Why Nigerians own Empty Mansions in their Villages

[@StevenNdukwu]

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.. for those who haven’t observed yet, we made a mistake with the mapping at the beginning of the video. Eastern Nigeria is bottom Right. However please enjoy the content and subscribe for more stories like this

[@NiisExperience]

Noted Boldly

[@gr8son494]

That was the first thing I noticed. Was just about to highlight it when your message appeared. Kudos Stevo.

[@skyiaalan5527]

Sir Steve are u not an Igbo man Because it's tells from ur name and I see u can't speak the language no offense

[@TawaniAnyangwe]

@@gr8son494 me too. I was like East???

[@nwabuking8830]

Is Eastern Nigeria “Western Nigeria?”

[@homefixprohomefixpro2910]

The first man in the mansion of $1 Million is Mr Faith Mba. He is a very successful Igbo business man based in the USA. He is Founder/President, Faith Toyota-Ford Vermont, USA. His story is very inspirational. He did not have rich parents or political connections. He started his first job in the USA as a trainee car sales man. Due to his diligence, hardwork and grace he was promoted and rose through the ranks to be the man he is. Today he owns a massive car dealership and employs over 100 American citizens. Kudos.

[@francisikwueme1688]

Wow

[@naturalgirldiy]

Thanks. Great to know..p

[@nomaddiaries9790]

Igbo people are the epitome of hard working Africans. They are amazing

[@emmanuelchikeluba2360]

Other tribes don't work hard, they work soft. ​@@nomaddiaries9790

[@nbb6609]

God bless him, but please take his info offline. This world is not safe anymore sadly.

[@gravityent9943]

As a Jamaican I have learned that you must build back home in case of anything. A lot of people don’t come to America to live. They come to America because it’s the land of opportunity… ALWAYS BUILD YOUR MANSIONS BACK HOME!! It’s a must.

[@blackmaster999]

SAME THING IN JAMAICA. MANSIONS EVERYWHERE IN CITIES AND RURAL COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITIES.

[@Buggu3]

Yeah rite! That mansion gonna be ur grave yard.

[@ricquelchambers9709]

Yes this is on point ,I build in Trinidad 🇹🇹 and I’m enjoying it when I return home .

[@wnalikka]

Thank you it is a must !

[@cmartin5903]

I would hope that we could set up businesses for our future generations and build smaller. Thereby setting up generation health. ❤ But maybe you should also know that Igbo blood came to Jamaica during the slave trade...From Nigeria to Ghana culture...it's in us. ❤

[@nnennao5888]

Before the Biafran War most Igbos living in the Cities had houses in the Cities only and none in the Village. During the Biafran War. Most Igbos had to flee the Cities and go back to the Village. There was not enough houses to accommodate them all, there was quarrelling, fighting in Families and a lot of people were in the Streets and Public Squares. These were people with houses in the Cities, a lot of them lost those houses as well due to the War. After the War it became a lesson learned for the entire Igbo Community to build a house in the Village regardless of where you settle. That is how it became a culture to this day. It is the same thing with the Mass migration of the Igbos during Christmas and Easter.

[@therealist2000]

Oh wow! I’d love to learn more about this

[@Darkmountaindweller]

Exactly, my grandad had a house and lands in Lagos ,he didn’t see it again after Biafra war it was now “federal” property , his children vowed to never make that mistake again !

[@RadioTV595]

True. People do not read anymore. This is the subject of an award-wining Igbo novel called "Isi Akwu Dara N'Ala" by Tony Ubesie.

[@Tagg25]

What happened after the government took the properties? Did they resale it or just take it over ?

[@tonymagabush1910]

​@Tagg25 they sold it to the highest bidder from other tribes.

[@christianakoma5290]

The most best part of this video is this brother built his own house and family house in the same compound I like that.

[@markweekes8858]

In europe the wealthy aristocrats use to build huge houses and castles in the country side that they only visited periodically. So this is NOT such a strange thing.

[@SkywalkerPaul]

Truth. What these African dudes are doing is basically a tasteless copy of Europeans.

[@estefaniaboujon6830]

I guess what they are talking about is the fact that this are not nice areas, the country side in Europe is beatiful and you can be in contact with nature

[@gregoks8803]

​@@estefaniaboujon6830this is our country side leave it for us

[@Belaziraf]

That's not the same goal. Here in France, most citizens from North Africa, no matter how much they earn build a house, a villa or a mansion back home as a plan for their retirement. Some even build rental houses and appartments to insure some income to improve their retirement. But generally speaking, all migrants who aren't politically or life threaten to return home do build some estates or assets back home.

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

In America, wealthy people sometimes buy cabins, hidden away, to escape or vacation. I'm not even rich and I'm thinking about buying one. Cabins are big, cheap, and nice.

[@neverlookback1244]

I’m from Somalia 🇸🇴 I currently live in South Africa 🇿🇦 I grew up with the Igbo community I learned a lot from them they are naturally go getters full of passion 🇸🇴❤🇳🇬

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Y do u live in south africa?

[@neverlookback1244]

@@Bell_plejdo568p I do business in South Africa

[@obidigitalis]

Bless you

[@Decades-pl2kl]

Proverty motivates a lot of people

[@dendycain4138]

@@Decades-pl2klAt least they are motivated by something to pursue their dreams unlike you whose only motivation is negativity and delusions.

[@okeeokeke1879]

The question is why do Ndigbo build mansions in their villages? The simple straight forward answer is that the village is the HOME of the Igbo person. In Igbo world view, his identity and permanent address is his village. He is a mere 'tenant' anywhere else he lives or resides. His village mansion is his final resting place when he dies. The village mansion is his inheritance and the heritage of those that come after him. The Biafran War has etched in our psyche that we may be booted out of anywhere else we live but home is home. As such, our home must equal or surpass whatever luxury we enjoy in our not so permanent abodes.

[@emeliathompson3453]

Why wouldn't they pave the roads leading to these beautiful mansions?

[@ramire7heavenz252]

​@@emeliathompson3453So the rudeboys cant run up so easily 😂

[@azubuikestanley7749]

​@@emeliathompson3453The govt and principalities in that area is mostly the reason. You have to pay huge money to them to solve their problem. Nigeria is a funny place

[@butterflychild2797]

It's heaps cheaper

[@stellarogers5801]

​@@emeliathompson3453Don't worry about the roads.

[@ginikajessica2960]

I am Igbo and I am inspired. God has given me everything I need to succeed and I must succeed in life.

[@seyioyetade]

Which of the God?

[@erosnectar5481]

Agreed 😊

[@mhizummy2091]

@@seyioyetadeour Chukwuabiama

[@Ghost-ok6hx]

I’m a Gambian and I’ve recently been learning about Igbos and I must say I really respect their mindset learning about their past struggles

[@OthmanHafiz]

Tell barrow to step down

[@sheikhahmadtijangaye289]

@@OthmanHafiz😂

[@jackdon6926]

Respect❤❤✌👏

[@edt.5793]

Yeah yeah. Igbos are great.

[@windsurfer8824]

Lmao. Good joke.

[@steverudy1954]

i like the elagance. Igbos are like luos in Kenya, we love good life and opulence. i just wished he planted trees in that compound, so much concrete.

[@nigerian-nightmare]

You are damn right. Concrete everywhere.

[@veryrandomperson5739]

trueee, if there was more green, it'd be 10/10

[@sir.keyapeterotieno3413]

As a luo u are right, I live in mombasa city but made sure I have a 4 bedroom beautiful house in siaya County..

[@karonga6352]

And grass it would be gorgeous

[@PepTalkTillYouDrop]

He would have to spend a lot to maintain them. That's why they cover everything in concrete instead.

[@obimmaonuegbu]

What i like most about this video is that most of these houses are flaunted by the owners without fear of scrutiny, police investigations because their wealth came from hardwork and not stolen from the public!

[@takedatest4662]

True

[@ugwuanyandubuisi3660]

You can say that a thousand times!

[@andreipopa8050]

It's borderline insane to believe that in a country where people make 2-3k a year you can buy that with honest work. Some probably did, but clearly not the majority. Trusting that the police investigates these types of people is also wishful thinking.

[@leviagim3942]

​@@andreipopa8050Get out of here lazy. Go and get a job, save your money, start a business, do the hard work like them. Don't just sit there and jealously write nonsense about a people that continue to provide for themselves by share hardwork.

[@kendaddi5857]

Very true

[@okonpikin]

I used to think the most expensive houses are in Lagos and Abuja but now I know better.Igbo kwenu❤❤

[@Roobust1]

Travel around the country there are cities better looking, electricity, security, water and lifestyle better than Abuja and Lagos, both in the north and south

[@johnsontobi6432]

Jokes on u

[@bigcliffi]

Architects back home need to propose natural lighting to home owners... Like you can't even keep a natural plant indoors in any of these mansions... My mansion back home will be very nature friendly with so much natural lighting... You save on electricity/energy all through the day/year ....

[@MattAlain]

I agree 💯. The area is a tropical area. Houses there should have natural light in,

[@shayw2936]

I was thinking the same thing. They also dont seem to like flowers and fruit tree. I dont like the landscaping.

[@Imma_Fitlingo]

Great but u forgot that you r your own primary security in this area and the more Glass u have the more foolish u r being security wise.

[@shayw2936]

@@Imma_Fitlingo I'm Jamaican, we face very similar concerns on safety and security. There are ways to bring light in without compromising on security. I shouldn't walk into a room and need to turn the light at noon. Not when there is so much natural light out.

[@musicacrossages8471]

@@shayw2936Those problems of natural lighting, building design etc occur because the inspiration for mansion design is mainly foreign. The diaspora has imported what it knows and values. Locally inspired design would find solutions for lighting, energy efficiency and security which, as you pointed out, already exist. Living like ice bound cavemen in dark houses, especially in regions with abundant sunlight is ridiculous. We still have a big problem with this in Jamaica too.

[@hugoasuzu6454]

I have lived abroad for over two decades and coming home to my village mansion makes me feel like a king 👑as long as the money is there we build for our future and still making more money.

[@iphone564]

*Lived

[@bertranbelzor9037]

Yes, and that's why we are so smart as to not understand that Respect from the outside world doesn't come from that kind of " wealth display ". You feel like a king in the countryside or in the city, women to sleep with, opportunity to put on a show. But in the eyes of the rest of the world, you are absolute nothin, and nothing at all while the poorest Chinese is Respected around the world. Do you know why is it so ? Think about it ! Going back to one of these mansions, you should have felt ashamed. But do you know what Shame is ? And duo you know what are Pride and Respect ? oh, spending time in a mansion, isn't it ?

[@Southernview3k]

​@@bertranbelzor9037 Another angry troll 😂

[@peacekalu9740]

For me it’s all VANITY,you build mansions for rats and dust to occupy for longer than you visit the place, is that what life is all about?

[@chijiobi7760]

Igbos are not the only Nigerians abroad that build homes or have building projects both in the city and the village, but the video intentionally and cynically profiled Igbos. I live in California. I know many non-Igbo Nigerians who have homes across Nigeria. They visit Nigeria like once or twice a year. And they stay in these homes. The video came across as judgmental. Steven was very cynical and downright disrespectful in the face of these precious individuals that allowed him in their homes. It was very hard to watch.

[@adamnuhu8665]

I'm a Fulani from northen part of Nigeria I have alot to say about the IGBOs but the most important thing I got to understand about them they are too hardworking and dedicated with focused and patience

[@alphabravo30]

Straight facts

[@Mperor_Niho]

But you guys are breaking down our houses in the north !!!

[@FrancinaHaipinge-vv9rd]

Waoo l have studied i Sokoto state back in the 90 " s but l travelled alot in Naija but lve not seen alot oo nawaoo this is Namibia

[@uknowamsaying]

@@Mperor_Niho Sttuuupid victim mentality. Where are Igbo houses being broken down in the North?

[@Techgod7848]

Stop it please, not here not now​@@Mperor_Niho

[@paulacurrie2441]

I’m from Louisiana and we have family land back in slightly rural area. I’m CPA by profession but make my living as FT real estate investor owning 24+ SF rental in TX and invested in numerous apartment complexes. There is NOTHING better than owning at home in your own village/family land!!

[@kylereese4542]

Rich Africans are unusually not willing to give a tour of their property. This Steven Ndukwu is a special guy.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Hilarious the Nigerian married the worst overweight wyte women ever 😂😂

[@kylereese4542]

@@herrguru4264 Rich Americans, yes.

[@ezechiel51]

Americans are cool in that regard they do

[@herrguru4264]

@@kylereese4542 really? Please tell me the last time you saw Larry Ellison, Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos house.

[@herrguru4264]

@@ezechiel51 really? Please tell me the last time you saw Larry Ellison, Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos house.

[@mugiziracheal1623]

As a Ugandan, i really appreciate the inspiration and motivation i just got from this video. Big up to the Igbo community!

[@StevenNdukwu]

Thanks for watching

[@khanyamazkhali6949]

I am a South African. Im so happy and proud to see such great stories being told about Nigeria. Africa is beautiful!!❤

[@ankaakira1773]

We love SA, but please you guys should beat us on Wednesday, you guys already have the rugby world cup, please leave the Afcon for us

[@khanyamazkhali6949]

@ankaakira1773 we just fetched a Grammy last night, maybe it's only fair that we leave the AFCON with you!!! We love you too Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤️ 🇿🇦

[@ankaakira1773]

Kanya, you guys can have, you guys are very resilient and hardworking, kudos

[@ankaakira1773]

Black Sa are building lovely house in Venda and other places, very resilient people, when they join forces they surely get what they want

[@edt.5793]

Specifically to Igbos, they work hard and have high taste. The Northern Hausa-Fulani Muslim are very poor and doesn't have such modern houses.

[@samuelokoth1538]

Where are my Luo's from Kenya. See our brothers and sisters from Nigeria.

[@stellakyongo3777]

My Lord!!!!Luo's here bado hawajafika

[@zuzemoyo7696]

Great lesson from our Igbo brothers. All the way ftom Matebeleland in Zimbabwe. Igbos are a huge inspiration to us.

[@dannyosolo2752]

Much admiration and respect for Nigeria and Igbos from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@cryptogod4779]

“Aku ru ulo” Built my village mansion in 2020 in Imo State. I’ve only stayed there at most 1 month, but it is my most prized possession.

[@arthurjohnson3025]

🎉nice 👍 motivation ...

[@Chiamaka-obidozie]

Cryptogod, I never knew you where Igbo ohh😌 idolo sir

[@jerryturner7123]

He is telling the truth about the hard work in building his business. Most people don’t understand what people do to become successful. It usually take years of struggling to build wealth and there is no guarantee. I’m happy for this man

[@sporteditionpodcast]

No doubt, the whole world knows the Igbos are hard working! They build good careers, businesses and are not shy of new challenges.

[@iykeereama2661]

Igbos don't only build in there home town they build and develop any were they found them selves im a proud one big up Ndi Odogwu

[@thelocdtype]

This is true. They have chased them away from Lagos...not so smart

[@TheTruth4Sure]

@@thelocdtypeYariba man, enemy of Success.

[@denisouncho2513]

If Nigeria had good leadership i swear it would have been a very well established country in Africa on top it’s current reputation.Love my Nigerian brothers and sisters from 🇰🇪

[@amandaeguale1641]

We love you too ❤

[@nakedbrownape]

How can there be good leadership if all the talented people are running away to make money? Also, I is there really no better way to send wealth back home than build a uselessly large mansion?

[@edringweeko3419]

Can’t you just type the contest without telling us where u come from tired to see this

[@denisouncho2513]

@@edringweeko3419 sorry but you can unsee the comment if possible

[@11bornrich]

@@nakedbrownape A lot of the younger generation is going back to Nigeria, mostly to Lagos but if the government can sort of the security issues, we'll have no issues bringing more of our money back to Nigeria.

[@MangaOnline-uq2fo]

Let these people enjoy their hard work and luxury since it can’t be brought with you. I like Nigeria and as a Jamaican, I’m sending nothing but love and positivity to you all. 🙏🏽

[@Crystal4ya]

Most of these rich men started from the scratch and through the Grace of God, got to the top. Unlike some of our youths of today, after seeing these rich men they want fast cash and it ends quickly!. God please bless every young man/woman that are sincerely thriving to make it🙏🏾💕. Keep doing you Steven!👌🏾🔥

[@udochukwugodwin94]

Exactly

[@shafaatuhalilu3083]

You said my mind ☑️

[@abrahambobbie6701]

Well spoken!!

[@n.g.l.]

GRACE OF GOD AMEN!

[@zuzunoxmtombeni4416]

I love your mind sis,speak the truth.

[@nationalhubwithvestyle]

I am busy building a first smart home in Namibia because of this channel🙌🏽

[@pamiebony7592]

🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦

[@andreinabarthly8543]

That’s amazing, I love Namibia!

[@CarmeloGardner]

Our you American. Is it true American s can't own land only rent

[@andreinabarthly8543]

@@CarmeloGardner Yes, people own their land but because of property taxes people say you don't really own it. If you don'y pay your taxes for long enough your land can be seized through a process called eminent domain.

[@andreabobbette825]

I love it!❤ stay 🙌 blessed

[@evidenthustle]

The Igbo way of coming back home is kinda like the Limpopo Mansion owners here in South Africa 🇿🇦 they too do that, and I like it because it gives great value to village homes, and let's a black child know that they too can succeed ❤ Thanks Steven for a great video as usual

[@JHKanus]

It's a good idea. It develops villages very fast. I'm proud of every African who builds back home no matter where he/she is. We all hope to come back home, we don't want to die in another man's land.

[@ankaakira1773]

Beauty, i came from a very large family in igbo land, everyone based in U.S, we are 12 in number when you add our kids we are almost 75 people, together we have over 2 hectares of land and 10 mansion, but i tell you, the houses are just there, i am the only who visit every year for just a month, the rest like to visit once in 4-5 years, it like a kind of waste

[@evidenthustle]

@@ankaakira1773 I get why, because there's no economy in villages but mostly agriculture. So imagine if we were to develop the rural areas as well, make them appealing for us to want to live there 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ankaakira1773]

Obviously you know that in this 21st century, nobody wanna live in the village, everyone wanna live in the city

[@Blackgirlinchina_1]

Remove Igbos from anything South Africans please 🙏

[@Tt-iu4vk]

In South African small towns you will find some really fancy houses like this and the owners are in big cities working and only visit their fansy house once a year. Even the president of SA has this. What they do though is to loan the house to a tourism company to be used as a lodge or property company that will Airbnb it. The house will still be available for the days they want it. You can make money from your mansions, they don't have to be empty and you don't have to pay for the upkeep. Beautiful culture though. Love it.

[@ravinhisom]

I see people curious to know why Igbo mansions have a high pitch roof, i noticed the guy on white shirt couldnt explain it better. Well, from my days as an Architecture student in Nekede, our design professors will insist you make the roof from 2.6m to 3ms high mostly at angle 45 degrees cos we live in tropical rain forest zone, it makes water run off faster and when sun is much, it reduces the heat radiation from the roof to the rooms, making the temperature normal and lastly, it's for esthetics, means it brings a unique beauty to the house. This is what i still remember from 15yrs ago, as i didnt go on with the profession, i wish to read from another architect

[@StevenNdukwu]

Well understandable.. thank you

[@nonsoonyema]

He got the answer right

[@chinedumonyemezikeya251]

Your design professor was useless. I am a Nigerian in the U.S. I'm also an architect and a builder. High pitched roofs are NOT for tropical areas. They are for areas with SNOW. There is a level of ignorance where people see things on TV in U.S and build it without understanding the reasons. Water needs VERY little slope to drain. As a matter of fact, if the pitch is too high the rain water will over shoot the gutters. I just came back from Nigeria. ...I almost threw up seeing the overpitched roofs......SMH.

[@chinedumonyemezikeya251]

​@@nonsoonyemano he did not.

[@nthumeniarchi]

@ravingisom thanks I always wonders why Nigerian house hv high pitch thanks ❤

[@aniopara]

Igbos do this because of the culture. It has become a way of life in the South East. Thank you Steven for the video.

[@everythingclub599]

Stupid question 😂😂, do you think these people want to be abroad? All Africans born in Africa will build back home and come to visit. 1 africa isn't developed, 2 government corrupt 3 school system is a joke 4 work or career path is a joke in Africa 5 security in Africa is a joke.. so these africa will remain abroad for the sake of their family, or business or other stuff, meanwhile they will own land, build mansion back home so that if 1 2 3 4 5 changes and africa becomes like Europe they will be even more wealthy. Imagine if you owned 100 different property in America, so yes they will build in Africa and run away from africa cause as we all know African are useless when it comes to winning 😂😂😂😂😂 no way we should have corrupt government without going to their house and behe@ding them so that next president knows what happen when you don't serve the people but nah we focus on our anger amongst each other

[@yenwuraaku8562]

I like the name sef! Igbo kwenu 🤝🏾😁

[@yenwuraaku8562]

Is he referring to Ebo’s or Igbo’s ? Sounds like Ebo

[@A-fg7ov]

@@yenwuraaku8562 IGBO

[@campaignnews3550]

For those out of envy querying why they are not building development infrastructure for the community, we can assure you that they do all that before even building their house. Just from the 2 house owners interviewed, one pointed at the school he built from the scratch for the community. Another casually showed a drainage system he has done and mentioned that he will tar the road after the drainage is completed. It's only igbos who will use the profit made from their private ventures to do what govt ought to be doing, yet haters whose tribe control govt resources and yet have nothing to show will still criticize.

[@alexsomchai3070]

Don't mind these people, nwanne. Igbo must prosper as long as this earth remains. There's nothing the haters can do about it.

[@caroltome9911]

That’s why Igbos are blessed from the ancient times, it attract jealousy, why competing with someone you should be learning from ❤

[@mhizummy2091]

Exactly ❤

[@AuraAroma-kz5db]

😂😂😂😂 he got a white wife why would u think k he finna do anything for the community 😂 that white woman not having it

[@Godschildjd77]

Many blessings and longer lives to the gentleman and his wife who not only built a mansion for themselves, but also built a SCHOOL for the Village. What an excellent initiative!! 🙏🙏

[@AyiikSouthgate-hn3oh]

I love Igbo. These are people who are immensely proud of theirs roots. They're more of my tribe DINKA. If things as planned in the near future. I Will visit Nigeria. And gonna definitely proceeded to Anambra and Imo state repestively. Kudus Guys. I'm great admirer of how you love your roots.

[@EmekaOkeke-u9o]

Waiting to welcome you to Anambra state. You will enjoy your stay.

[@yusluv]

As a Yoruba boy , this really inspiring for me Respect

[@ycshittu5412]

Don't waste your money building a mansion. It's a terrible business decision. My uncle built a mansion on 7plots of land. When he died, the house became desolate. None of the kids were around and nobody wanted to buy it

[@hugoasuzu6454]

@@ycshittu5412 depending the life your uncle lived so don't generalize it

[@ycshittu5412]

@hugoasuzu6454 he was a high chief with a construction company. He had a lot of money. My point is that those gigantic houses become wastes in future. What's the essence of spending all that money when your kids won't benefit from it in the long run.

[@everythingclub599]

Stupid question 😂😂, do you think these people want to be abroad? All Africans born in Africa will build back home and come to visit. 1 africa isn't developed, 2 government corrupt 3 school system is a joke 4 work or career path is a joke in Africa 5 security in Africa is a joke.. so these africa will remain abroad for the sake of their family, or business or other stuff, meanwhile they will own land, build mansion back home so that if 1 2 3 4 5 changes and africa becomes like Europe they will be even more wealthy. Imagine if you owned 100 different property in America, so yes they will build in Africa and run away from africa cause as we all know African are useless when it comes to winning 😂😂😂😂😂 no way we should have corrupt government without going to their house and behe@ding them so that next president knows what happen when you don't serve the people but nah we focus on our anger amongst each other

[@O-ri-ire]

​@@ycshittu5412Will you keep quiettt! We will start building massive beautiful mansions in Yorubaland, weather you and your uncle likes it or not

[@ghanacommercialbank6390]

I'm a Ghanaian but Nigeria is a great country, still performing better than most countries on the continent with bad leadership.❤❤

[@tristan583]

Yeah not all of us want to scam and kill for money

[@wanjawandia1786]

@@tristan583for sure.

[@bertranbelzor9037]

Would you please tell me what makes Nigeria that Great ? Do you know the terms Social and Economic Indicators that define the weight of a country ? What those indicators are in Nigeria ?

[@truethots3088]

Blah blah blah​@@bertranbelzor9037

[@ReeGeeSolutions]

Don't wanna sound tribalistic, but I need to correct you on the generalisation you did in your comment. It is a section of the Nigerian tribe called the igbos, known for making gold out of dust, particularly likened to the Jews for their resilience and never say die spirit that deserves this your accolade. They put Nigeria on the global map with their enormous talents, wisdom, skill, and every good and bad things.

[@sergekoffi4969]

Watching from France, I am Ivorian and that inspires me a lot. Thanks for the great work and keep going.

[@eotikurac]

when are you leaving france?

[@valentinechukwuka4403]

My grandfather explained this to me that the property loss after the civil war was a huge motivation behind that.The civil war was a huge lesson because most of our kinsmen lost their homes and properties in other regions as proceeds of war

[@clivewatson8038]

They would lose it today too because no infrastructure build around defending those properties

[@godsonchukwujama3071]

@@clivewatson8038it’s a possibility, yes, but it’s very unlikely for an Igbo man to lose his property in his home town. Properties in such areas which we call ancestral lands (if inherited, which is mostly the case) are tied to the family name, and the communities are majorly governed by the local community laws. In most cases, the entire community knows what land belongs to what family, so even if a war happens, there must always be witness to know which surname is tied to that property. Federal or state government has no right over those lands. Taking those ancestral lands away from the locals is like waging a war against the locals

[@victornyaga]

Watching from Kenya. The couple that is also building the village school is so inspiring. They have worked hard to build their company and positively impact their rural society.

[@derrickmutuma7185]

GEMA needs to build big mansions in the village too. Luo brothers are doing it.

[@bella-qz6ls]

​@@derrickmutuma7185..Luos got a wake up call after 2007..My first time touring their land last yr I was shocked in a good way

[@therealist2866]

Most schools and hospitals in rural Nigeria (at least in Southern Nigeria) are built by private philanthropists.

[@likatalikata3823]

@@derrickmutuma7185 GEMA especially Kikuyus invest in Nairobi. I singled Kikuyus because they are analogous to the Igbo when it comes to Kenyan tribes. Economically vibrant, settling far from home but not well liked by others with a history of always being displaced for political reasons. To be fair Nairobi is basically at the edge of the GEMA traditional lands so they find it more convenient investing in the city than deep in the village.

[@derrickmutuma7185]

@@likatalikata3823 Fair point. But the Igbos invest in the cities too. They invest in the village to gain prestige. GEMA must also not forget their traditional homelands.

[@kennyu2073]

It’s not just show off. Anything can happen anywhere and at anytime. Igbos went through the war and lost everything. They put their most back home. Another thing is that people do retire back home, I know this firsthand.

[@neggro123]

Anything true we might be living in the days before WW3 in The West

[@ZoeyBrendan]

Yes o ..once beaten, twice shy

[@Realmadrid2fye]

I’m African American this is motivation. Respect to you guys!

[@victornwokoma9924]

Igbo's do not build mansion in their villages for bragging. Bringing your wealth home is key to every Igbo who make money, the joy, the comfort and rest my mind you feel is something you can not compare with even though you may spend few weeks. This same feelings is also enjoyed by those who built bungalows. By time Igbo's fullly develop their region as they are doing now, not just building mansion but building industries and businesses, these homes will be occupied by their owners permanently, and this is what someone like me is looking ahead to. My best house will be build in my village. It's a thing of joy and give you rest of mind

[@adeOLUWA]

I thought that should be obvious to anyone? Shouldn't you develop where you came from by building the best you can afford there? It's annoying when some people accuse South Easterns of "bragging".

[@ChukwubuDike]

It's not obvious to everyone. They don't go back to their villages.​@@adeOLUWA

[@Chrisugo]

Guys, it's good to build a good house in your home town . That is where you should retire, not in another man's own hometown . Beyond bragging, it gives you that sense of connection to your roots. Nwanne like that man said; it might seem stupid, but thats what we do. Period. Anyi bu ndi igbo.

[@abbiuda]

I am from Kenya and I enjoyed watching this, i need to show it to my Igbo friends and prompt them to keep the culture burning Akulwono...okwonya...akaranya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇳🇬

[@fencomed]

LOL, you tried with the Igbo language.

[@murphyiyke7651]

Akulu ulo,okwu onye kpatalaya.. meaning no matter how rich you are if you don't have the evidence in your own community that means you are not really rich..

[@longinusukenta]

​@murphyiyke7651 It all depends on the Igbo dialect. In my own Igbo dialect, it is pronounced as "aku ruo ulo, amara onye kpatara ya".

[@Spack2023]

No igbo person needs to be reminded on what to do. It’s etched at the back of their minds. Those your friends are already going to do it regardless. It’s just a matter of them getting to the money

[@steveveron251]

😂😂what is this

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

Right now I can't lie I like that it's used as an inspiration so the kids can dream big. Love from Brooklyn NY, one day hoping to see the motherland.

[@nancyfrancis5251]

Not only in Nigeria, even in Tanzania 🇹🇿 we believe it's an honor to build a nice house back home

[@annejames890]

I totally understand but to not live in it and so man Nigerians are suffering .

[@hassanas.benjamin3818]

Tanzania are the Nice African I have ever met. Yal are so kind to ppl. Much love too you

[@MorenikeAdekoya-u2i]

I fell like almost all Africans are nice well except the scammers but of course everyone has their opinion

[@user-ug1sl3xy9r]

The answer to the question is simple. It is because they can afford it.

[@peggyclio1199]

No, even you can afford you must not loose sense of respect! Money cost lives, why using them just to make your "proud" in empty houses?

[@solomondavid3422]

​@@peggyclio1199remember we don't pay house tax, everyone makes money to be proud and whatever you do with money is for your pride, if it's not for your pride then become poor.

[@startingtech3900]

@@solomondavid3422so dope they screw us w property taxes here in states

[@judeezeala2008]

In Igbo land it is cultural to build in your village. So everyone builds according to his purse. So you have a wide range of sizes of houses from 4,5,6- room etc bungalows to small, medium and large sized duplexes to the exquisite mansions in the Igbo villages. Funny thing is that each one of the builders feels the same sense of accomplishment after building his village house. What the Igbos dread in not having a decent house to call his own in his village. Big money big house, small money small but decent house. Everybody is happy.QED.

[@user-ug1sl3xy9r]

@judeezeala2008 whether it is a culture of not. It is not all igbos who have built mansions. Those who have built can afford to do so. Finito

[@wnalikka]

Igbos are brilliant. Every man should have a yard in their ancestral village. That is his own home where his family and blood line gathers and pride in. Even if they're "empty". The spirits of the family and clan must have a home. Blessings come from home too. I wish Baganda diaspora would copy that

[@greenlifegroup6804]

I love this igbo tribe. I have also acquired an igbo name for myself

[@MrLosches]

Interesting to know about Igbos. Much love from Namibia 🇳🇦

[@obisonuche9456]

We love you too

[@kingsleyanyanwu5915]

Thanks and pls accept our condolences over your late President😢happy the succession plan was well planned

[@ricquelchambers9709]

I enjoyed watching this video,I also has built a massive mansion in Trinidad 🇹🇹 in my village.

[@angelicakweku5293]

Beautiful!!

[@nze777obi]

Most of Trinadad and Tobago people are original Igbo descendants.❤

[@KaceeSweetheart]

​@@nze777obisay swr

[@juliajohnson9400]

It is home. It is where we Igbos gather after a long time away working in strange lands. “...how can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?” This is how we sing our song, in our homeland. Our family in the East will see that we are doing well. Our traditional weddings, burial rites, rites of passage, we do it at home. It's really nice coming home to a comfortable house for festive season. The future generation will also know they have a place they can come back to. No matter what happens wherever you are, you have a place you can go back to. As for the other amenities, we're getting there. Udo!

[@juliatripp2010]

Very interesting. Beautiful. I wanted to see more of the house that had the zig zag landscaping which you showed briefly. The most important thing to me, however, was the fact that one man built a school. That impressed me the most.

[@StevenNdukwu]

More to come!

[@wisdomcharles6664]

My love for NDIGBO ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ great people with great minds, very accommodating, God bless you people.

[@kawenbitto]

IGBO culture is very Rich, proud to know the Igbo tribe.

[@wn5049]

I think alot if africans can learn from Igbo culture building back in the village is building Africa. I agree however that this use of western taste is sad and unfortunate. I would love to see African designs promoting local designers and local artisans. Great video thank you! Greetings from 🇰🇪

[@jaypee1284]

Those are Igbo designs but it wasn't explained in the video. Old Igbo architecture had pillars and high roofs, it's our unique design.

[@osawereao]

I am not Ibo and I am not even influenced, but it is absolutely beautiful to build in your home town and villages....because who else will?

[@StevenNdukwu]

Well said!

[@johnbandu2924]

Wow my God this can of the houses you see in western Europe and in America, Wow igbos are blessed tribe..

[@OpinionatedGlobalCitizen]

Even in the USA, they're not everywhere

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I have taught quite a few Nigerians at University. The ones that I taught had strong Christian faith, were motivated, worked hard and were smart.

[@kinguche9208]

That’s igbos they have strong Christian faith

[@bebeentertainment22]

I’m half Yoruba and Igbo and when I tell you my people dey home! Why will I put my riches in America when I’ll be paying taxes even after I die

[@joanasefah6645]

Tax is what has built the the nation 😢❤

[@emiliarose18]

So your resources will be diminishing thanks to inflation. You no get shishi nobody with resources will ever reason like you.

[@enothsnabasa]

I come from western Uganda and from childhood we are told to never forget home! Anywhere else in the world is NEVER HOME! You are told to at least go home once a year. During Christmas season, public transport is always 4X the usual because everyone is going back home. It’s upon such visits that you are prompted to develop your home if you had forgotten 😂. Kudos to those who remember home. We must go back home and build our heritage.

[@ahmedadam26]

As a Sudanese, it looks very stupid in the beginning, like I will never do that. But the amount of respect that I have now for Nigerian culture is undescribable 🔥🔥

[@tyaler9805]

*Igbo culture

[@A-fg7ov]

IGBO***

[@chidace2812]

Igbo culture

[@okechizima3248]

Another important point to note as to the reason why igbos build mansions in the village is the fact that IGbos believe that their ancestors do visit their homes. so putting up an edifice where ur ancestors will converge is a thing of pride. Again igbos believe that no matter where they died their body must be taken back to their hometown for burial. So igbos believe that since their final resting place is their village homes they will rather make it a beautiful one. Igbos desire comfort both in life and death.

[@nnennaokorafor9569]

Remember abandoned properties in Port Harcourt and other places in Nigeria?

[@shansson5130]

Some of our cultures are backward and not serving our modern generations in any way.

[@teeteeme5752]

What a waste.

[@ariamason9324]

There is no comfort in death unless you die in God. You can't take any wealth to the grave.

[@alexsomchai3070]

@@teeteeme5752 It's not a waste. Igbo build both in their villages and in the cities.

[@chimeremezelove1041]

People from other tribe say rhis is a waste of money, they don't know its a culture. But for me i am not going to follow this route for a long time we have neglected our lands, we just build house and leave our lands without proper developments, while we are waiting for the government's to do the developments. So i have told myself that before i have this type of houses and properties i must have empowered as many young people as i can, i will also follow the steps of the arab leaders to see that the southeast where i come from will be the next big thing in world, before i build such houses in my place.

[@obichidosky8770]

Thank you. I thought I was the only one with this mentality, I mean we need to build businesses, schools, hospitals, tech hubs. That's when the full fun will come

[@mylilattempts]

As profound as this sounds, you don’t need to dump on the others. The fact of the matter is that most of these people give back. You’d hardly see a “big man” not do anything for their people. Also, if private individuals do the job for the government, what happens to the money allocated to said developments?

[@paulokeke8337]

@@mylilattempts You're right bro. People think this men don't give back because they don't go about advertising their dids. In my community, a man single-handedly built a road for the community but the local government saw his act of generosity as politics and got the road dilapidated. Saying “One man can't build a road, that's its government property”. All I'm saying is that we have a lot of people who want to help in bigger ways but those in power are our problems. Most of them think that you'll win the hearts of the people and that in return might backfire.

[@Fx_Explains]

​@@mylilattemptshow is saying what he is saying dumping on others? He didn't even criticize them, he just said "for me" I'll do this.... ".

[@AnnaWojcicki-dc2jh]

All the Igbo Richmen are into philanthropy and Igboland have more spread of indginous own manufacturing companies than anywhere else in Nigeria,,what else should they do

[@scottyizsmall]

400k won't get you a studio condo where I live.. To see mansions built for 400k is nuts.

[@bobbydigital5236]

yeah but do you want to live in those neighborhoods with dirty roads and the high possibility of getting robbed?

[@ThePinkPantha21]

You can build a 400k mansion in some parts of the US.

[@thetruth6396]

Because you didn't build it from scratches and a mortgage which is like a a loan.

[@ogonnaudekwe9682]

400k usd can get you a good home even in the US

[@enriquekings9099]

Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪 Very beautiful big houses. One thing I noticed though is lack of trees 🌳 nature around all those beautiful houses. Don't u Nigerians 🇳🇬 love nature?

[@stephenodhiambo7556]

It doesn't seem like they do.

[@JoStylin]

Are we watching the same video? I saw lots of trees

[@joywands1970]

Must be cost of maintenance

[@enriquekings9099]

@JoStylin Look closely and in the mansions compounds. So many viewers have noted the same too.

[@JoStylin]

@@enriquekings9099 I'm Igbo and I can guarantee you 100%, our villages are full of trees since we a forest people. Many of us also own farmlands. Probably why we don't need more trees on our compounds. 😅 Also he didn’t really film the villages. He went to Owerri which is a town. Check out Abiriba if you want to see a real Igbo village surrounded by forests.

[@wysefavor]

As a yoruba man, I believe an Igbo president would be the best for Nigeria!!!

[@Byronic_Man]

Why igbo? Why yoruba? Why not a Nigerian? Think about it as a nation instead of just one group.

[@AL-HAYAAHULIFESTYLES]

Na mumu you be bkos of masion now u don sell ur senses

[@kolextricks5669]

He is a mumu for expressing his opinion?

[@henrypeterkin1]

​@@AL-HAYAAHULIFESTYLESu be mumu 🤡

[@mcdonald1821]

This has being the fear of other tribe. Once an Igbo man gets into power, the country will experience prosperity and no one will want other once back. They know this!

[@Man_like_eazy_d]

Eastern Nigeria is the bottom right side of the Nigerian map not the bottom left. What you highlighted is the West @1:44

[@dejibimbola]

Lol... I was confused by that too

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

😅😅😅

[@fadikifuta]

His map of eastern Nigeria includes Kwara state, and all the other Yoruba states, lol. Graphics department needs retraining.

[@thinkpolhub]

He made a mistake 😅 .

[@maxwellonyesoh2672]

Bro I was a bit confused, highlighting Yoruba States but playing Igbo Music. I thought I was the only one who spotted it

[@cynthiaiweabudike7051]

A foreign land is not your father's land, you can get chased out anytime. Nobody will chase you out of your father's land.

[@A-fg7ov]

‼️‼️‼️

[@Mkombozi255]

Haters will hates without reasons,Kudos to Naija people,brother from 🇹🇿

[@jafarym77]

Kabisa mzee...

[@FellaHAILIRA]

Scammers would love scammers. The rich there are always a Nigerian prince trying to get billions of dollars out of Africa. India and Nigeria is getting attention for good reasons but also for one very bad reason. That is - online scams.

[@mcback4384]

Ni hatari

[@maxesotv]

We the Igbos prefer to be call the Igbos or Biafra than to be call Nigerians

[@ObinnaIzuora-f2f]

​@@maxesotv You and who ?

[@DavidNkwa]

My People and house. Igbo Kwenu!!!! I hope our new generation of billionaires don't follow this path, but follow the path of empowering others with their wealth. This is what I will do as I grow into a billionaire. Thanks for sharing

[@betadu6131]

You are indeed a wise man!

[@Southernview3k]

Start with thousand and million.

[@ademolaabu372]

Nig country big large living.

[@Chrisugo]

But nwanne, you can do both . A good and comfortable house is good, but human empowerment, as Dave said, will go a long way. @Davenkwa, where have you been, bro ? It's been a while since I came across your stuff online. Idi kwa okay ?

[@oraksvisual8654]

​@@Chrisugowiser statement

[@doesmacliche6128]

Im very surprised that other Nigerians are just knowing this beautiful culture of us ...

[@9jaPaparazzi]

I swear

[@OggysDiary]

No mind some ndi efuluefu

[@JosephineEze79]

@@OggysDiary So you know all the cultural traditions in Nigeria? Abeg we're all learning.

[@mhizummy2091]

I swear 😂😂😂

[@drrise6187]

Allah 🙏🙏 I want to come back and say thank you for my life when watching this video back.. Amen

[@EmekaOkeke-u9o]

I see people talking why not build hospital, companies, schools etc. Truth is most of these men have already done so and THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEND THEIR MONEY THEIR OWN WAY.

[@therealist2000]

Self sufficient hospitals and schools don’t last, you need the governments help

[@godschild4615]

@user-jl8ue7fr7k. Where are they building them? Of course they have the right to spend their money how they like but why are they afraid to return home to these mansions, the answer is that the jobless youth will kidnap them. The truth is that they can build their mansion and still help to develop their communities. If westerners think the way you think, their countries will not be developed as it is today such that many are immigrating down there, including you, I believe

[@godschild4615]

@@therealist2000 Government cannot solely manage these facilities either. If you have ever worked or know someone who worked in the civil service in Nigeria, you should know that by now. They have a very nonchalant attitude towards work. In fact Nigerian civil service is the most corrupt organization that exist in Nigeria. The role of government in countries where capitalism is practiced is just to put laws in place regarding the setting up and operation of these facilities and also to enforce such laws in cases of non-compliance. How many government agencies have been run down in Nigeria - Nitel (telecom) but look at how private organizations are doing it today, electricity, etc. Government can still manage some but not everything

[@esthervanda7401]

​@@therealist2000who told you that? Can you say that about government hospital? Lmao

[@therealist2866]

And who told you they don’t build hospitals, companies and schools?! 😳 They are SCORES of schools and public health centers/hospitals built by private citizens and often donated to the government which then runs it into the ground. SMDH

[@amadianaezeumunadi1107]

In Igbo culture, your house is your identity, people passing by will ask whose house is that and the answer will be that it belongs to Maze Obi or Ada Amaka.

[@ugwumbageneral2605]

The regular employment these constructions are creating in the villages are slowing down Rural-Urban migration. So it's a thumb up 👍

[@francisikwueme1688]

Exactly

[@cyriaquesache9627]

I see a lot of similar traits between the Igbo people in Nigeria and the Bamileke people of Cameroon. The culture of building massive homes in the village is very much ingrained in both groups.

[@mercyln6646]

First timer here...i just subscribed. Igbo kwenu. I love the Igbo culture and people. Greetings from Gulu, northern uganda

[@odiakachristopher5773]

Thanks

[@Mindofuche]

Yaa!

[@kinguche9208]

My best friend in Istanbul is from Uganda we love una too

[@gratitudeolu7135]

I think it’s an old ppl thing. My mom built her mansion in her hometown two decades ago. Growing up, she’ll say, “ she built it for us, kids…” so we can visit Nigeria more… 😂😂😂😂 dreams ‼️ but we visited in 2016 n we were like what r we doing in an hotel? She’s like that our house…we were shocked ‼️ it is gigantic ‼️and very beautiful…

[@lawrencee99]

It's Igbo culture not an "old people" thing. I, my brothers and relatives aren't old, but we are all doing same thing

[@SherrieBumbray]

It's definitely ego driven. I know someone who owns commercial and residential properties in the US as well as Ghana. She built a simple house in her village and people mocked her, so she built a bigger home to impress people who have never even traveled to Accra. She was right when she said I don't understand. @conradped.7527

[@ejimjoseph-kr9ec]

He is Yoruba, doesn't understand what a house in Igbo land means. Every living male from the east is worth nothing in the eyes of his people without a house.

[@michaeluwaekwe7566]

The roof is called "send down the rain" ... This because south east is a rain forest location .there is a heavy amonth of rain fall here . So we dont play with roofing like people living in the north ... This is the best style of roofing

[@jamesbrandon8884]

I live in the USA , Never seem this much African Wealth on any TV channel here, my 69 years being on this Earth , BEAUTIFUL

[@stephenoganyo2092]

The video is so inspiring. One community in kenya called luo ,also share most things in common with Igbo.

[@michaelajayi5139]

Igbos are great people 👏 Thank you Steve for this documentary.... You just lifted my spirit ❤️

[@HoneyBunches100]

It’s called Vacation home. In the west, all of the wealthy and many of the upper middle class also have vacation homes where they do not live primarily. These mansions in Nigeria are very, VERY opulent vacation homes though.✨✨✨

[@francisikwueme1688]

Exactly

[@exciting2355]

Everywhere in the world has vacation home built by people or bought. Wonder why this is a problem.

[@nnennaokorafor9569]

People need to know what is going on in other countries. There are vacation mansions for the rich and some middle class

[@chijiobi7760]

Please educate them my sister. Wealthy folks have vacation homes in the south of France where they vacation in the Summer.

[@EmekaOkeke-u9o]

Igbo's build their OWN VACATION HOMES IN THEIR HOME TOWNS. IT IS A CULTURAL PHENOMENON FOR THE IGBO'S. Igbo's love their comfort and taste wherever they are. Love your own taste too. It's a free world.

[@leslieobialor7776]

Thanks a lot for this video, but I urge you to visit Nkwerre and Abiriba.

[@StevenNdukwu]

Maybe one day!

[@mhizummy2091]

@@StevenNdukwupls do it this December thank u Nwannem ❤

[@Emeka_Jeffrey]

I am an igbo man and i will tell you that one of my greatest dream now is to build my own mansion in my village. So willing by God i will do it. If you come to our villages you will understand the motivation of an Igbo man. You must build in your village. This is an igbo culture that's why we'll really hustle hard to achieve it. It is almost like a must in Igboland. Thank you.

[@IamGodSon]

You guys worship money.

[@kodymaniac]

@@IamGodSontell me you’re poor without saying it 😂

[@Savage-prist]

@@IamGodSonyou can worship your poverty in peace ✌️

[@judeezeala2008]

​@@IamGodSonMan think before you speak. The Igboman sees money as his servant. You send your money on errand and it obeys. You shouldn't stress yourself when you have a servant handy. Do you prefer stashing your money in banks and suffer lack?Or you hate hardwork because you relish poverty and living in squalor.

[@nylnyl.]

The mansion is a town hall difference from balalu 😅... This is beautiful 😍

[@catherinemuke986]

Thank you for bringing us this. It's highly inspirational. I'm here in Zambia and hope this will open the eyes of many people.

[@adreanalangston3771]

I wish the video had gone more into the technical aspects of it. I see these huge compounds with only one building having solar panels. If the village itself has no electricity how is the entire compound electrified? Does the compound use well water? If so, do they use whole house filters? Does the village have a sewage treatment plant? If the answer is no does the compound have a septic tank? How big is the house of the family that owns the truck service that comes and empties septic tanks then?

[@iam9088]

You can find this in GHANA 🇬🇭. KWAHU people in Ghana on the Mountains are like the IGBOS OBO in KWAHU is more Beautiful than LONDON, They are the RICHEST in Ghana 🇬🇭. Honesty and hard Work People I Live in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 🇬🇭

[@odenehoakowua]

That is what you think.

[@ankaakira1773]

What is the richest man in that Kwahu worth?

[@generalnwankwo8689]

I hope those in Lagos who continue to harass Igbos go and develop your place are all seeing this. Well it is well God bless and continue to Bless the Igbos and All Who wish to be Blessed.

[@eimagazinehaleem6601]

You are building houses where no one resides, not schools, not hospitals... learn !!!

[@onyiiilo378]

​@@eimagazinehaleem6601 Ars you stupid!?! Igbo men are building schools, hospitals, research centres, markets, roads etc! Individuals! No where in the nation can compete!

[@ugwucyril9681]

​@@eimagazinehaleem6601Are we complaining?? Which one are you people building in your villages?? This is why Yoruba villages are like evil forest

[@ankaakira1773]

That place is the village, Igbo have other cities like owerri, Enugu and Awka

[@Remi-j7z]

@@ugwucyril9681 Really!! Are you this bitter ? Evil forest !!!! As a Yoruba person I wish you well. However remember "vanity upon vanity equals vanity".

[@estherchizaramngele9586]

The most important reason is that the Igbo men have exceptional business acumen. They understand that no matter where they go, once there’s an unrest, he must run back home. This concept is using wealth as a shield not just to show off. When things fall apart. The Igbo man have his hometown where he would be received and treated as a king. Their industrious nature takes them abroad, where they work and toil to make a name for themselves and their linages. But regardless how long and what you achieve elsewhere, that’s still another man’s land.

[@celinedaphoenix]

Can i love this comment more?

[@estherchizaramngele9586]

@@celinedaphoenix 😁😁😁💕

[@drsamghana]

I have lived in NRI near ekulobia and closer to Awka. Elikano was my boss and he once told me that if you claim to have money or a big boy, it’s your village home that justifies your wealth.

[@zoejesus52]

I love the houses, beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤. Igbo's are really outdoing themselves when it comes to sizzling class.

[@iammammyafrika]

Love your Neville pic 😉

[@maki7818]

❤❤❤❤❤ this is excellent. Raise the game now. I heard someone saying the roads are bad. Club up and build roads for yourselves. And also campaign for polical office to implement good policies for the country. A thousand kisses💋 from me in South Africa.

[@ugowilliams8437]

Igbo guys are very wealthy and have outlandish tastes of residential estates. They are the Jews of Nigeria. Who would have imagined and expected the tribe to bounce back with such stupendous wealth after going through a devastating Civil War which decimated their region and killed many resourceful and illustrious indigenes. They were even given a paltry handout of £20 to begin life irrespective of how much they had as cash which was confiscated by the Nigerian government. The story of the Igbos is very inspirational and unbelievable.

[@ghsense2626]

Go to Israel they have proper roads transforming the desert into actual habitable places. Don't compare the Jews to nobody. Let the igbos flaunt individually like all other rich Africans

[@Hallfighting]

Stop all this Jews nonsense!!! Igbos are igbos

[@nnennaokorafor9569]

Thank you for the correct history

[@chijiobi7760]

@@ghsense2626 Souls full of hatred like Hitler.

[@shansson5130]

If we must compare ourselves to Jews which we are not, why don't we see Israels functioning roads, medical research, technology, organisation, wisdom & copy those things