Why Nigerians own Empty Mansions in their Villages

In today's Video we Investigated Why the Igbos in Nigerians own Empty Mansions in their Villages that they don't permanently leave in.
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[@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. ❤

[@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?

[@abogs7848]

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

[@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..

[@marthakaronga6352]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kawenbitto]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nationalhubwithvestyle]

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

[@pamiebony7592]

🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦

[@andreinabarthly8543]

That’s amazing, I love Namibia!

[@user-jh2dw7tf8x]

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

[@andreinabarthly8543]

@@user-jh2dw7tf8x 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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-jl8ue7fr7k]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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***

[@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.

[@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

[@jasperndubuaku]

It is the experience of the civil war that has deiven Igbos towards the xraze of mansions in the village. Most Igbos who where living outside Igbo land came back and experienced homelessness. People who were known millionaires outside and had houses elsewhere could not even accomodate thier families. It was a great lesson. Coupled with tje abandoned property saga which all gave rise to the " aku rue ulo" philosophy which simply translate to the policy of displaying your wealth in the village.

[@7GabriEl7FM7]

This is a interesting documentary. You & the team did a great job interviewing & editing all the footage together in one!🍻💯💯

[@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 ?

[@TheGospelboard]

​@@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.

[@dannyosolo2752]

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

[@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

[@Peacekindness23]

Nigerians Igbo's are very smart❤ Coming from an Black American will be learning. 😊

[@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 ....

[@user-xi6hx1zp3z]

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.

[@AKPAKAGBAWA]

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]

@@AKPAKAGBAWA 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.

[@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

[@thelocdtype544]

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

[@smokingskitchen1789]

The guy with the tooth pick in his mouth, get him back in the video 😂😂Lol he’s too funny Guy said he gave him a blank cheque to put the amount he wants 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love my Nigerian brother . Big up from Jamaica

[@ToluNazzal]

The Igbos are very hard working, focused, excellent in business and they do not hide their wealth.

[@amandadavid5675]

God bless you if I say this now some people will say I don't have sense

[@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

[@hakshustletv]

@@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.

[@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.

[@windamor1517]

In Denmark we have this idiom "when it rains on the priest, it drips on the clerk". Said when one person's wealth or success also benefits his/her surroundings. Even though the owners of the mansions do not live or work there the rest of the year they bring some pride, ressources and work to these communities.

[@inconspicuosdeeds6729]

What sort of pride does this bring to the people in the village? This is pure misplaced priority, it's a complete waste of resources.

[@dendycain4138]

@@inconspicuosdeeds6729 It’s never a misplaced priority to build a home in your village. I don’t know your culture but in Igbo culture, building a house in your ancestral land is not negotiable whether it’s a big house or not. You could hear the man also build a school for his community. So it’s all about building the community and the people. People live in houses and not in bushes. Homes are important no matter how you feel about them.

[@inconspicuosdeeds6729]

@dendycain4138 I am a Nigerian of the Yoruba tribe, my point is simply the practice of wastefulness of our igbo people in building big houses they don't live in, but visits only once in December every year, some of them lives in flats in lagos, some even lives in studio apartments in lagos, yet they build a big house that they visit once a year in the village, how is that a good thing for the people of the village?

[@dendycain4138]

@@inconspicuosdeeds6729 You speak out of limited knowledge on this subject. It’s better to open your mind and learn from the people who practice the culture. First of all, it’s not a waste. NEVER! It’s called development. The same people (eg. you) would say terrible things about them if they never built nice homes in their villages. You would have said they live in mud houses or huts or something. I understand the sentiment & hypocrisy. If in your Yoruba culture, you prefer to build huts in your villages, that’s your choice. I will never call it a misplaced priority or a waste, because I have limited knowledge about why you prefer to live in huts. You mentioned that some of the people who built those mansions live in flats or studio apartments in Lagos.. that’s exactly why you should have paused and reason properly why they do it. When you don’t understand people’s culture and way of life, it’s better to learn about it instead of trying to gaslight yourself and others. You never mentioned that those same people would live in flats or studio apartments and build rental units in that same Lagos & other cities as investments. You never mentioned that those people also build big houses in that same Lagos. So if they could build it in Lagos and other cities, why can’t they build it in their villages? You need to understand that you know very little about the Igbo people because you fail to learn. I can bet that you haven’t travelled to the East before. I want you to also know that Lagos isn’t the only place Igbo people live. In fact, fewer Igbos live in Lagos than Kano state alone. There are more Igbo people in Ivory Coast than in Lagos. The same as in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Togo, Cameroon, etc. Igbo people are business people, they are in every corner of the world doing their businesses. You may want to consider reading more on their entrepreneurial approach from several studies done in Harvard, Yale, UNN, etc. Google comes in handy with many resources. Don’t assume you know them all. Finally, people build houses whether big or small because they can afford it. They never complained about it. It’s very wrong to say it’s a waste or misplaced priority. You don’t tell someone who has other investments in cities and towns how to build a home for themselves in their ancestral communities. Peace ✌🏽

[@inconspicuosdeeds6729]

@dendycain4138 obviously your response is based on impulsive emotions, I don't know if u reside in Nigeria or not, but from your submission, I definitely know more about your tribe than you. I will not flog this issue any longer with you. To you your opinion and to me mine.

[@scottyizsmall]

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

[@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

[@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

[@tialynn3275]

It's the right thing to do. When you bring a visitor from another city home they'll respect you. We do the same thing where I come from in Haiti. The houses in Nigeria looks way nicer for the money though.

[@emmanuellathomas3487]

I’m not Ibo but I give it to you guys ❤can see the source of energy encouragement and support for every Ibo village born!!! I’m highly impressed with the wise saying that wealth must come home 🏡; Keep it up guys ❤

[@igwefrancis9546]

Several foreigners knew its Igbo, but ode prefer Ibo.

[@generalnwankwo8689]

Please give correction without insult.​@@igwefrancis9546

[@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

[@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

[@titikshasharma2959]

It would have been great if they built self sustaining homes or small community/village with solar panels, good roads, large water purifier system, a shop for goods.

[@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!! 🙏🙏

[@Mkombozi255]

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

[@jafarym77]

Kabisa mzee...

[@user-wz7ef1fv4m]

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

[@user-ew2yq6kq2r]

​@@maxesotv You and who ?

[@zuzemoyo7696]

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

[@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

[@IKeepReal]

Love the honesty "it took 20 years" in the making to start his business

[@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.❤

[@evidenthustle2575]

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

[@evidenthustle2575]

@@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

[@Africanvoicez]

Remove Igbos from anything South Africans please 🙏

[@okonkwoemeka9374]

That's the most beautiful thing , owing a mansion in your village, it gives you and your people a special feeling, love this culture and besides it makes your village look beautiful, thank you steeve for this documentary

[@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?

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@nusaibaumarmadaki3418]

I swear we had this conversation three weeks ago with my dad about abandoned mansions in Nigeria especially in the east.

[@ebube4407]

My dear, the mansions are not abandoned ooo, the owners come home. And those villages are now turning to cities, so the owners can decide to rent or stay there permanently

[@jr_cardi5562]

Go and touch the property let confirm if it is really an abandoned property.

[@junsu21]

Glad the algorithm brought this to my attention. Never been to Africa and had no idea soooo many people were spending money like this.

[@ISLANDTRUCKER]

Always build something back home so when Uncle Sam dash yuh weh, yuh have some where to go 🇯🇲💪🏿

[@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.

[@phionakaitesik4052]

More blessings to Ibo bros.imagine one time I had a friend in the city he lived lavishly,but he passed on and we cdnt even access the road to burry him at his father's place,the house was a mad house n in tatters,it was a total shame.im so inspired to start planning my own .Thanks alot🎉❤

[@user-oq3dd5xj9m]

This is what I Call Live your life to the fullest. You earn it maaaan. Bravo... salute

[@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

[@CareerBusPodcast]

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

[@ChiomaOcha1]

WOW beautiful, hard working and never forgot home. I love this.

[@casmary5150]

Fabulous houses. Igbo kwenu. We are into luxury crystal portraits. Our portraits will look Elegant in these buildings 🥰😍😍

[@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

[@doesmacliche6128]

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

[@user-tz1ng5vi6r]

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 😂😂😂

[@yusufpandor3148]

Watching from Zambia, beautiful culture Africans should learn from you guys

[@mollyeephraim]

Today I've watched three of your documentaries for the first time and I'm stuck...this are very entertaining and educative videos.. welldone..

[@johnbandu2924]

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

[@AfricanTravellerChannel]

Even in the USA, they're not everywhere

[@lestendsouza9395]

I shouldn’t have ignored the message when Nigerian prince wanted to give me his inheritance😂😂

[@top10iconic33]

Damn you missed out 😂

[@MgambireBabako]

Damn you too?

[@luislongoria6621]

Why are the mansions empty? Are they vacation rentals? Any true owner would fill the palace with personal possessions and yet, nothing. No personal photos, bare shelves, empty closets even

[@abdirahmanhassan1848]

@@luislongoria6621 they own other homes

[@Savagemode473]

That one was probably a scam

[@frankcurtis3142]

This IS motivating me a lot. Thanks. See you at the top.

[@assibruno3494]

I love mansions 😢 oh Lord. Respect, Nigeria ❤

[@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

[@wisdomcharles6664]

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

[@tellmeastory2323]

Ohh! So lovely. These guys are great to have remembered home. Some would have forgotten their homeland but it's great to see that some people still have sense. All of you I pray you live long and enjoy yourselves. The sky is never your limit. Thank you for making your people proud. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@OnlineCashCraft-hi8xn]

True but you hardly see an Igbo Son or Daughter who gets carried away and forgets where they come from ❤

[@Oopsididntseeyou]

I honestly admire this for their culture. I wish a lot of others did things like this and contributed to where they were brought up

[@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.

[@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

[@davetv4705]

I'm from Plateau State but I'm so much connected to the Igbos. I have more Igbo friends than any other tribe. I served in Abia State. I worked in a Igbo man's company for eight years. This is one of the things I love about the Igbos. No matter how far they go in life, home is always in their hearts. I really don't have any problem with that as long as the source of wealth is legit. This inspired me a lot and I will replicate that in my hometown in the near future. Thanks for sharing, Steve!

[@SamanthaLarbi]

loved this video, thanks for giving us a great documentary!

[@andrewjackman2251]

Nigeria has a great sense of patriotism , and they invest alot of their resources from abroad back to their country , I wish every African country can follow this example,

[@theophilusjadon5931]

Be specific..... IGBO people not all Nigerians

[@andrewjackman2251]

@@theophilusjadon5931 Most Nigerians i know , build up Nigeria into what it is today, they survive as a nation amongst the chaos, their social organization is a great support without government help.

[@A-fg7ov]

IGBO****😊

[@user-jl8ue7fr7k]

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

[@ChinonsoEzenabo]

Before the Biafra War in the '60s, Igbos typically didn't construct houses in their villages. Wealthy Igbo individuals predominantly built residences in the North and Lagos. When the war erupted, the fear of persecution by Northerners and Yoruba in the Nigerian military forced Igbos to return to their villages. Facing poverty upon their return, their properties in other regions were seized by the military, and labelled as abandoned. Fearing a repeat, Igbos began building in their villages, giving rise to the proverb "aku ruo ulo," emphasizing the importance of local wealth over external possessions. Additionally, their obi, a small hut for entertaining visitors and connecting with ancestors, is another aspect of these village mansions.

[@emiliarose18]

In my part of *Ala Igbo* (Igbo Land) When a man dies, You do not lay a dead person in a living person's home, for the viewing of the body, laying in state in one's home for the viewing of the body is part of the funeral rites. *Unless there is a compelling reason. like if they person had injuries in a RTA* (It is also the culture to lie in state in your home and be buried in your compound). Hence the repatriation of remains (bodies) when an Igbo man dies no matter where they were living in the world. So adult men are compelled to have their own home.

[@longinusukenta]

Wealthy Igbos build houses all over Nigeria before the war. The ones who could build in the village also did.

[@mcalism]

Next is to establish businesses to employ and sustain the people year round

[@Sumadeena]

Exactly, this experience is true in somalia war 1990 where some dominant tribes took over properties from other other tribes. Now the country is federal and every tribe is building it's own territory.

[@Jessica-xx7nt]

Super interesting. The accents are beautiful also. Really enjoyed this!

[@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.

[@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

[@user-mc4xm4pi5h]

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

[@olawalessed3627]

This is really a good source of inspiration to go harder Damn ❤

[@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!

[@michaelajayi5139]

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

[@zoejesus52]

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

[@iammammyafrika]

Love your Neville pic 😉

[@stephenoganyo2092]

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

[@ntsikelelophambaniso5926]

From South Africa even in SA we believe if we locate on the cities stays in surbubs we have same believe like Nigerian in SA to build very big mentions in rural areas where we grow up because we believe when you get old you must returned at hom for your retirement at rural areas e.t❤❤❤❤😊

[@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!

[@TheGospelboard]

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

[@nylnyl.]

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

[@Mady-lo6qb]

6:09 Two suggestions. Large walls can accommodate large pieces of artwork. Plant a few trees on your compound. Could be ornamental/flowering or wide canopy to produce shade or fruit trees. The place looks so bare otherwise - like a prison compound with a mansion on it. lol.

[@lionwealth9420]

The Iyizoba family country home you posted is located in Egbengwu Nimo Anambra State are one of the most influential contractors in Anambra and beyond, his house was opened by the then Governor of Anambra State, I'm proudly from Nimo and will surely build a bigger one in my hometown soon enough...

[@yawzerdoink-a-sore-as8159]

Same in Lebanon. The villa is built so the housekeep and the gardener can enjoy it 😂 while the owner is nowhere to be seen

[@yawzerdoink-a-sore-as8159]

They built a tennis court, to professional standards, and nobody in the family knows how to play tennis. I just cannot live a fake life, even if I can afford it. That is the problem, I can not be fake, even if I try

[@oluchiagbalizuii1521]

It's all part of it my dear

[@chinwenzimako7771]

😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@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 ❤

[@mary-comfortogholo4733]

I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. You put in a lot of effort in your videos. Welldone.

[@StevenNdukwu]

Thank you so much!