- Cosmas Maduka, a Nigerian entrepreneur, responded strongly to nightlife mogul Cubana Chiefpriest’s comments.
- Chiefpriest compared Maduka to some of Nigeria’s wealthiest business figures, prompting Maduka’s rebuttal.
- This exchange follows a previous controversy involving both figures related to the phrase “Money na Water.”
Nigerian entrepreneur and industrialist Cosmas Maduka has issued a sharp response to nightlife mogul Cubana Chiefpriest following remarks that compared him to some of the nation’s wealthiest business figures.
The latest back-and-forth comes months after both personalities were embroiled in controversy over the “Money na Water” comment, which generated widespread discussion online.
In his statement, Maduka dismissed the comparison, referring to it as “empty noise” from those lacking substance. He emphasized that he would never place himself on the same level as prominent Nigerian billionaires like Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote.
Maduka highlighted that his rise to success was fueled by determination and hard work, starting from very modest beginnings. He shared that he only completed up to third grade in school and described himself as a “street boy” who began life with nothing. Despite these challenges, he climbed the ranks to serve on the boards of two publicly listed banks in Nigeria and eventually became chairman of a credit committee.
He also revealed that his expertise earned him an invitation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation in Vienna, and that his business operations now span five continents.
Maduka argued that his unique background distinguishes him from others who may have benefited from better educational or familial support. “Don’t compare me to someone whose father provided the opportunity to get a BSc or MSc,” he said, asserting that his accomplishments are the result of sheer perseverance and resilience.
Beyond his own success, Maduka outlined his commitment to empowering others. He disclosed that in 2011, he set an ambitious target to mentor 1,000 billionaires in Nigeria, noting that, to date, 67 of his mentees have reached billionaire status.
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@abitossombo:”Because of this man we have 24h light in Nnewi choscharis umudin.”
@nonso_jibus:”Chief Priest is bragging about owning 1 Rolls Royce not knowing that Cosharis is the only legal distributor of the car in Nigeria 🇳🇬.”
@kayceeprag:”When the source is genuine, the story becomes an inspiration. May God continue to grant you the grace to inspire us more. 🙏🏿.”
@sirstanleyobi:”E get person wey go call you empty pocket e no go pain but when a billionaire in dollars calls you empty pocket eh you need to shutdown and go hustle.”
@jennys_haircollectionz:”It’s not our support for you to insult him but is our wish sir 😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣 Carry ON sir 🙌🙌🙌🙌😂.”
@dollydon8202:”When I see arewa money and see the igbo money I laugh in Japanese and yet you won’t see those Arewa guys making noise.”
@richie_rhema:”He must not be like you with all due respect his line of business needs the noisy, and sir did I hear you say the likes of dangote and the rest of the came from where you come from they will be much more successful haba daddy.”
@samaco745:”Even obi cubana his boss doesn’t make noise,zenco his boss doesn’t make noise,all the billionaires I know doesn’t make noise na my follow hustle dey make noise pass ,now Una don run go join city boy movement,just because Una dey fear and Una want to milk from Nigeria,but person like sir, cosmos can’t join such because he have nothing to fear and government doesn’t fight a very clean person, that’s why Peter obi was able to survive without any case of efcc God bless every hustle out there iseeee.”
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