Markfemi:
yawwwwwn still on 96 when yoruba don cross 200

200? That was where your mother lost count before she met your father

Doublecheck:


You should check to see if your mothers head have not been decapitated first

By Ibo baddo members I'm scared pig !

deomello:



I don't remember asserting anything about beauty or stopping people from posting anything, the issue here is people lying, making false and bogus claims and refusing to correct their false and deceiving info.


It's ok if you enjoy fake, 419 and bogus claims, other people simply don't

If you see anyone that is fake then counter it with evidence not really attacking the poster. For me its not bad for Yoruba and Igbo to showcase their achievements. It is good and will motivate others to strive towards achieving excellent goals. Cheers.

Markfemi:


At the end of the day na Yoruba get nairaland

At the rate NK related news is taking over NL Seun will be forced to sell NL to NK then it will be renamed Ipobland

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200 That was where you mother stopped count before she met your father

Pls no need to be harsh on him.You guys are doing a great job for us here. Pls keep it coming and ignore distractions. Cheers bro.

deedeedee1:
It is a big shme that the most industrious ethnic group in africa cannot defend their claim. This has shown that Igbos are just noise makers.
Empty barrels make the loudest noise!
SHM!

Afonja you should have stick with the Afonja narrative "chest beaters" because every Nigerian knows that Afonjas are the noise makers of the federation.

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At the rate NK related news is taking over NL Seun will be forced to sell NL to NK then it will be renamed Ipobland

let kanu buy Igbo land out of Nigeria first

Markfemi:


By Ibo baddo members I'm scared pig !

Olodo you are not any where around Lagos or environ so you have nothing to fear about badoo group a subsidiary of Alaka oil and gas Afonja Ltd. you live in Oshogbo you should be more worried about skull miners who will have your mothers head in a sack at the blink of an eye.

honourhim:


Pls no need to be harsh on him.You guys are doing a great job for us here. Pls keep it coming and ignore distractions. Cheers bro.

In as much as I would love to ignore those trolls, I have noticed that ignoring them fuels their stupidity but engaging them keeps them busy and makes them troll less, so I will engage them for the thread to have some sort of sanity, you don't find Igbo's on the Afonja thread constituting nuisance there, so why are these low life's so shameless to do such here.

Markfemi:


let kanu buy Igbo land out of Nigeria first

You mean the way Igbo's have bought your fathers grave sites in Lagos

Let me share some Proudly Igbo made in Nigerian products. This will take a couple of pages bear with me

Next oil towers VI Lagos.

Photos from Innoson Vehicle manufacturing plant Nnewi

Photo from Juhel Pharm and some Product

Tummy tummy makers of Tummy tummy noodles Nnewi plant

Healthy, hygiene and petrochemical products manufactured In Anambra by Igbo's

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Automobile and motorcycle spare parts manufactured in Anambra by Igbo's

Telecom and multimedia devices manufactured in Anambra by Igbo's

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You mean the way Igbo's have bought your fathers grave sites in Lagos

and your still struggling to list what you have bought

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Olodo you are not any where around Lagos or environ so you have nothing to fear about badoo group a subsidiary of Alaka oil and gas Afonja Ltd. you live in Oshogbo you should be more worried about skull miners who will have your mothers head in a sack at the blink of an eye.

Baddo and Evans are Igbo

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Guys open this site to feed your eyes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Igbo_people

Markfemi:


and your still struggling to list what you have bought

We don't buy we manufacture, stay hooked to the thread and learn.

Markfemi:


Baddo and Evans are Igbo

Afonja don't derail this thread create another one for that, how about the Oba that faked his kidnap is he Igbo too? Afonja stay on topic.

Some Products of Zubix industry Anambra, Afonja come chop

Like many names here are not there

Personalties from Igbo extraction

Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, P.C. (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996),[3] usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism. He was ceremonial head of state of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He served as the second and last Governor-General from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the Eastern Region , and first graduate to join Nigeria Army

Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme frontline Politician, Architect and the first executive Vice-President of Nigeria

Prof Kenneth Dike Nigeria first professor of history, and the founder of national archive, Professor Kenneth Dike who published the first account of trade in Nigeria in pre-colonial times, First black Vice chancellor of University Ibadan,

Professor Frank Ndili who gained a Ph.D in his early ’20s at Cambridge Univesity in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry in the early 60s he made a First Class in Physics and Mathematics at the then University College Ibadan in the early ’50s

Dr Pius Okigbo who became a visiting scholar and Professor of Economics at the University of London in 1954. He is also the first Nigerian Ph.D in Economics

Professor Chike Edozien who was the first Professor of Anatomy at the University College Ibadan

Professor Njoku who became the first Nigerian to earn a Ph.D in Theology from Queens University Belfast in Ireland. He was appointed a Professor of Theology at the University College Zambia in 1952.

Fabian Udekwu Cardiac surgeon, distinguished professor of surgery at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a pioneer of open heart surgery in Africa

Prof Philip emeagwali Computer scientist/geologist, one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of the Connection Machine supercomputer

Professor Okonjo Demography and statistical research into population studies who set up the first Centre for Population Research in Ibadan in the early ’60s. A double Ph.D in Mathematics and Economics

Prof Okoye first Nigerian professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960

Dr Samuel Achilefu - Inventor, biomedical engineer and radiologist.Recently made the news for his invention of infrared goggles, which enables surgeons to see cancer cells during surgery.Owns over 50 US patents.

Dr. Chibugo Okoli becomes first African woman Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the UK, she became the first African medical professional to be appointed to the most powerful dual position as Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the United Kingdom. UGO, as she is known to her friends and peers, became a Consultant in Public Health in the UK only a few years ago, after passing all the medical exams required of all specialist doctors. Within a record time she was sky-rocketed to this extremely powerful new position with a six figure salary in May this year, after beating several competitors and rivals to the coveted post and therefore proving herself worthy of the position to her peers who are mainly European, Her father is Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, the first Nigerian nuclear physicist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, Ile-Ife renamed Obafemi Awolowo University

Chike Obi first Nigerian professor of mathematicsa, Mathematician famous for his work on non-differential equations won the 1985 ICTP Price

Professor Alexander Anumalu who has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Physics three times for his research in Intermediate Quantum Physics. He was also a founding member of the Nigerian Mathematical Centre. Nuclear Physics and Chemistry

Prof Kodilnye first Nigerian professor of miedicine he was appointed a Professor of Medicine at the University of London in 1952. He later became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka after the war.

Professor Ntukoju – the first Professor of Astronomy –he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics.

Cyril Agodi Onwumechili - Nigeria's first Nuclear Physicist.

Prof Barth Nnaji first indegious owner of Power plant in Nigeria (Geometrics)

Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953

First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research

Prof Chinua Achebe great writer -Things Fall Apart/Chinua Achebe.One of the top 100 greatest books of all time, according to Time Magazine, The Guardian. Arguably the go to book for modern African literature. Most translated African book.Written by the christened "father of modern African Literature" himself

Cyprian Ekwensi MFR, a writer of international repute, Arguably Nigeria's most prolific writer. Hardly mentioned when talking about the literary greats but one cannot deny that his books have played a considerable role in shaping any part of Nigeria's literati. Fast-paced stories that are set in diverse locales in the country irrespective of origin. Notable books include Jagua Nana, An Africa's Night Entertainment, Burning Grass, The Passport of Mallam Illia.

Prof Emeka Anyaoku first African commom wealth chairman

Prof Ben Enwonwu first Nigerian sculptor of international repute with artwork gracing the United Nations headquarters

Professor Samuel Okoye was black Africa's first PhD in RadioAstronomy who along with Antony Hewish of the University of Cambridge discovered the radio source of Crab Nebula neutron star.

Chief Jerome Udoji a social reformer was the first African to be made a 'D.O' (District Officer) by the Colonial Administration

Chimamanda Adichie Novelist Contemporary literary writer with critical acclaims. An insufferable feminist, a great storyteller and Bestselling author. It doesn't hurt that Beyonce is a fangirl .Awards and achievements: Orange prize winner and once part of the Man Booker dozen. Notable books: Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah.

Gilbert Kodilinye BA(Oxon) MA(Oxon) LL.M(Lond) Barrist -at-Law

Francisca Nneka Okeke- L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Laureate for Africa in 2013, winner.

Chuka Umunna, a British Labor Party Member of Parliament for Streatham constituency

Chinyelu Onwurah, a British Labor Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central, becoming the first female British MP of African origin

Lieutenant-General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, appointed in 2008 by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as Military Advisor on UN Peacekeeping Operations.

Charles Soludo renowned professor Economics and fromer CBN Governor

Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy MBE, a London-based visual artist. The first black artist to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II when commissioned to paint the official Golden Jubilee portrai

Francis Akpuaka - a renowned professor of plastic surgery

Dr. Onyewu attended elementary school in upstate New York. He completed his high school education in Nigeria before attending Boston University as a commonwealth scholar. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his general surgery at Howard University Hospital under Dr. Lasalle Leffall, earning the chairman’s award both as the intern of the year and the Chief Resident of the Year. He then completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the Georgetown University Hospital under Dr. Scott Spear. Dr. Onyewu became a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery in 1997.
Dr. Onyewu specializes in surgery of the breast, reconstruction, augmentation, breast lifts and body sculpturing using liposuction. He also has performed many successful procedures to remove Keloid scars.

Elechi Amadi,THE CONCUBINE(1966) his first novel

prof Eni. Njoku first African black VC university of Lagos first Nigeria Professor of Microbiology

Olaudah Equiano.Not necessarily a master of the literary arts, however his memoir, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," published in 1789, is regarded by many as the "the true beginning of Modern African Literature."

Flora Nwapa, Nigeria's first female Novelist.

Buchi EmechetaOr the Feminist writer at a time in Nigeria when "feminism" was at the backburner of any sociological discussion

Chukwuedu Nathaniel II Nwokolo (19 April 1921 – 18 May 2014)[6][7] was an internationally distinguished tropical diseases, nutrition, human, medical, biological and life sciences expert; plus research scientist, scholar, pioneer medical doctor, author, humanitarian and acclaimed professor of medicine.[8][9] He was Nigerian, and is listed in the Who's Who in Nigeria series by Newswatch.[10] Nwokolo was outstandingly recognised worldwide for discovering and mapping out the area of paragonimiasis lung disease in Eastern Nigeria, with a study of the disease in Africa and clinical research for its control.[11] Nwokolo founded SICREP: Sickle Cell Research Programme to effectively fight the disease in Nigeria and globa

Prof Chukwuemeka Ike great writer his famous novel THE BOTTLED LEOPARD

Nnedi Okoroafor - dedicated to writing African Fantasy/Science Fiction It remains to be seen if she is going to be considered one of the great writers in future, but I am including her here because her genre of writing is hardly tackled by most African novelists. She is also an very notable writer for teens and young adults in this regard.Her influences include Ben Okri and Octavia Butler.Notable books: Lagoon, Who Fears Death, Zahra the Windseeker.

Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, Prolific inventor and scientist.Holds over 120 US patents and over 160 global patents. Voted inventor of the year in 2006 from the New York Intellectual Property Association.

Prof Dora Akunyili renowned professor of pharmacist

NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA-she was a two time director of the world bank.unarguably one of the greatest influencers of all time in the world bank.

OBY EZEKWESILI-She is a former vice president of the world bank.

ARUNMA OTEH-she is the current treasurer and vice president of the world bank.

Patrick Okedinachi Utomi (born February 6, 1956) is a Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate, with a passion for the dignity of the human person and the spirit of enterprise.

Captain Chinyere Kalu, Nigeria's first female pilot.

20yrs Favour Odozor emerged as the youngest commercial licenced pilot in Africa

Kimberly Anyadike, 15, becomes youngest African American female to pilot plane cross-country
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/kimberly-anyadike-15-youngest-african-american-female-pilot-plane-cross-country-article-1.399825

Chief Innocent Chukwuma founder of innoson group first indigenous vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria

sir Louis Odemagu Ojukwu first nigerian millionaire and the founder of nigeria stock exchange.

Christopher Okigbo - The Poet.

prof Onuora Nzekwu for "Eze Goes To School", (one of the most widely read early African short stories);

Pita Nwana for "Omenuko" (one of the earliest novels written in an African indigenous language);

Jaja of Opobo (full name: Jubo Jubogha; 1821–1891) was a merchant prince and the founder of Opobo city-state in an area that is now part of Nigeria. Born in Umuduruoha, Amaigbo,[citation needed] in Igboland, he was sold at about the age of twelve as a slave in Bonny. Jumo Jumofe later took the name "Jaja" for his dealings with the British.

Colonel Edwin Njoku first Africa colonel in US army

Dr. Njoku's other activities have included development of microwave remote sensing retrieval algorithms for land, ocean, atmosphere, and cryospheric investigations; technology studies utilizing large deployable antennas for spaceborne microwave sensing; and field campaigns using airborne microwave radiometers and radar systems.
Education
•Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1976)
•M.S., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1974)
•B.A., Natural Sciences/Electrical Sciences, Cambridge University (1972)
•Visiting Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environ. Engineering, MIT. (2001-2002)
•Program Scientist, Ocean Processes Branch and Earth Science Data and Information Systems, NASA Headquarters (1986-1990)
•Associate Professor, Dept. of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA (1984-1986)
•Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria (1980-1981)
Selected Awards
•English-Speaking Union, King George VI Memorial Scholarship (1972)
•National Acad. of Sciences/NRC, Resident Research Assoc. (1976)
•NASA Group Achievement Awards (1980, 1982, 1985, 2013)
•NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1985)
•Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (1995)
•Visiting Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001-02)

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar and Emmy awards nominee, Bafta Awards Winner.Notable films - 12 years a Slave, Children of Men, American Gangster. Slated to play the villain in Marvel Comics upcoming movie "Dr. Strange."

Uzo Aduba, Emmy Award winning actress.Nigerian American actress who shot to the limelight via her role as "Crazy Eyes" in Orange is the New Black.

Alban Uzoma Nwapa (born 26 August 1957), known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer with his own record label dr-records.His music can best be described as a Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style. He sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide and is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life".

P-Square - Arguably Africa's biggest pop artists today. The dynamic duo command arenas full of idoilizing fans. Video, Personally, currently hosts the highest number of views by a Nigerian artist at YouTube.

Chioma Ajunwa Nigeria's first and only individual Olympic Gold Medalist.

Team Nigeria Beatrice Utondu,, Christy Opara-Thompson, and Mary Onyali victorious after winning Women's 4x100M Relay Final bronze medal at Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic.

Dick Tiger was one of the greatest fighters to come out of Africa. He became a two-time undisputed world middleweight titlist and helped keep boxing alive during the 1950s boxing industry recession. Tiger earned an undisputed Light-Heavyweight world championship. In 1962, Tiger won the world middleweight boxing championship.On May 20, 1965, Tiger floored Rubin "Hurricane" Carter three times and won a unanimous 10-round decision. Tiger took on Gene Fullmer and won the world's Middleweight title by decision in fifteen. Later in a rematch he drew in fifteen and in the rubber match won by knockout in seven rounds.Tiger was an "in-house fighter" at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

Jay Jay Okocha great footballer

Kanu Nwankwo most decorated Nigerian footballer (golden boy)

Christian Chukwu great footballer and coach

Stephen Keshi great footballer and international coach

MIKEL OBI as most decorated baller

Edward James Roye was a pure descendent of the Ibo tribe (West Africa, Nigeria), born in Newark, Ohio, USA, on February 3, 1815. He was the first pure black person to become President of Liberia. He arrived as a new immigrant in 1846, one year before Independence was proclaimed.

Amobi Okoye, Youngest player to be drafted by an NFL team

Osi Umenyiora- two times Superbowl winner with The NY Giants

Nnamdi Asomugha- one of the highest paid players In the NFL

Oluchi Orlandi - Nigeria's most famous international fashion model. First face of Africa winner.

Adaora Akubilo - Glamour/Commercial Model. Appeared in Sports Illustrated in 2012 and 2013.Has also been in campaigns for CoverGirl, Pantene, Garnier and Abercrombie and Fitch. She has been featured in commercials for JC Penney, MaryKay, Target, and Macy's.

Chinenye Ochuba- MBGN 2002. Followed in the heels of Agbani Darego by becoming a top 10 finalist at the 2002 Miss World beauty pageant.

Maki Oh (Amaka Osakwe) - Fashion Designer.First African designer to be invited to the White House by Michelle Obama.Designs worn by Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Lupita Nyongo, Rihanna, Kerry Washington, among other celebrities.

William Okpo - Fashion Brand created by two.Nigerian sisters. Solange Knowles is a known fan. Critically acclaimed by Vogue, the New York Times.1. Darlene and Lizzy Okpo2. William Okpo boutique, New York.
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[b]Religious leaders
Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (born in Aguleri, Anambra State, in September 1903 – died in Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was an Igbo from Aguleri in Anambra East. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. He worked in the parishes of Nnewi, Dunukofia, Akpu/Ajalli and Aguleri and was later a Cistercian monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England. Pope John Paul II beatified him on March 22, 1998, saying "Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi is a prime example of the fruits of holiness which have grown and matured in the Church in Nigeria since the Gospel was first preached in this land.

Cardinal Francis Arinze, once considered a potential Pope. *

Bishop Mike Okonkwo Founder Redeemed evengelical mission

Rev Father Ede Holy gost father, founder Madonna University, Caritas university, Osisatech Polytechnic, Mayfreash mortgage bank and Golden trans.

Rev Father Ejike Mbaka Holy gost father

Pastor Lazarus Muoka Founder Lords Chosen[/b]

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See stealing and claiming again.





Valentine Aganbi is the CEO and

SAMUEL ABIOLA-JACOBS is the CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PETER OLADIPO is the SALES MANAGER

ROTIMI AKINTAN is the IT MANAGER

BAYO TITILOYE is the ADMINISTRATION MANAGER




Den don take stealing swear for you people...

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We don't buy we manufacture, stay hooked to the thread and learn.

And you have repeated the same thing over a 1000 times
Lazy noise makers lol

FKO81:
Like many names here are not there

Personalties from Igbo extraction

Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, P.C. (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996),[3] usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism. He was ceremonial head of state of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He served as the second and last Governor-General from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the Eastern Region , and first graduate to join Nigeria Army

Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme frontline Politician, Architect and the first executive Vice-President of Nigeria

Prof Kenneth Dike Nigeria first professor of history, and the founder of national archive, Professor Kenneth Dike who published the first account of trade in Nigeria in pre-colonial times, First black Vice chancellor of University Ibadan,

Professor Frank Ndili who gained a Ph.D in his early ’20s at Cambridge Univesity in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry in the early 60s he made a First Class in Physics and Mathematics at the then University College Ibadan in the early ’50s

Dr Pius Okigbo who became a visiting scholar and Professor of Economics at the University of London in 1954. He is also the first Nigerian Ph.D in Economics

Professor Chike Edozien who was the first Professor of Anatomy at the University College Ibadan

Professor Njoku who became the first Nigerian to earn a Ph.D in Theology from Queens University Belfast in Ireland. He was appointed a Professor of Theology at the University College Zambia in 1952.

Fabian Udekwu Cardiac surgeon, distinguished professor of surgery at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a pioneer of open heart surgery in Africa

Prof Philip emeagwali Computer scientist/geologist, one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of the Connection Machine supercomputer

Professor Okonjo Demography and statistical research into population studies who set up the first Centre for Population Research in Ibadan in the early ’60s. A double Ph.D in Mathematics and Economics

Prof Okoye first Nigerian professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960

Dr Samuel Achilefu - Inventor, biomedical engineer and radiologist.Recently made the news for his invention of infrared goggles, which enables surgeons to see cancer cells during surgery.Owns over 50 US patents.

Dr. Chibugo Okoli becomes first African woman Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the UK, she became the first African medical professional to be appointed to the most powerful dual position as Medical Director and Director of Public Health in the United Kingdom. UGO, as she is known to her friends and peers, became a Consultant in Public Health in the UK only a few years ago, after passing all the medical exams required of all specialist doctors. Within a record time she was sky-rocketed to this extremely powerful new position with a six figure salary in May this year, after beating several competitors and rivals to the coveted post and therefore proving herself worthy of the position to her peers who are mainly European, Her father is Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, the first Nigerian nuclear physicist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, Ile-Ife renamed Obafemi Awolowo University

Chike Obi first Nigerian professor of mathematicsa, Mathematician famous for his work on non-differential equations won the 1985 ICTP Price

Professor Alexander Anumalu who has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Physics three times for his research in Intermediate Quantum Physics. He was also a founding member of the Nigerian Mathematical Centre. Nuclear Physics and Chemistry

Prof Kodilnye first Nigerian professor of miedicine he was appointed a Professor of Medicine at the University of London in 1952. He later became the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka after the war.

Professor Ntukoju – the first Professor of Astronomy –he was the first to earn a double Ph.D in Astronomy and Mathematics.

Cyril Agodi Onwumechili - Nigeria's first Nuclear Physicist.

Prof Barth Nnaji first indegious owner of Power plant in Nigeria (Geometrics)

Professor G D Okafor, who became a Professor of Philosophy at the Amherst College USA in 1953

First Professor of Statistics – Professor Adichie who’s research on Non-Parametric Statistics led to new areas in statistical research

Prof Chinua Achebe great writer -Things Fall Apart/Chinua Achebe.One of the top 100 greatest books of all time, according to Time Magazine, The Guardian. Arguably the go to book for modern African literature. Most translated African book.Written by the christened "father of modern African Literature" himself

Cyprian Ekwensi MFR, a writer of international repute, Arguably Nigeria's most prolific writer. Hardly mentioned when talking about the literary greats but one cannot deny that his books have played a considerable role in shaping any part of Nigeria's literati. Fast-paced stories that are set in diverse locales in the country irrespective of origin. Notable books include Jagua Nana, An Africa's Night Entertainment, Burning Grass, The Passport of Mallam Illia.

Prof Emeka Anyaoku first African commom wealth chairman

Prof Ben Enwonwu first Nigerian sculptor of international repute with artwork gracing the United Nations headquarters

Professor Samuel Okoye was black Africa's first PhD in RadioAstronomy who along with Antony Hewish of the University of Cambridge discovered the radio source of Crab Nebula neutron star.

Chief Jerome Udoji a social reformer was the first African to be made a 'D.O' (District Officer) by the Colonial Administration

Chimamanda Adichie Novelist Contemporary literary writer with critical acclaims. An insufferable feminist, a great storyteller and Bestselling author. It doesn't hurt that Beyonce is a fangirl .Awards and achievements: Orange prize winner and once part of the Man Booker dozen. Notable books: Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah.

Gilbert Kodilinye BA(Oxon) MA(Oxon) LL.M(Lond) Barrist -at-Law

Francisca Nneka Okeke- L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Laureate for Africa in 2013, winner.

Chuka Umunna, a British Labor Party Member of Parliament for Streatham constituency

Chinyelu Onwurah, a British Labor Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central, becoming the first female British MP of African origin

Lieutenant-General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, appointed in 2008 by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as Military Advisor on UN Peacekeeping Operations.

Charles Soludo renowned professor Economics and fromer CBN Governor

Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy MBE, a London-based visual artist. The first black artist to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II when commissioned to paint the official Golden Jubilee portrai

Francis Akpuaka - a renowned professor of plastic surgery

Dr. Onyewu attended elementary school in upstate New York. He completed his high school education in Nigeria before attending Boston University as a commonwealth scholar. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his general surgery at Howard University Hospital under Dr. Lasalle Leffall, earning the chairman’s award both as the intern of the year and the Chief Resident of the Year. He then completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the Georgetown University Hospital under Dr. Scott Spear. Dr. Onyewu became a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery in 1997.
Dr. Onyewu specializes in surgery of the breast, reconstruction, augmentation, breast lifts and body sculpturing using liposuction. He also has performed many successful procedures to remove Keloid scars.

Elechi Amadi,THE CONCUBINE(1966) his first novel

prof Eni. Njoku first African black VC university of Lagos first Nigeria Professor of Microbiology

Olaudah Equiano.Not necessarily a master of the literary arts, however his memoir, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," published in 1789, is regarded by many as the "the true beginning of Modern African Literature."

Flora Nwapa, Nigeria's first female Novelist.

Buchi EmechetaOr the Feminist writer at a time in Nigeria when "feminism" was at the backburner of any sociological discussion

Chukwuedu Nathaniel II Nwokolo (19 April 1921 – 18 May 2014)[6][7] was an internationally distinguished tropical diseases, nutrition, human, medical, biological and life sciences expert; plus research scientist, scholar, pioneer medical doctor, author, humanitarian and acclaimed professor of medicine.[8][9] He was Nigerian, and is listed in the Who's Who in Nigeria series by Newswatch.[10] Nwokolo was outstandingly recognised worldwide for discovering and mapping out the area of paragonimiasis lung disease in Eastern Nigeria, with a study of the disease in Africa and clinical research for its control.[11] Nwokolo founded SICREP: Sickle Cell Research Programme to effectively fight the disease in Nigeria and globa

Prof Chukwuemeka Ike great writer his famous novel THE BOTTLED LEOPARD

Nnedi Okoroafor - dedicated to writing African Fantasy/Science Fiction It remains to be seen if she is going to be considered one of the great writers in future, but I am including her here because her genre of writing is hardly tackled by most African novelists. She is also an very notable writer for teens and young adults in this regard.Her influences include Ben Okri and Octavia Butler.Notable books: Lagoon, Who Fears Death, Zahra the Windseeker.

Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, Prolific inventor and scientist.Holds over 120 US patents and over 160 global patents. Voted inventor of the year in 2006 from the New York Intellectual Property Association.

Prof Dora Akunyili renowned professor of pharmacist

NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA-she was a two time director of the world bank.unarguably one of the greatest influencers of all time in the world bank.

OBY EZEKWESILI-She is a former vice president of the world bank.

ARUNMA OTEH-she is the current treasurer and vice president of the world bank.

Patrick Okedinachi Utomi (born February 6, 1956) is a Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate, with a passion for the dignity of the human person and the spirit of enterprise.

Captain Chinyere Kalu, Nigeria's first female pilot.

20yrs Favour Odozor emerged as the youngest commercial licenced pilot in Africa

Kimberly Anyadike, 15, becomes youngest African American female to pilot plane cross-country
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/kimberly-anyadike-15-youngest-african-american-female-pilot-plane-cross-country-article-1.399825

Chief Innocent Chukwuma founder of innoson group first indigenous vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria

sir Louis Odemagu Ojukwu first nigerian millionaire and the founder of nigeria stock exchange.

Christopher Okigbo - The Poet.

prof Onuora Nzekwu for "Eze Goes To School", (one of the most widely read early African short stories);

Pita Nwana for "Omenuko" (one of the earliest novels written in an African indigenous language);

Jaja of Opobo (full name: Jubo Jubogha; 1821–1891) was a merchant prince and the founder of Opobo city-state in an area that is now part of Nigeria. Born in Umuduruoha, Amaigbo,[citation needed] in Igboland, he was sold at about the age of twelve as a slave in Bonny. Jumo Jumofe later took the name "Jaja" for his dealings with the British.

Colonel Edwin Njoku first Africa colonel in US army

Dr. Njoku's other activities have included development of microwave remote sensing retrieval algorithms for land, ocean, atmosphere, and cryospheric investigations; technology studies utilizing large deployable antennas for spaceborne microwave sensing; and field campaigns using airborne microwave radiometers and radar systems.
Education
•Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1976)
•M.S., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (1974)
•B.A., Natural Sciences/Electrical Sciences, Cambridge University (1972)
•Visiting Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environ. Engineering, MIT. (2001-2002)
•Program Scientist, Ocean Processes Branch and Earth Science Data and Information Systems, NASA Headquarters (1986-1990)
•Associate Professor, Dept. of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA (1984-1986)
•Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria (1980-1981)
Selected Awards
•English-Speaking Union, King George VI Memorial Scholarship (1972)
•National Acad. of Sciences/NRC, Resident Research Assoc. (1976)
•NASA Group Achievement Awards (1980, 1982, 1985, 2013)
•NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1985)
•Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (1995)
•Visiting Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001-02)

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar and Emmy awards nominee, Bafta Awards Winner.Notable films - 12 years a Slave, Children of Men, American Gangster. Slated to play the villain in Marvel Comics upcoming movie "Dr. Strange."

Uzo Aduba, Emmy Award winning actress.Nigerian American actress who shot to the limelight via her role as "Crazy Eyes" in Orange is the New Black.

Alban Uzoma Nwapa (born 26 August 1957), known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer with his own record label dr-records.His music can best be described as a Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style. He sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide and is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life".

P-Square - Arguably Africa's biggest pop artists today. The dynamic duo command arenas full of idoilizing fans. Video, Personally, currently hosts the highest number of views by a Nigerian artist at YouTube.

Chioma Ajunwa Nigeria's first and only individual Olympic Gold Medalist.

Team Nigeria Beatrice Utondu,, Christy Opara-Thompson, and Mary Onyali victorious after winning Women's 4x100M Relay Final bronze medal at Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic.

Dick Tiger was one of the greatest fighters to come out of Africa. He became a two-time undisputed world middleweight titlist and helped keep boxing alive during the 1950s boxing industry recession. Tiger earned an undisputed Light-Heavyweight world championship. In 1962, Tiger won the world middleweight boxing championship.On May 20, 1965, Tiger floored Rubin "Hurricane" Carter three times and won a unanimous 10-round decision. Tiger took on Gene Fullmer and won the world's Middleweight title by decision in fifteen. Later in a rematch he drew in fifteen and in the rubber match won by knockout in seven rounds.Tiger was an "in-house fighter" at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

Jay Jay Okocha great footballer

Kanu Nwankwo most decorated Nigerian footballer (golden boy)

Christian Chukwu great footballer and coach

Stephen Keshi great footballer and international coach

MIKEL OBI as most decorated baller

Edward James Roye was a pure descendent of the Ibo tribe (West Africa, Nigeria), born in Newark, Ohio, USA, on February 3, 1815. He was the first pure black person to become President of Liberia. He arrived as a new immigrant in 1846, one year before Independence was proclaimed.

Amobi Okoye, Youngest player to be drafted by an NFL team

Osi Umenyiora- two times Superbowl winner with The NY Giants

Nnamdi Asomugha- one of the highest paid players In the NFL

Oluchi Orlandi - Nigeria's most famous international fashion model. First face of Africa winner.

Adaora Akubilo - Glamour/Commercial Model. Appeared in Sports Illustrated in 2012 and 2013.Has also been in campaigns for CoverGirl, Pantene, Garnier and Abercrombie and Fitch. She has been featured in commercials for JC Penney, MaryKay, Target, and Macy's.

Chinenye Ochuba- MBGN 2002. Followed in the heels of Agbani Darego by becoming a top 10 finalist at the 2002 Miss World beauty pageant.

Maki Oh (Amaka Osakwe) - Fashion Designer.First African designer to be invited to the White House by Michelle Obama.Designs worn by Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Lupita Nyongo, Rihanna, Kerry Washington, among other celebrities.

William Okpo - Fashion Brand created by two.Nigerian sisters. Solange Knowles is a known fan. Critically acclaimed by Vogue, the New York Times.1. Darlene and Lizzy Okpo2. William Okpo boutique, New York.
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[b]Religious leaders
Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (born in Aguleri, Anambra State, in September 1903 – died in Leicester, England, January 24, 1964) was an Igbo from Aguleri in Anambra East. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. He worked in the parishes of Nnewi, Dunukofia, Akpu/Ajalli and Aguleri and was later a Cistercian monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England. Pope John Paul II beatified him on March 22, 1998, saying "Blessed Cyprian Michael Tansi is a prime example of the fruits of holiness which have grown and matured in the Church in Nigeria since the Gospel was first preached in this land.

Cardinal Francis Arinze, once considered a potential Pope. *

Bishop Mike Okonkwo Founder Redeemed evengelical mission

Rev Father Ede Holy gost father, founder Madonna University, Caritas university, Osisatech Polytechnic, Mayfreash mortgage bank and Golden trans.

Rev Father Ejike Mbaka Holy gost father

Pastor Lazarus Muoka Founder Lords Chosen[/b]

what are they manufacturing pls
Lords chosen is a dead church you don't even want to compare with Yoruba churches

honourhim:


If you see anyone that is fake then counter it with evidence not really attacking the poster. For me its not bad for Yoruba and Igbo to showcase their achievements. It is good and will motivate others to strive towards achieving excellent goals. Cheers.

Iv'e done that countless times i this thread and still doing so.


Go through the thread before your next post and misplaced comment.

Markfemi:


what are they manufacturing pls
Lords chosen is a dead church you don't even want to compare with Yoruba churches

It's called meaningless flooding, page count and thread elongation.