- Nigerian entrepreneur Cosmas Maduka has reacted strongly to comments made by nightlife tycoon Cubana Chiefpriest.
- The chief compared Maduka to some of Nigeria’s richest business figures, prompting a rebuttal from Maduka.
- The exchange follows a previous controversy involving figures surrounding the phrase “Money na Water”.
Nigerian entrepreneur and industrialist Cosmas Maduka has compared nightlife tycoon Cubana Chiefpriest to some of the country’s richest business figures.
The latest back-and-forth comes just months after the pair were embroiled in controversy over their “Money na Water” comments, which sparked widespread discussion online.
In a statement, Maduka dismissed the comparison, calling it “empty noise” lacking substance. He stressed that he would never put himself on the same level as prominent Nigerian billionaires such as Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote.
Maduka stresses that his success is driven by determination and hard work, coming from very humble beginnings. He said he had only completed the third grade of school and described himself as a self-made “street boy.” Despite these challenges, he rose to become a board member of two listed banks in Nigeria, eventually becoming the Chairman of the Credit Committee.
He also revealed that his expertise earned him an invitation to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna and that his business now spans five continents.
Maduka believes his unique background sets him apart from others who might benefit from a better education or family support. “Don’t compare me to someone whose father offered the opportunity to get a B.S. or M.S.,” He says his achievements are the result of sheer perseverance and resilience.
In addition to his own success, Maduka also outlined his commitment to empowering others. He revealed that in 2011, he set an ambitious target to mentor 1,000 billionaires in Nigeria, noting that to date, 67 of his mentors have achieved billionaire status.
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@abitossombo: “Because of this man our Nnewi choscharis umudin have 24 hours of light.”
@nonso_jibus: “Chief Priest brags about owning a Rolls Royce without knowing that Cosharis is the only legal dealer of that car in Nigeria 🇳🇬.”
@kayceeprag: “Stories become inspiration when the source is authentic. May God continue to give you grace and inspire us for more. 🙏🏿.”
@sirstanleyobi: “Some people will say you have empty pockets, don’t be miserable, but when a billionaire says you have empty pockets, you need to shut down and start hustling.”
@jennys_haircollectionz: “It’s not that we support you in insulting him, it’s our wish sir 😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🙌🤗 Keep going sir 🙌😂.”
@dollydon8202: “I laugh in Japanese when I see Arewa money and igbo money, but you don’t see those Arewa people making noise.”
@richie_rhema: “IMHO he must not be like you, his business needs to be noisy sir, I hear you saying that people like Dangote and others coming from where you are coming from will be more successful haba dads.”
@samaco745: “Even Obi Cuba his boss is not noisy, Zeko his boss is not noisy, all the billionaires I know are not noisy, my followers are noisy they let the noise go, now Una is not running to join the city boys movement, just because u na they are scared, unna want to milk from nigeria but people like sir, the universe cannot join such a person because he has nothing to fear, the government will not fight with a very clean man that is why Peter Obi was able to do it without any efcc Survive the situation and God bless all the hustle and bustle out there.
