Obi Cubana

Obinna "Obi Cubana" Iyiegbu (born 12 April 1975) is a Nigerian businessman, socialite, entertainer, and philanthropist, chairman of the Cubana Group. Quotes We've always hinged our belief on integrity, hard work and focus. I wasn't looking for a business I'd do for a few years, make money and go. We're trying to create brands that will outlive us. A business that our children will take over. You know the older generation in Nigeria doesn't build on something that will live after them. That's why once they die, the business dies along with them. "How Obi Cubana Became a Billionaire 'Overnight'", by Dimeji Akinloye, Medium, 3 December 2021 I've done phone business. I would import phones from Dubai, but it failed woefully. I've done a boutique business, named Body and Legs, in Garki. It was one of the best shops. I failed woefully. So, I noticed that I don't know how to do commerce and trading, but in terms of rendering services, which is what I'm doing in entertainment now, I excelled. "How Obi Cubana Became a Billionaire 'Overnight'", by Dimeji Akinloye, Medium, 3 December 2021 Before Cubana Group, I started Ibiza which was an entertainment and hospitality outfit. That was in 2006 in Garki and then right now we have it in Lagos and Awka. But Cubana Group is the luxury end of the Ibiza investment. So, the sole purpose was: I love entertainment and this dated back to my school days because then people gathered in my house and I entertained them. "Cubana Group Will Expand Into Other Countries Within Five Years – Obi Cubana", BusinessDay, 22 March 2022 Life is all about relaxation. If you have a combination of where you can reside and do your sporting activities here I think, it is a great blend. So, at a point we realised that entertainment was not enough. "Why I Veered Into Real Estate – Obi Cubana", The Sun, 22 June 2022 We have broken every known record in the entertainment world and that is why we veered into real estate to provide houses. It is more of diversification and expansion of our business. "Obi Cubana Had to Surmount This Huge Challenge to Become a Billionaire", Business Elites Africa, 2 November 2023 As simple as a South Africa visa was then, I couldn't get it. I was frustrated and fed up. But on second thought, I was like, what am I looking for out there? Everything I've always wanted in life is here. And I went back to plan B. I started working. I prayed... I started putting everything I visualise into practice and they started yielding positive results... and here we are! "Obi Cubana Had to Surmount This Huge Challenge to Become a Billionaire", Business Elites Africa, 2 November 2023 External links Category:Businesspeople from Nigeria Category:Philanthropists Category:1975 births Category:Living people