Obinna "Obi" Iyiegbu (born 12 April 1975; ), best known as Obi Cubana, is a Nigerian businessman, socialite, entertainer and philanthropist. He currently chairs the Cubana Group.
Early life and education Iyiegbu was born on 12 April 1975 in Anambra State and his mother is Ezinne Iyiegbu. He is from Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. He is married to Ebele Iyiegbu (born 26 February 1979), and they are blessed with five sons.
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 studied Political Science and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998. He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on 26 November 2022.
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. Other establishments under the Cubana Group include:
Opium By Cubana, Owerri Casa Cubana, Abuja 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
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 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
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