2023 Valedictorian Address by Obioma Somotochi Ugorji

Loyola Marymount University's 2023 Valedictorian, Obioma Somotochi Ugorji, addressed the school's Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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[@obiugorji619]

Wow. Thank you all for the kind messages and sweet words. I am truly a piece of you all and I would not have it any other way. God bless and IGBO KWEZONU!

[@lisalady864]

Hey. Thank you brother

[@maxgrace4844]

You represented well. My prayer is for you to continue being a worthy ambassador. Go forth and fulfill destiny! God Almighty bless.

[@nazomumoh93]

Super proud of you

[@ConfichiadJesus3337]

Hey eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[@isikachinaemerem5081]

Congratulations brother. IGBO KWENU!! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@vivianparadise8730]

As a Nigerian/American parent, I am so proud and grateful to God almighty for this memorable moment for obioma and his family ❤

[@inyangedoho]

It's beautiful!

[@NjidekaNwalor-ty3wo]

Proud of you my dearest son❤🎉We are Igbos and will forever be grateful to be one🙏🏼

[@vincentnwodo5638]

What we are denied of here in Nigeria, let whoever that dare go over there and let us see if his ugly head can be seen not think of hearing their voice with a product of their empty dead brain.

[@anyachiellen]

Yesooooooo 👍

[@negospel4492]

Awesome Igbo kwenu hey !!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kimbo8778]

Congratulations to you! 🎉🎉

[@yvettewilliams5967]

I’m not Nigerian, but have Nigerian friends and have learned a lot about the Igbos. Congratulations Obioma, I feel proud of you. Go forth and conquer!

[@bolaa3915]

Congrats!!! Very proud of you as a Yoruba lady,as a Nigerian…..Igbo kwenu!!!!!!

[@denniskcobi3470]

Thanks alot some primitive will ask you why you mentioned yoruba which is ur real identity

[@federalman2674]

Thanks my dearest 😘 I'm igbo but my real brother here in Europe is a yoruba man (olaide amoo) my senior man and BIG brother

[@forG4real]

Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu 👑👑👑 I am so proud of you my brother ❤❤❤. The world knows us for who we are ❤proudly Igbos❤ Thank you for making Ndi Igbo proud. Igbos love you. God bless you and bless every endeavors you make from here. I'm so proud and happy watching you speak. Goose bumps all over me 👏Soar.... my brother🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mschurchgirl16]

1:30 gave me goosebumps! He truly made us Igbos proud 🇳🇬 Igbo Kwenu!

[@olumayowaogunwemimo7116]

I’m super proud of the pride he has in his heritage. I literally shouted “hey” in response to his call.

[@akendon7260]

True Omulabi. May God bless you!

[@nkemndukwe2455]

God bless you brother. We are all one people created by God.

[@chinwenworji-okudo1143]

Congratulations son & proud parents! You have made the Igbo tribe proud! Your best is yet to come! SOAR!❤🎉

[@julietasonye36]

Proud of you my Igbo brother and thank you for appreciating your tribe.

[@charlesaibangbee3829]

Proud of you as a Nigerian!! Well done.

[@jacinta5293]

Oh wao!! Igbo Kwenu!! God’s blessings are on the Igbos, no matter what!

[@franklinduru1395]

Proud of you brother. We igbos know nothing but staying on top... That's who we are and that's what we know how to do best. Bravo!

[@jennifere.9620]

Proud of you Obioma!!! This made me proud as an Igbo woman and LMU Alumna ❤ 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@adawoguby]

Bros thank you for making the Igbos, your parents, yourself and your generation proud. Keep soaring.🙏♥️✌️

[@joykemakolam2784]

So proud of you my cousin. The sky is your starting point. Congratulations

[@abby5884]

I congratulate you as a Nigerian! You are blessed my brother for making us proud.

[@emekamgbudem4964]

Congratulations Obioma. You are indeed a great man. You got a real good heart for your tribe, nation and the world.

[@alexomekeu7177]

A very proud Igbo, A Biafran, A Jew who say you can withhold People's progress but cannot stop it. My first cousin had an SJD cum PHD in Law at Loyola University in Chicago currently he is serving as Secretary of State in Enugu State. God Almighty bless you and our Kids. We are Ibos and we are proud.

[@maxgrace4844]

A true seed of Jacob.

[@AtlasGlaze]

@aleximekeu7177 It was nice to see you congratulate him but when you added Biafra with his beautiful day you messed up. Then you added a family member of yours Smh 🤦🏿‍♂️. We only care about this young man . Can he shine alone.

[@georgeheinrich9450]

@@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

[@georgeheinrich9450]

@@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

[@denniskcobi3470]

​@@AtlasGlaze what is the meaning of Nigeria in ur language

[@Nora-hk1bc]

Congratulations son!!! You have made Nigerian proud more especially we the Igbo tribe. This is the beginning of great high.

[@amakanwankwo1548]

I was wowed by your speech Obioma. You are just fearless and ready to conquer the world.

[@ceejaydavidoftolamideugboa293]

Congratulations, you have made Nigeria proud especially the Igbo tribe. Keep it up.

[@emmaonunkwo2438]

Congratulations Obioma! 🎉 Your speech was really outstanding and so touching. Greater heights. Keep pressing. Glory be to God.

[@diomaejiofor5437]

Obi, I am so so proud of you. Good delivery. Son

[@okeyobiukwu8158]

Nwanne you made us proud and may God open doors of opportunities that you truly worked for and deserved.

[@denniskcobi3470]

Amen to Amen

[@Flynn943]

Proud of you son. Bravo nwa igbo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥂

[@kpaduwaogechi1821]

Good Job Obi, so proud of you!❤

[@nellypetersmusic1278]

I am just dropping tears of joy. Glory be to God!!!!

[@nkirukaike-egolum503]

I am so proud of you-our Igbo son. Congratulations to you. God bless you more

[@annyebi556]

Congratulations to you Obi. The Lord bless you. I am so proud of you. Will encourage all young Nigerians who want their parents to be proud of them to watch this.

[@graceosuakata9309]

Congratulations my igbo brother. You lead the world. God bless you

[@nnaemekaiheagwu6013]

Proudly Igbo! Big Congratulations 👏🎉 to you and your family, Attorney Nonye and Hubby.

[@CONTINENTALGLOBALINFO]

IGBO’s to the world 🌎 always and always ❤❤ higher we go

[@MegaOdi777]

God bless you and your Igbo generation. You are our hope.

[@abuchiezechukwu7479]

The wisdom of our fore fathers is taken to the next generation.thank you obioma for exhibiting that wisdom.igbo kwenu

[@amaedem2461]

Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu . Very proud of you my dear God bless you and keep you in good health as you continue to excel in life .

[@chrisubaka1336]

My beloved brother it is well with you, you are a world changer, the world will feel your impact

[@TheEssie02]

I am very happy for you and your family. Congratulations on your future endeavors. May the wind always be at your back. I learned two years ago that I am 37.3% Nigerian from the Igbo tribe. I am looking forward to learning the language and culture.🙂

[@nellypetersmusic1278]

Proud of you my darling Obioma Somto. This is the beginning of more beautiful things to come. Igbo kwenu, kwenu, kwezuonu ooooo

[@rachaela646]

Good job son! You commanded audience throughout the whole speech. You've done your part and we heard you. Bravo!

[@patienceemmanuel7184]

Awesome So proud of you son God bless keep and favour you forever I am so proud of you

[@okechukwuuzoegwu7240]

I feel proud of this son of ani Igbo .Glory be to God who has created and seen you through. CONGRATULATIONS Obi.Congratulations to Your family.

[@joyce4585]

Such a long address without reading from a note. What a brilliant man!

[@raptorx9592]

Teleprompter

[@adaonowumputu]

​@@raptorx9592 NO!

[@raptorx9592]

@@adaonowumputu What is No. You can see the teleprompter on both sides of him.

[@daisypollyn6481]

@Raptor .....No Notice he isn't looking at any teleprompter but initially even had to look briefly at his script......

[@nnamdiemeana5821]

I'm extremely proud of you for seizing the opportunity to tell the world who you are; an Igbo man, a Nigerian, an African and a world-class human being. Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwezu nu

[@dudleyo8641]

My brother, you don't know what you have done to me today listening to you. My God almighty bless you immensely.

[@uchennennaekezie5216]

Proudly Igbo. Congratulations Son.

[@MsNubiandiva]

Igbo kwenu! Congratulations, Obioma! This was a lovely and empowering speech!

[@chinezeajoku232]

You made us proud, anyi ndi Igbo. You are indeed son of Igboland parents. More wins, more grace.

[@ginikanwachinekwe8009]

Thank God for making your family and igbo brothers proud❤🎉 What a powerful speech

[@Chisom28]

Very proud of you brother. We are Igbos and we are making things happen.

[@nwachichigbundu5602]

Very nice. My son does thesame as a proud Igbo boy living in upstate New York.

[@collinsizunna6910]

❤ Igbo Amaka.

[@BanterWithNj]

I didn't want this speech to end.. How glorious and uplifting it was! Well done, Obioma!👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@LifeAroundMarion]

Wow that was one great speech! Congratulations Obioma! Best wishes as you step into the workforce! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tinao3043]

Wow! What an eloquent young man. I am so proud that you are an Igbo man.

[@adeyanjuuyoyo7009]

Wow! Little bro is an orator, a very good one at that. Congrat bro, Nigeria is proud of you. 👏

[@stellaokwa6807]

Congratulations Obioma, you will continue to soar higher and higher. God bless you great son.

[@dolapouthman9797]

This is absolutely brilliant! I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see the great things you go on and achieve ! Proudly Nigerian !

[@gracegeorge7285]

Great son of Ndi Igbo! Roooooarrr, lions and lionesses…a people not held back by nothing.❤️

[@taiwotaiwo1122]

Congratulations Brother. Nigerians are great everywhere ❤

[@chinwemaduka2430]

We love you. Obioma. Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐 🥳. Igbo kwenu.🎉

[@mrdan4901]

The sky is just the starting point for you, bro. You’re a gift to mankind. Congratulations!❤️

[@WEEZEE01]

Am proud of you my dear... Nigeria to the world 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 IGBO TO THE 🌎 "THEY ARE IN TROUBLE"

[@SandraNBUkohDIW]

Great to hear your story and share in your joy. I am happy to see you make Nigeria and the Igbos proud. Keep Soaring high.

[@IsaacIkechukwu]

Wow! Thank you for appreciating our tribe My Igbo brother Your audibility is heaven

[@asialarei6314]

Congratulations 🎈 darling Obi, can't stop watching over and over again. Your parents have got a son in you indeed

[@tastychi7301]

Much love to you son. Truly, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Kudos to your amazing parents as well. Keep soaring!!! May heaven keep and preserve you. We love you so dearly. Igbo kwenu!!

[@jacintannani2262]

IGBO KWEZUONU!!! HEYY!! I'm just here at work watching this and smiling. This made my day. I'm proud of you, our son. Congratulations to you and your parents. I just can imagine how proud they are of you. More success to you 🙏 IGBO KWENU!!!!❤

[@ezinneamako8306]

Glory be to God. More Grace Son.

[@ngou.2707]

Igbo Kwenu! Okpara Ukwu! You are light to your generation ! Kudos to your parents & positive influences 👏🏼

[@olagokeolayiwola8111]

Wow! This is so interesting to watch. I’m proud of you.

[@amafranca2879]

Awesome 💪 I couldn't have been more proud. Great personality, beautiful speech 👏👏👏❤

[@goodluckonyemauwa9744]

So inspirational.... The world is truly for those who act intentionally...and thanks for being proud of your origin.💕

[@anoopap4121]

Good bro, great representation. The Igbos are proud of you. Thank you for not being ashamed of your origin. Bravo.

[@chibae3909]

Yesoooo. Igbo kwezuenuoooooo. Proud igbo girl here ❤

[@inspirationswithtitiolayin7780]

God bless you son. We are all very proud of you. You will go places!

[@celestinaonuoha5190]

You're truly an icon and personification of your tribe. Ride on to stardom my name sake Obioma

[@oluebubelynda8508]

Yas!!!!!!! We proud of you, Congratulations brother,Go and conquer your world, If I know anything about ndi igbo we win everywhere regardless the limitations. Chukwu ga na edu gi!

[@oba_idan]

watch out for him...he's surely going to do great things

[@cfoxy3]

WOW…Super proud of this young man! Yess!!! Make it known, you are Nigerian, you are Igbo and you’re very proud of your culture and heritage!!!! 🙌🙌😊🥹

[@obinnambonu3233]

Amazing speech! Go Obioma!

[@julietnjoku1775]

CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

[@ngoziwilkens4487]

Congratulations my son for what God has done in your life and may all Glory be unto God. Amen

[@maryannokonkwo9288]

Igbo Kwenu!!! Igbo amaka!!!

[@onyekwelechinedu2878]

Igbo to the world💖 congrats bro

[@ebele50]

I am proud of you son, proudly Igbo!!! Nwa for 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@felixunichi4390]

So happy for you Nwafo Igbo! Loyola Marymount University is my great alma mater. It is a citadel of learning. Go Lions go! Congratulations to you Obioma!

[@ifeyinwachukwuneme447]

Good one! What a thought provoking speech. You will go places young man and the sky is actually your starting point. I'm indeed a proud Igbo person and you made it so. Congratulation Obioma! Original Igbo ambassador to the world.

[@user-kp7mi1mh4q]

I am so proud of you!! Bravo my Igbo son, you made us proud!! Congrats again,way to go!!!

[@obinnaherberts-nwaehihe818]

Congratulations!!! I'm super proud of this Nigerian great achiever par excellence. Many more wins! Igbo kwenu!!! Hey!!!

[@jackieugorji6515]

Congratulations my beloveth Very proud of you. The sky is your starting point.❤❤

[@nwokochaezenwa2384]

This us everywhere. Nwafo gaa n’ihu. You can hate us because of envy, but that will not reduce the Divine grace upon us. Every door opens for us.

[@patiencenzelibe2788]

Congratulations to you and your family Nonny. So proud of our wonderful son. More wins on the way

[@247tonytipon]

Proud of you my ìgbo brother😍🥰 igbo Ámáka 🥰 ìfè éjị abụ ìgbo erika mehn 💪 God bless you 🙏

[@nonyagbo]

Proud of Who You Are... Congratulations.... I have listened to this speech over and over again... Great job Bro....IGBO KWENU!!!

[@KennethnwacheYT]

Igbo Amaka!

[@joebigtown7876]

When am Igbo is around, you know!!👏🏽👏🏽🇳🇬

[@IfeanyichukwuFortune-vl1lw]

Great delivery!!! More grace to you and a big congratulations...🎉

[@gracekelly1133]

Congratulations Valedictorian. Blessings to you in all that you do. I pray God bless you and help you to succeed in anything that you want to do.

[@blckgrlctygrdn]

So proud of this young man!!! Congratulations Sir!!!!!

[@ijeomachikezie4751]

Super Proud of you Oboma. Education had been my passionate and will continually be my passion. Am glad you belong to my "PASSION SPACE" I am an Igbo and I know we are great people. Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maxgrace4844]

💯

[@kimbo8778]

So proud of you King! Love this!! 🎉💗🥰💕💪🏽 👑 ❤