brands like Bullet, VBank, Hennessy and so many others. The father of two was said to have started The Angels Bar and Grills in Owerri, Imo State. Cubana’s image maker, chief Priest’s name is synonymous with spraying. He sprays celebrants silly and he is unapologetic about it. He is also one of the big boys who spend in bails.
King Emmanuel Ochacho Adah is a Nigerian entrepreneur and real estate mogul and the founder of Ochacho Real Homes Ltd. He is popularly known as Ochacho Money. The billionaire is one of the most notable socialites in Nigeria, who has built his reputation in real estate and other businesses. The Benue-born is married to Queen Rammatu Odeh Adah. He made headlines in 2021 when he gifted her a brand new 2021 Maybach Mercedes Benz reportedly worth N75 million ahead of valentine’s day.
-TAYO OYEDIJI
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