Celebrating the enterprising spirit of the Igbo people, this section features business pioneers, CEOs, and innovators across industries. From local startups to international ventures, discover the Igbo minds driving economic growth.
Cletus Mmadubugwu Ibeto, born on November 6, 1952, in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, is a renowned businessman and entrepreneur recognized as one of the richest… Read more
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Augustina Ifeyinwa Okpala (M. 2012)
Genevieve Nnaji was born on May 3, 1979, in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, but grew up in Lagos, where she spent most of her formative… Read more
Chief Leonard Stan Nnamdi Ekeh is a distinguished Nigerian businessman and economist, with a vast career in ICT and leadership in multiple high-profile companies. His pioneering efforts in desktop publishing, computer graphics, and ICT distribution in West Africa have made him a significant figure in Nigeria’s technological landscape. Read more
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Chioma Ekeh
Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the senator representing Anambra South senatorial district from 2019 until his death on 27 July 2024. Read more
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Uchenna Ubah
Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu was born in 1909 in Nnewi, a town in present-day Anambra State, Nigeria. Nnewi is known for its industrious spirit and has produced several prominent Nigerian entrepreneurs. Ojukwu’s father was a successful transporter, which exposed him to the world of business from a young age. Read more
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway Read more
Dr. Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with a broad portfolio spanning technology, business, and social advocacy. Born in Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, Dr. Claret, a Finnish-Nigerian citizen, is renowned for his significant contributions to leadership, community development, and global initiatives. Read more
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja. Read more
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Dana Kinduryte
