Obi Cubana Explained

Obi Cubana
Birth Name:Obinna Iyiegbu
Birth Date: December df=yes
Birth Place:Idemili South, Anambra State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Spouse:Ebele Iyiegbu
Children:4

Obinna "Obi" Iyiegbu (born 12 April 1975;), best known as Obi Cubana, is a Nigerian businessman, socialite, entertainer and philanthropist. He currently chairs the Cubana Group.[1]

Early life and education

Iyiegbu was born on 12 April 1975 in Anambra State and his mother is Ezinne Iyiegbu.[2] He is from Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.[3] [4] He is married with four children.[5]

His early schooling was at Central Primary School before attending Dennis Memorial Grammar School for his secondary education. After his secondary education, he proceeded to University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1998.[6] [7] He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on the 26th November, 2022.[8]

Career

Iyiegbu is the Chairman/Founder of the Cubana Group. Iyiegbu's career as an entrepreneur started in 2006 when he founded a nightclub called Ibiza Club in Abuja. In 2009, he established a hospitality club called Cubana in Owerri, Imo State.[9] [10]

Other establishments under the Cubana Group include:

Awards

The Founder/Chairman of the Cubana Group popularly known as Obi Cubana has won several awards, some of which are:

Notes and References

  1. Firm partners Cubana Group to boost products brand. Ngozi. Egenuka. October 28, 2021. The Guardian. January 14, 2022.
  2. Web site: 2021-07-17. Why everyone is talking about Obi Cubana's mum's burial. 2021-07-19. en-GB. Premium Times. Jayne. Augoye.
  3. News: Interesting reasons why Nigerians dey tok about Obi Cubana mama burial. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-07-19.
  4. Web site: 2021-07-17. Abba Kyari : Why I attended Obi Cubana mother's burial. 2021-07-19. P.M. News. Muhamin. Olowoporoku. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2022-11-20 . Obinna Iyiegbu: Obi Cubana biography and life . 2023-04-21 . Clacified . en.
  6. Web site: 15 things you should know about Obi Cubana. 23 March 2022. Ekaete. Bassey. 19 July 2021. The Nation.
  7. Web site: Obi Cubana source of Income: Cubana Chief Priest oga Obinna Iyiegbu source of money. 17 July 2021. BBC News Pidgin.
  8. Web site: Okeowo . Kehinde . 2022-11-28 . Obi Cubana bags }} doctorate degree from ESUT ]. 2023-04-21 . TheNiche . en-US.
  9. News: Wetin we know about Obi Cubana source of money. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-07-19.
  10. Web site: Oyediji. Tayo. 2019-05-30. How OBI CUBANA Rocks LAGOS & ABUJA. 2021-07-19. City People Magazine. en-US.
  11. Web site: Tyohemba . Henry . 2022-06-23 . New Dawn, Cubana Unveil New Estate . 2024-08-10 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2022-06-27 . Obi Cubana develops smart homes, golf resort on 89.6ha land - Daily Trust . 2024-08-10 . dailytrust.com/ . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2024-05-26 . Obi Cubana Net Worth, Biography, Companies & Business Empire - Dockaysworld . 2024-06-28 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Who Is Obi Cubana? - Biography and Early Life of The Lagos Big Boy . 2023-04-21 . buzznigeria.com.
  15. Web site: 2022-11-06 . Obi Cubana, Toyin Abraham, others awarded at ACIS award . 2023-04-21 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.

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