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“…It’s We Imo That Have More Doings And The Baddest In Igbo Land” — Cubana Chief Priest Sparks Debate After Comparing Spending Habits of Imo, Anambra People
Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest, has sparked reactions online after comparing the lifestyles and spending habits of people from the five states that make up Nigeria’s Southeast region.
The nightlife personality made the remarks at the birthday party of socialite and businessman, Vintage Interior at 40, while discussing Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia, highlighting what he described as differences in how people from the various states spend and display their wealth.
Cubana Chief Priest particularly singled out Imo people, claiming they stand out for their extravagant lifestyle and willingness to spend heavily on luxury items.
“We have Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, but it’s we Imo that have more doings and the baddest in Igbo land. See what we have done, premium! Look at how we spent $500K on a watch. An Anambra man will rather use that money to buy land,” he said.
He used the purchase of a $500,000 wristwatch as an example of what he described as the spending culture associated with some wealthy individuals from Imo State.
According to him, people from the different Southeast states may have distinct approaches to handling and displaying wealth. While he portrayed Imo people as more inclined towards extravagant purchases and luxury, he suggested that an Anambra man might choose to channel the same amount of money into acquiring land.
The statement has generated a lively debate across social media, with users expressing different opinions about the comparison.
While some found the remarks amusing and relatable, others argued that such generalisations cannot accurately represent the financial habits of everyone from a particular state.
The discussion has also revived conversations about the unique identities, stereotypes and cultural perceptions surrounding Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia.
As reactions continue to trail the comment, Cubana Chief Priest’s comparison has once again put the spotlight on the different ways wealth, success and social status are perceived and expressed across the Southeast.