Forbes Africa TV Ep9: Cosmas Maduka reveals how his reputation of integrity was once challenged

From losing his dad at age four to surviving the civil war in Biafra, Cosmas Maduka knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. However, when his reputation of integrity is challenged as a result of a business deal going soar, the consequent chain of events that follows soon leads to what he will describe as his Worst Day in business ever. Cosmas Maduka- Chairman Coscharis Group joins Peace Hyde as he reveals it all.

[@adegokeoluwaferanmi1776]

I'm happy to see a true wealthy believer that is unashamed of acknowledging Jesus as authority publicly.

[@elizabethjulianah]

An African icon. He should be teaching part time in Lagos Business school or any other Business school

[@gerym7782]

thank you for this wonderful programme with Dr Maduka , what a beautiful thing to see a rich Christian who is not ashamed to wear the pin of Jesus is Lord on his suit. very soon Forbes will also do a similar programme on me in the name of Jesus.

[@temidayoodeniyi4925]

Amen!

[@chidiking3469]

Biggest Amen bro

[@osikaniibelebele4108]

Amen brother

[@princechiji3207]

Amen.

[@blessingspirituallifecoach3783]

Amen bro 🙌🏾

[@slyviondavrak8725]

I love how he talks during interviews. He's not your typical CEO grammatically. He's very original. Love it!

[@solidground338]

This man has all my qualities, that means my dream of becoming the richest man in the world is guarrantee. Thank You Jesus

[@UzomaBetty]

Good to know that he is a very strong believer of Jesus. He has canceled the believe that you must dirty your hands before you can be rich. Also am happy that he is mentoring youths. God bless you and yours Sir.

[@princeibe3964]

"Don't take a risk you cannot discount" is a great lesson for all entrepreneurs. Thanks, Cosmas. God bless you indeed!

[@mosunmola6800]

Am truly blessed by this interview in 2020, my husband has the same kind of mindset as Çhief Maduka Cosmos. I pray that God will grant all his heart desires and make him exceptionally prosperous too in Jesus name. Amen Thank you for this.

[@princechiji3207]

Amen.

[@Ovampa]

Amen

[@pointblank8118]

One of few rich Nigerians That I have deep respect for.

[@michaelnwobu5879]

The realest interview from the a real entrepreneur who did really grow his business with no govt help unlike the others.

[@sunnypepple6571]

I completely agree with you

[@ademolaolawale2924]

Don't be fooled... There's no business worth over 1billion dollar without government help.. Not to talk of a company of this magnitude

[@michaelnwobu5879]

@@ademolaolawale2924 IGBO MAN??? DEY PLAY

[@nathaliesarah8660]

I think one of his successful entrepreneurs is due to his believe in Jesus-Christ, his willingness, hardworking, wisely mindset and his spouse too. God blessed him for this inspiring stories and I hope to get the blessings to marry a husband not like him, but have some traits of characters like him 🙏🙏🙏. May Lord God Jesus-Christ gives me the grace, wisely mindset, dedication , and perseverance to achieve the goal and vision he has formed to me amen 🙏🙏🙏. Thanks again for this interview and be blessed Dr. Cosmos Maduka.

[@angelachikaebirim8894]

oh my goodness, what a fantastic interview. I commend Dr Maduka and Peace Hyde on one of the most fascinating conversations in this series yet. Extremely inspiring.

[@simeonokah8138]

Ifeanyi Ubah really defrauded this man with great integrity. I love this man for his genuine mind set in business.

[@funmichris8680]

Wow! I had no idea he was referring to Ifeanyi Ubah. Too bad.

[@ademolaolawale2924]

You will need to hear from both parties and even that might not be enough

[@olisa633]

"Adversity is a refining fire that burns out the impurities in one's life." Word!

[@ebukandehigwo2278]

It's scriptural though

[@ajiepaul2247]

You are an evidence of what Jesus Christ can do for anyone who follows without doubt. God will keep you sir.

[@obinnaofurum1340]

Dr Maduka has my respect any day

[@uchelemchi9965]

Access risk. make sure the risk you about to take is the risk you can discount. God bless you sir. I am blessed .

[@ikechukwuduru2757]

It's good to be good, no normal human that listened to Mazi Maduka that'll not have one thing or the other to learn from his experiences, no wonder his a great man, May God gives him long life to enjoy his handwork. for you peace may God bless you,

[@mygmail7238]

the first African business man that I respect . this man even started preaching on the streets recently. seems there is still decent people in the world

[@dayoi.a3561]

Learned a lot from this interview. I admire his journey to success.

[@ugwuchiagozie6799]

This man is full of experience and wisdom.

[@donpetemounini7390]

We were on the same shoes, was 4 years old at the war, yes we ate anything movable to survive, was at Awgbu while Cosmas at Nnewi about 35 to 40km apart! At the end of the war, our fathers was paid 20 pounds by obafemi awolowo and his Nigerian government lead by yakubu gowon, only God saw us through and kept us to tell the story! Cosmas I salute you and God bless you.

[@henryokafor7682]

Don Petemo Unini Awgbu is my home

[@donpetemounini7390]

@@henryokafor7682 nice to hear from you, where are you?

[@godwinonwurah5973]

Deep Insight from a Giant Business Mogul, I salute you Sir for your doggedness, godliness and uprightness, keep up the good work Sir, I Celebrate you and I tap from this Great Grace, amen

[@MADFUNNYTV]

i have learnt something New...praise the Lord

[@katlegophaladi1367]

Thank you Forbes Africa, thank you CNBCAfrica for this wonderful video. I'm more inspired to achieve greatness after watching this video. Thank Dr Maduka for sharing your experience and values with us. God bless you

[@keneferdinand9761]

Proudly Anambarian!!!!

[@Jerry.anthony.c]

1:03 - Cosmos Maduka's Family 5:35 - THE need for SURVIVAL 6:15 - Thoughts on Adversity 7:20 - Corruption a CANCER 9:00 - Worst day in Business 11:20 - Parting with $300M 13:05 - A man of his word 14:25 - Circle of life. His 7-year observation of life 17:00 - Pursued and caught the guy 17:15 - Take no one on face value 19:00 - Speaking about HIS SALVATION 🙏🏽❤️ 20:20 - You must be willing to be misunderstood 23:10 - "He's dedicated to his family and his faith"

[@juzimichael825]

Believe in Yourself - Cosmas Maduka. A Great person to emulate, strongman with Passion. Ndewo!!!, XD. GOD BLESS NIGERIA

[@opheouserandall9545]

Wow, great conversation and knowledge. Thanks

[@ebukandehigwo2278]

Tonye Cole, Dr.Cosmos Maduka, Dr.Akinwunmi Adesina, and Herbert Wigwe. all referring to God as their helper when it most mattered in their life.

[@VeeOgulu]

I am listening and writing down. This is this sermon I need at this point in my life. God bless you Sir.

[@iamvictoruko]

What a man! Truly inspiring!

[@lasvinochuks2966]

I love this man Dr.Cosmos Mmaduka.am inspired

[@mwoldiemmanuel9687]

I have learn a lot from this business man in this short period of time, thank you a lot Peace for this interview.

[@Francis-qf2hr]

We share the same surname and mindset, Odogwu... I hope to be manufacturing cars and other machineries someday! Godspeed to you sir!

[@emmakadiri6934]

One of the greatest of our time, very inspiring

[@obieWanmotivation]

Wow. Thumbs up 👍🏾. Dr. Coscharis pretty much summarized the book, ‘think and grow rich’ Great interview 👏🏽

[@ImeUdo-ObongMesoEx]

That kind of "experience"!! Great interview!!

[@ikgolden8599]

Thanks for your kinded teachings in this interwiew

[@paulagarrett46]

Amen.. Jesus Christ was with you all the time..

[@blessemmanuel126]

Bro you will recover all is taking from you in Jesus name

[@ebukandehigwo2278]

He already did. He said it in the interview

[@princechiji3207]

​@@ebukandehigwo2278He recovered some but lost about 9 billion naira.

[@abunne]

A great entrepreneur.

[@franktony3042]

From 20pounds to a multi billion..all hail Biafra...

[@Francis-qf2hr]

yes o

[@tranquilpathways]

My heart and eyes have seen something new in life

[@WendyPaulet]

So inspiring.

[@user-ux5yu5hm1s]

I'M going straight to download this video and keep it for all my life.very meaningful interview

[@megapee9466]

Believe in God, trust in lord Jesus, And be yourself

[@sunnypepple6571]

I salute you Sir..

[@goddychime666]

Always inspiring

[@sayfami3927]

Brilliant!

[@okwarafrank5517]

well done Sir doctor Cosmos Mmaduka.

[@emmanueletuk199]

It was a great interview.

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

Love this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@esele-oseetiobhio874]

God bless you

[@racontur]

Lol...the case between Ifeanyi Uba of Capital Oil and Cosmas Maduka seems a very serious one, his claims seem legit but as moguls they should settle this legally... and give due credibility to the business world in Nigeria for upcoming business men and investors to thrive in

[@jezicokechukwu8731]

Blessings ❤

[@finjasper]

The story of the people given 20 pounds......

[@paschalezeifeka128]

Great man...

[@victoradenubi5085]

Hello ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters. I take this opportunity to bless the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , the one and only Son of our Almighty Father, call Alpha, God and Yahweh. To let our debate tonight generate and propagate the most quality and quantitative results in our political system. Amen. Alleluia!!!

[@ndualaoma9514]

Waoooh great experience

[@goodlifepainters8009]

❤❤

[@danielstar2523]

Inspired.😍🤝

[@Pst.DavidOkonji]

I celebrate you sir

[@pipi203osh]

So informative. Truly a great man.

[@mhallakhy]

God bless you for this sir .

[@preciousebuka3377]

He is truly a gaint

[@ochonganokwu]

Awesome

[@highandmightyqueen79]

such a graceful and wise man

[@umeobichisom]

Inspired!

[@mosesegboh]

wow....i can totally relate to that life cycle stuff....happens to me aswell

[@ikechukwuokechukwu9898]

So aspiring

[@bonaventureejiofor7736]

Wow very interesting indeed

[@godsonnsofor1554]

Senior Man 💯

[@RodrigueFouafou]

Great Story!! #Africarising

[@tamidiri8625]

Pretty inspirational

[@azukaabrahamnduka5242]

Interesting

[@wabisabi5982]

Shabi una hear?? Serve the people and wealth will follow! Loyal, focus, don’t fuck up!

[@chimacharlse358]

Dr cosmos Medusa

[@Ambyfigureitout]

$300m😱😱😱

[@Ambyfigureitout]

I could see Peace holding here breath.

[@abrahamjosh7492]

Lol....people dey chop money for this country

[@Gates7405]

300 million naira

[@johnonyekwere3397]

Igbo people and money. The way he called billions as if it was nothing.

[@franktony3042]

During the genocide the killed millions of Billionir like coscaris and still killing...Chukwuokike abiama set Biafra free...

[@festusdeclan6092]

Great.. More ambitious to people like us...

[@johnonyekwere3397]

The way he called billions as if it was nothing, Igbo people 😂😂

[@ayubajohn1970]

Unite Nigeria

[@Francis-qf2hr]

you have been crying for unity for decades, yet no positive result...keep wasting your time

[@okenwafrancis2961]

I have learnt a few things from this...ifeanyi Uba was obviously lying that there was no such deal yet he was forced to pay 16B

[@la_joe]

18:32

[@yeuxvseyes199]

Why the show has to be named my worst day?

[@scripturehighlightsforlife6174]

Beware of men, be as wise as a serpent

[@gabrielsegbowa7373]

None of, if any nigerian billionaire became rich without defrauding the nigerian economy.

[@princechiji3207]

You have a fatalist mindset. Not every billionaire is a fraudster!

[@florenceokeh-allison8864]

Does this group also make the automobiles or simply assembles! ! ??

[@ebukandehigwo2278]

Assemble

[@rayanjensen7634]

Ifeanyi ubah is well known thief

[@gamaliotv]

This guy is an institution- my God!

[@obum-nemeventures7853]

Ifeanyi uba capital oil piawara this man azu, sorry man,he took advantage of you

[@impodds]

If you are going to say someone's name, at least know how to say it correctly. He even corrected you smh. It's Mmaduka not maduka. Rubbish!

[@keneferdinand9761]

impodds it’s Nmaduka

[@chimacharlse358]

Coscharis Medusa

[@Francis-qf2hr]

@ chima charlse riwa nsi onu

[@omotayooni5142]

This is Biafra organisation cars company!

[@stevostevo5032]

Stop lying. You stole Nigerian oil.

[@Bjcrypto545]

stevo Stevo dumb...

[@bobk747]

@stevo Stevo Dumb ass!, failure is knocking on your door.

[@thebroo367]

Dumb failure

[@alfredokezieministries1836]

How did you know ?you are bearing false witeness.

[@Francis-qf2hr]

stevo take your hate to your grave...envious cretin