Why Nigerians own Empty Mansions in their Villages

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.. for those who haven’t observed yet, we made a mistake with the mapping at the beginning of the video. Eastern Nigeria is bottom Right. However please enjoy the content and subscribe for more stories like this

The first man in the mansion of $1 Million is Mr Faith Mba. He is a very successful Igbo business man based in the USA. He is Founder/President, Faith Toyota-Ford Vermont, USA. His story is very inspirational. He did not have rich parents or political connections. He started his first job in the USA as a trainee car sales man. Due to his diligence, hardwork and grace he was promoted and rose through the ranks to be the man he is. Today he owns a massive car dealership and employs over 100 American citizens. Kudos.

As a Jamaican I have learned that you must build back home in case of anything. A lot of people don’t come to America to live. They come to America because it’s the land of opportunity… ALWAYS BUILD YOUR MANSIONS BACK HOME!! It’s a must.

I'm a Fulani from northen part of Nigeria I have alot to say about the IGBOs but the most important thing I got to understand about them they are too hardworking and dedicated with focused and patience

i like the elagance. Igbos are like luos in Kenya, we love good life and opulence. i just wished he planted trees in that compound, so much concrete.

In europe the wealthy aristocrats use to build huge houses and castles in the country side that they only visited periodically. So this is NOT such a strange thing.

Before the Biafran War most Igbos living in the Cities had houses in the Cities only and none in the Village. During the Biafran War. Most Igbos had to flee the Cities and go back to the Village. There was not enough houses to accommodate them all, there was quarrelling, fighting in Families and a lot of people were in the Streets and Public Squares. These were people with houses in the Cities, a lot of them lost those houses as well due to the War. After the War it became a lesson learned for the entire Igbo Community to build a house in the Village regardless of where you settle. That is how it became a culture to this day. It is the same thing with the Mass migration of the Igbos during Christmas and Easter.

I used to think the most expensive houses are in Lagos and Abuja but now I know better.Igbo kwenu❤❤

IGBO culture is very Rich, proud to know the Igbo tribe.

I’m a Gambian and I’ve recently been learning about Igbos and I must say I really respect their mindset learning about their past struggles

Architects back home need to propose natural lighting to home owners... Like you can't even keep a natural plant indoors in any of these mansions... My mansion back home will be very nature friendly with so much natural lighting... You save on electricity/energy all through the day/year ....

The most best part of this video is this brother built his own house and family house in the same compound I like that.

I am from Kenya and I enjoyed watching this, i need to show it to my Igbo friends and prompt them to keep the culture burning Akulwono...okwonya...akaranya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇳🇬

I have lived abroad for over two decades and coming home to my village mansion makes me feel like a king 👑as long as the money is there we build for our future and still making more money.

The question is why do Ndigbo build mansions in their villages? The simple straight forward answer is that the village is the HOME of the Igbo person. In Igbo world view, his identity and permanent address is his village. He is a mere 'tenant' anywhere else he lives or resides. His village mansion is his final resting place when he dies. The village mansion is his inheritance and the heritage of those that come after him. The Biafran War has etched in our psyche that we may be booted out of anywhere else we live but home is home. As such, our home must equal or surpass whatever luxury we enjoy in our not so permanent abodes.

Nigerians Igbo's are very smart❤ Coming from an Black American will be learning. 😊

Right now I can't lie I like that it's used as an inspiration so the kids can dream big. Love from Brooklyn NY, one day hoping to see the motherland.

I am a South African. Im so happy and proud to see such great stories being told about Nigeria. Africa is beautiful!!❤

Rich Africans are unusually not willing to give a tour of their property. This Steven Ndukwu is a special guy.

I love Igbo. These are people who are immensely proud of theirs roots. They're more of my tribe DINKA. If things as planned in the near future. I Will visit Nigeria. And gonna definitely proceeded to Anambra and Imo state repestively. Kudus Guys. I'm great admirer of how you love your roots.