Nigerian businessman (born 1975)
Obi Cubana
Born Obinna Iyiegbu
(1975-04-12 ) 12 April 1975 (age 49) Alma mater University of Nigeria, Nsukka Occupations Spouse Ebele Iyiegbu Children 4
Obinna "Obi" Iyiegbu (born 12 April 1975; pronunciation ⓘ Obi Cubana , is a Nigerian businessman, socialite, entertainer and philanthropist. He currently chairs the Cubana Group.[ 1] [ 2]
Early life and education
Iyiegbu was born on 12 April 1975 in Anambra State and his mother is Ezinne Iyiegbu.[ 3] Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State .[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
Obi Cubana (center), Whitemoney (right) and Angel (left) 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.[ 7] [ 8] Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on the 26th November, 2022.[ 9]
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 .[ 10] [ 1]
Other establishments under the Cubana Group include:
Opium By Cubana, Owerri
Casa Cubana, Abuja[ 11] [ 12]
The Grind by Cubana, Lagos
Montana by Cubana, Lagos
Pablo by Cubana, Lagos
Cubana Signature, Abuja
Puzzo by Cubana, Abuja
Caledonian Suites, Abuja
Crave by Cubana, Abuja
Hustle and Bustle, Abuja
Grand Cubana Hotels, Abuja
Cubana Gustavo, Enugu
Ibiza Nite Club, Abuja[ 13] [ 14]
Awards
The Founder/Chairman of the Cubana Group popularly known as Obi Cubana has won several awards, some of which are:
Africa Canada Invest Summit Award, 2022 [ 15]
Democracy Entrepreneur of the Year at the Democracy Heroes Awards in 2018
Special Leadership Award from Rightville School, 2017
Ghana-Nigeria Achievers Award 2017 as Inspiring Personality Award, 2017
Northern Nigeria Peace Summit/Award 2017 as Northern Nigeria Peace Builder of the Year 2017
Young entrepreneur of the year, 2016 [ 14]
References
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