Stop condeming Nigeria, we are doing better than most countries (4), By Sunday Adelaja

Another brother from East Africa told me that in many countries in East Africa, the most successful and richest people are usually Indians or Arabs, so they think that they are not from their own country. So, when the black Africans in East Africa began to see how comfortable Nigerians were at being the best, they now dared to challenge the Arabs and Indians in their country.

How Nigeria stands in Africa

Nigeria is indeed a giant in Africa. This is not just about the population where every fifth black African is a Nigerian. Our country also controls much of the economic power of the continent, with one-sixth of the total wealth of the Nigerian continent. In West Africa, Nigeria controls two-thirds of the region’s economy, although there are 15 countries there. What is more surprising is that Nigeria plays a big role as a big brother to all countries in Africa:

1. The largest country in Africa by population
2. Africa’s largest film industry
3. Africa’s largest democracy
4. Black people are the richest
5. The richest African women
6. Africa’s largest rice mill
7. Africa’s largest fertilizer plant
8. The largest oil refinery in Africa
9. Africa’s largest cement factory
10. The biggest music industry in Africa
11. The fastest train in Africa
12. Africa’s longest subsea gas pipeline
13. Largest city by population
14. Africa’s largest news network
15. Africa’s largest pharmaceutical industry
16. Africa’s fastest woman
17. The longest concrete road in Africa
18. Africa’s most streamed musicians
19. The most awarded artist in Africa
20. Africa’s most valuable tech startup
21. Africa’s largest economy
22. Many tribes in Africa
23. Most languages ​​in Africa
24. The largest universities in Africa by region
25. Africa’s best writers

Nigeria is Transforming Africa, Economically and Socially

In this part of the article, I will only use one country, Nigeria, to illustrate the role of the big brother in other African countries. Let’s examine Nigeria’s economic investment in Ghana. Nigeria is the number one investor country in Ghana, out of all African countries, followed by South Africa. A similar picture can be found in most countries on the continent, where Nigeria is helping to boost its economy through aggressive investment.

Here is a list of some Nigerian companies in Ghana.

1. Bank Access
2. Ecobank
3. Fidelity Bank
4. GTBank
5. Zenith Bank
6. United Bank of Africa
7. Globacom
8. GiG Logistics
9. Silverbird Galleria
10. I’m sorry
11. Cement Dangot
12. Ovation Magazine
13. Flutterwave
14. many
15. Remx Capital
16. Business Park
17. Multigate Solution
18. Sendbox Software
19. Bento Technologies Quick Payment Solution
20. Scientellect DNA Diagnostic Center
21. Eastern Quarries Ltd.
22. From Simone Ltd.
23. Love the Simon Series
24. Supermaritime Gh. Ltd.
25. Harley Reed Management Training
26. Monolo Plant Ltd.
27. Shopadollar
28. Speed ​​​​Technologies Ltd.
29. Waltergates Ltd.
30. Zomatek Engineering Ltd.
31. AB Bumps Ltd.

Nigeria Controls The Entertainment Industry In Africa

I recently saw the following article on the internet, which further proves Nigeria’s place in the African music and entertainment industry and beyond.

“Nigerian singer Rema has surpassed 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify. She joins Nigerian singer CKay as the second African artist to achieve this milestone.

In October 2021, CKay became the first African artist to reach over 30 million monthly listeners on the popular music streaming platform. The Edo state born musician from Benin-City, Nigeria is doing well.

These are Spotify’s top 10 monthly listeners in Africa.

1) Rema – 20.1 million – Nigeria
2) Burna Boy – 18.7 million – Nigeria
3) Tem – 15.4 million – Nigeria
4) Bro – 15.3 million – Nigeria
5) Wizkid – 8.8 million – Nigeria
6) Fireboy – 7.8 million – Nigeria
7) Flute – 7.3 million – Algeria
8) Oxlade – 5.4 million – Nigeria
9) Mr. Eazi – 5.07 million – Nigeria
10) Amaarae – 5.05 million – Ghana

Apart from economic influence, Nigeria’s cultural and social influence in Africa is stronger than economic influence. The Nigerian music industry is attracting contemporaries across Africa. The same can be said about the film industry; it is so big that even in African countries speaking French, and the Nigerian accent or even pidgin can be heard from the citizens. Simply put, Nigeria is the United States of Africa. So let’s stop disrespecting our country for Christ’s sake.

Nigeria’s Influence Is Ruining All Areas Of Life In Africa

Brother Cameroon recently called to thank you for giving all the positive information and statistics about Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria is the only point of reference for black people. Otherwise, only North African countries will be talked about, which will increase the understanding that black people cannot be anything in life. If you point to South Africa, they will say it was built by Whites. But so many Nigerians have done well in all fields, encouraging our African friends.

Another brother from East Africa told me that in many countries in East Africa, the most successful and richest people are usually Indians or Arabs, so they think that they are not from their own country. So, when the black Africans in East Africa began to see how comfortable Nigerians were at being the best, they now dared to challenge the Arabs and Indians in their country.

The following conversation helps illustrate the dominant role of Nigeria and Nigerians in all fields of endeavor, especially when compared to other countries on the continent.

1) The richest man in Africa and the richest black man in the world – Aliko Dangote – Nigerian: $ 18.3 billion.
2) Africa’s richest woman – Folorunsho Alakija – Nigerian: $1 billion.
3) Africa’s richest male soccer player – Samuel Eto’o – Cameroon: $95 million.
4) Africa’s richest female soccer player – Asisat Oshoala – Nigerian: $3 million.
5) The richest priest in Africa – Bishop David Oyedipo – Nigerian: $200 million.
6) Richest male musician – Youssou N’Dour – Senegal: $140 million.
7) Africa’s richest female musician – Asa – Nigerian: $28 million
8) Africa’s richest comedian – Trevor Noah – South Africa: $100 million
8) The richest leader in Africa – Mohammed VI of Morocco – Morocco: $10 billion
9) Africa’s richest doctor – Ambrose Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako – Nigerian: $1.2 billion
10) The richest lawyer in Africa – Adewale Tinubu – Nigerian: $700 million
11) Africa’s Richest Basketball Player – Hakeem Olajuwon – Nigerian: $300 million
12) Africa’s richest stock exchange – Johannesburg Stock Exchange – South Africa: $1.3 trillion
13) The richest African country by nominal GDP – Nigeria: $610 billion
14) The richest city in Africa – Lagos: $210 billion
15) Africa’s richest UFC fighter – Kamaru Usman – Nigerian: $3 million
16) Africa’s richest boxer – Anthony Joshua – Nigerian: $80 million
17) The richest DJ in Africa – black coffee DJ – South Africa: $ 60 million
18) Africa’s richest female DJ – DJ Cuppy – Nigerian: $3.5 million
19) Africa’s richest actress – Charlize Theron – South Africa: $160 million
20) Africa’s richest music producer – Don Jazzy – Nigerian: $18.5 million

Sunday Adelaja is a Nigerian born leader, transformational strategist, pastor and innovator. He is based in Kiev, Ukraine.