Obi Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana who took Oba in Anambra State to the pinnacle of world reverence during the burial of his mother on Friday has revealed his true identity as mixed reactions trailed the experience many termed "a Burial Carnival".
Many mouths in the social space trolled the Naira rain that adorned the celebration of life of Obi Cubana's Mother while many obviously saw it as an honour to the late Queen.
His friends and associates in the likes of Cubana Chief Priest, Jowi Zaza, Movie Stars such as Kanayo O. Kanayo (aka Nna anyi Sacrifice), to mention but few, did not only "throw" bundles of Naira but also turned the Scene "a movie setting of extravaganza", which many said should have been used to empower youths in his State.
Little did they know that the 45 year old Nigerian Based billionaire businessman, entertainer, entrepreneur, show killer and more, has philanthropy in his blood as it is obtainable in Anambra State in general.
According to handsome Obi Cubana, "I want to state this clearly, I am not the talking type or Social media interest free person.
"Many have questioned the type of boys and friends I have. To me, I hardly address anyone as my boy because we are all boys to God Almighty.
"I don't have any boy who is into rituals. If you are my boy or my man because I like to address my boys as my men, it means you are working hard and you made your money in a clean way."
The icon went further to enlighten his critics on his philanthropic engagements since 2013, asides his promise of gifting 300 young men in Oba with N1 million each after the mother's burial.
"In 2013, I pushed 53 uneducated Oba boys into the market to learn trading. In 2017, I withdrew all of them from their Ogas and settled all of them with 3million Naira each and paid for their shops.
"I linked 40 of them into importation and made them use my name and platform to import goods into the country. After two years, I checked on them how they were doing and find out some had issues and I supported them again to stand.
"I am happy today that out of the 53 men, 38 are billionaires while the rest are in the level of a millionaire.
"In 2018, I took 100 educated men out of streets and introduced them to the white men for business and today there are billionaires in dollars.
"They also help me in their capacity when I require their help. All their friends both Nigeria and outside patronises me.
Obi Cubana disclosed that he is not only a strategic entrepreneur but also a Brand Ambassador to so many businesses, adding that his ideology spins on the popular Anambra adage, "man grows by raising men."
"I am into hotel and club business and I have so many businesses I am brand ambassadors to.
"I have alliance with spirit drinks and wines. I am brand to many businesses in the world.
"It gives me joy to see my men do well. None of my hotel managers in Nigeria can smell poverty. I encourage them to raise others from their local communities.
"I have never sacked a worker due to misconduct, I bring you in and speak to you the way you will understand."
Speaking on his peaceful and friendly nature, the young CEO stated:
"I have this understanding that we should allow the stubborn people to exist and cool headed people to exist and we make use of them when their needs arises.
"I don't believe in the supremacy of power rather I believe in the fair share of power and authority and allow everyone to feel belonged.
"I have many uncountable people through my hotel business. I have encouraged many, I have made a lot of friends millionaires and billionaires because it gives me joy.
"Seeing them throw money around gives me happiness and they know. So anytime there are with me, they show such attitude of throwing money to please me."
Obi Cubana in the statement reaffirmed his decision of empowering 300 young Oba Boys with N1 million each amounting to N300,000,000, to enable them start up business.
He said, "Yes, I will gift 1 million to 300 Oba boys to start up business" adding that he "will link them up too to make it."
Sharing little and calm words to his critics, Obi Cubana stated:
"Critics is normal and they are there to say what they want to say but when you are doing the right thing, you don't listen to what people say. If I have my way, I will also help those criticising me.
"I have a lot of friends and associates and we are like brothers to each other. We love and encourage one another in good and bad as you have seen in my case that all of them came massively to support me.
"A lot of non-Obas will still benefit from me because I am still in the business of making people great.
On Cubana Chief Priest who many mistake as him Obi Cubana, he said:
"Cubana chief priest is my man and he is a jolly fellow. People mistake him for me. I am Obi Cubana and he is my Chief priest. I hope you understand it now.
The iconic CEO quelled the rumour that he may be delving into politics relative to the massive supports he has already garnered during the burial of his mother.
"I am not into politics and I don't have interest in it till tomorrow. I respect those in politics because dey carry power. Lol hahaha", Obi Cubana warmly cleared.
Obi Cubana encouraged Nigerians to be brotherly and helper of men regardless of the turnout, noting that there is always a joy that people made life through you.
"My advice is they should identify talents and make them great. Don't have any fear of who betrays you tomorrow. Just make men and move. If they remember good, if not, be happy that they made it through you.
"I didn't asked my boys/men for donations or help, I didn't also asked my friends for help or donations they did that on their own and I appreciated their efforts. "Gradually ala Igbo ga adinma," he stated.
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