2023 Valedictorian Address by Obioma Somotochi Ugorji

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  • Loyola Marymount University's 2023 Valedictorian, Obioma Somotochi Ugorji, addressed the school's Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 379

  • @obiugorji619
    @obiugorji619 Рік тому +143

    Wow. Thank you all for the kind messages and sweet words. I am truly a piece of you all and I would not have it any other way. God bless and IGBO KWEZONU!

    • @lisalady864
      @lisalady864 Рік тому +2

      Hey. Thank you brother

    • @maxgrace4844
      @maxgrace4844 Рік тому +7

      You represented well. My prayer is for you to continue being a worthy ambassador. Go forth and fulfill destiny! God Almighty bless.

    • @nazomumoh93
      @nazomumoh93 Рік тому +4

      Super proud of you

    • @ConfichiadJesus3337
      @ConfichiadJesus3337 Рік тому +3

      Hey eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

    • @isikachinaemerem5081
      @isikachinaemerem5081 Рік тому +6

      Congratulations brother. IGBO KWENU!! 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @NjidekaNwalor-ty3wo
    @NjidekaNwalor-ty3wo Рік тому +139

    Proud of you my dearest son❤🎉We are Igbos and will forever be grateful to be one🙏🏼

    • @vincentnwodo5638
      @vincentnwodo5638 Рік тому

      What we are denied of here in Nigeria, let whoever that dare go over there and let us see if his ugly head can be seen not think of hearing their voice with a product of their empty dead brain.

    • @anyachiellen
      @anyachiellen Рік тому +4

      Yesooooooo 👍

    • @negospel4492
      @negospel4492 Рік тому +4

      Awesome Igbo kwenu hey !!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @kimbo8778
      @kimbo8778 Рік тому

      Congratulations to you! 🎉🎉

  • @yvettewilliams5967
    @yvettewilliams5967 Рік тому +43

    I’m not Nigerian, but have Nigerian friends and have learned a lot about the Igbos. Congratulations Obioma, I feel proud of you. Go forth and conquer!

  • @vivianparadise8730
    @vivianparadise8730 Рік тому +46

    As a Nigerian/American parent, I am so proud and grateful to God almighty for this memorable moment for obioma and his family ❤

  • @mschurchgirl16
    @mschurchgirl16 Рік тому +73

    1:30 gave me goosebumps! He truly made us Igbos proud 🇳🇬 Igbo Kwenu!

  • @bolaa3915
    @bolaa3915 Рік тому +31

    Congrats!!! Very proud of you as a Yoruba lady,as a Nigerian…..Igbo kwenu!!!!!!

    • @denniskcobi3470
      @denniskcobi3470 Рік тому +2

      Thanks alot some primitive will ask you why you mentioned yoruba which is ur real identity

    • @federalman2674
      @federalman2674 Рік тому +2

      Thanks my dearest 😘 I'm igbo but my real brother here in Europe is a yoruba man (olaide amoo) my senior man and BIG brother

  • @forG4real
    @forG4real Рік тому +39

    Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu 👑👑👑 I am so proud of you my brother ❤❤❤. The world knows us for who we are ❤proudly Igbos❤ Thank you for making Ndi Igbo proud. Igbos love you. God bless you and bless every endeavors you make from here. I'm so proud and happy watching you speak. Goose bumps all over me 👏Soar.... my brother🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @charlesaibangbee3829
    @charlesaibangbee3829 Рік тому +57

    Proud of you as a Nigerian!! Well done.

  • @chinwenworji-okudo1143
    @chinwenworji-okudo1143 Рік тому +49

    Congratulations son & proud parents! You have made the Igbo tribe proud! Your best is yet to come! SOAR!❤🎉

  • @julietasonye36
    @julietasonye36 Рік тому +49

    Proud of you my Igbo brother and thank you for appreciating your tribe.

  • @jacinta5293
    @jacinta5293 Рік тому +32

    Oh wao!! Igbo Kwenu!! God’s blessings are on the Igbos, no matter what!

  • @olumayowaogunwemimo7116
    @olumayowaogunwemimo7116 Рік тому +59

    I’m super proud of the pride he has in his heritage. I literally shouted “hey” in response to his call.

    • @akendon7260
      @akendon7260 Рік тому +6

      True Omulabi. May God bless you!

    • @nkemndukwe2455
      @nkemndukwe2455 Рік тому +2

      God bless you brother. We are all one people created by God.

  • @franklinduru1395
    @franklinduru1395 Рік тому +18

    Proud of you brother. We igbos know nothing but staying on top... That's who we are and that's what we know how to do best. Bravo!

  • @jennifere.9620
    @jennifere.9620 Рік тому +17

    Proud of you Obioma!!! This made me proud as an Igbo woman and LMU Alumna ❤ 🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @adawoguby
    @adawoguby Рік тому +15

    Bros thank you for making the Igbos, your parents, yourself and your generation proud. Keep soaring.🙏♥️✌️

  • @joykemakolam2784
    @joykemakolam2784 Рік тому +30

    So proud of you my cousin. The sky is your starting point. Congratulations

  • @abby5884
    @abby5884 Рік тому +22

    I congratulate you as a Nigerian! You are blessed my brother for making us proud.

  • @diomaejiofor5437
    @diomaejiofor5437 Рік тому +14

    Obi, I am so so proud of you. Good delivery. Son

  • @ceejaydavidoftolamideugboa293
    @ceejaydavidoftolamideugboa293 Рік тому +11

    Congratulations, you have made Nigeria proud especially the Igbo tribe. Keep it up.

  • @Nora-hk1bc
    @Nora-hk1bc Рік тому +14

    Congratulations son!!! You have made Nigerian proud more especially we the Igbo tribe. This is the beginning of great high.

  • @emekamgbudem4964
    @emekamgbudem4964 Рік тому +24

    Congratulations Obioma. You are indeed a great man.
    You got a real good heart for your tribe, nation and the world.

  • @kpaduwaogechi1821
    @kpaduwaogechi1821 Рік тому +29

    Good Job Obi, so proud of you!❤

  • @amakanwankwo1548
    @amakanwankwo1548 Рік тому +16

    I was wowed by your speech Obioma. You are just fearless and ready to conquer the world.

  • @Flynn943
    @Flynn943 Рік тому +9

    Proud of you son. Bravo nwa igbo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥂

  • @nellypetersmusic1278
    @nellypetersmusic1278 Рік тому +22

    I am just dropping tears of joy. Glory be to God!!!!

  • @emmaonunkwo2438
    @emmaonunkwo2438 Рік тому +16

    Congratulations Obioma! 🎉 Your speech was really outstanding and so touching. Greater heights. Keep pressing. Glory be to God.

  • @graceosuakata9309
    @graceosuakata9309 Рік тому +9

    Congratulations my igbo brother. You lead the world. God bless you

  • @CONTINENTALGLOBALINFO
    @CONTINENTALGLOBALINFO Рік тому +14

    IGBO’s to the world 🌎 always and always ❤❤ higher we go

  • @alexomekeu7177
    @alexomekeu7177 Рік тому +46

    A very proud Igbo, A Biafran, A Jew who say you can withhold People's progress but cannot stop it. My first cousin had an SJD cum PHD in Law at Loyola University in Chicago currently he is serving as Secretary of State in Enugu State. God Almighty bless you and our Kids. We are Ibos and we are proud.

    • @maxgrace4844
      @maxgrace4844 Рік тому +3

      A true seed of Jacob.

    • @AtlasGlaze
      @AtlasGlaze Рік тому +1

      @aleximekeu7177
      It was nice to see you congratulate him but when you added Biafra with his beautiful day you messed up.
      Then you added a family member of yours Smh 🤦🏿‍♂️.
      We only care about this young man .
      Can he shine alone.

    • @georgeheinrich9450
      @georgeheinrich9450 Рік тому +2

      @@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

    • @georgeheinrich9450
      @georgeheinrich9450 Рік тому

      @@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

    • @denniskcobi3470
      @denniskcobi3470 Рік тому

      ​@@AtlasGlaze what is the meaning of Nigeria in ur language

  • @nkirukaike-egolum503
    @nkirukaike-egolum503 Рік тому +12

    I am so proud of you-our Igbo son. Congratulations to you. God bless you more

  • @okeyobiukwu8158
    @okeyobiukwu8158 Рік тому +18

    Nwanne you made us proud and may God open doors of opportunities that you truly worked for and deserved.

  • @uchennennaekezie5216
    @uchennennaekezie5216 Рік тому +9

    Proudly Igbo. Congratulations Son.

  • @annyebi556
    @annyebi556 Рік тому +10

    Congratulations to you Obi. The Lord bless you. I am so proud of you. Will encourage all young Nigerians who want their parents to be proud of them to watch this.

  • @patienceemmanuel7184
    @patienceemmanuel7184 Рік тому +9

    Awesome
    So proud of you son
    God bless keep and favour you forever
    I am so proud of you

  • @collinsizunna6910
    @collinsizunna6910 Рік тому +9

    ❤ Igbo Amaka.

  • @MegaOdi777
    @MegaOdi777 Рік тому +9

    God bless you and your Igbo generation. You are our hope.

  • @nnaemekaiheagwu6013
    @nnaemekaiheagwu6013 Рік тому +11

    Proudly Igbo! Big Congratulations 👏🎉 to you and your family, Attorney Nonye and Hubby.

  • @BanterWithNj
    @BanterWithNj Місяць тому +1

    I didn't want this speech to end.. How glorious and uplifting it was! Well done, Obioma!👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

  • @joyce4585
    @joyce4585 Рік тому +28

    Such a long address without reading from a note. What a brilliant man!

    • @raptorx9592
      @raptorx9592 Рік тому

      Teleprompter

    • @adaonowumputu
      @adaonowumputu Рік тому

      ​@@raptorx9592 NO!

    • @raptorx9592
      @raptorx9592 Рік тому

      @@adaonowumputu What is No. You can see the teleprompter on both sides of him.

    • @daisypollyn6481
      @daisypollyn6481 Рік тому

      @Raptor .....No
      Notice he isn't looking at any teleprompter but initially even had to look briefly at his script......

  • @rachaela646
    @rachaela646 Рік тому +6

    Good job son! You commanded audience throughout the whole speech. You've done your part and we heard you. Bravo!

  • @chrisubaka1336
    @chrisubaka1336 Рік тому +8

    My beloved brother it is well with you, you are a world changer, the world will feel your impact

  • @abuchiezechukwu7479
    @abuchiezechukwu7479 Рік тому +9

    The wisdom of our fore fathers is taken to the next generation.thank you obioma for exhibiting that wisdom.igbo kwenu

  • @amaedem2461
    @amaedem2461 Рік тому +5

    Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu . Very proud of you my dear God bless you and keep you in good health as you continue to excel in life .

  • @okechukwuuzoegwu7240
    @okechukwuuzoegwu7240 Рік тому +5

    I feel proud of this son of ani Igbo .Glory be to God who has created and seen you through. CONGRATULATIONS Obi.Congratulations to Your family.

  • @nwachichigbundu5602
    @nwachichigbundu5602 Рік тому +9

    Very nice. My son does thesame as a proud Igbo boy living in upstate New York.

  • @Chisom28
    @Chisom28 Рік тому +8

    Very proud of you brother. We are Igbos and we are making things happen.

  • @nellypetersmusic1278
    @nellypetersmusic1278 Рік тому +6

    Proud of you my darling Obioma Somto. This is the beginning of more beautiful things to come. Igbo kwenu, kwenu, kwezuonu ooooo

  • @dudleyo8641
    @dudleyo8641 Рік тому +2

    My brother, you don't know what you have done to me today listening to you. My God almighty bless you immensely.

  • @tinao3043
    @tinao3043 Рік тому +4

    Wow! What an eloquent young man. I am so proud that you are an Igbo man.

  • @TheEssie02
    @TheEssie02 Рік тому +5

    I am very happy for you and your family. Congratulations on your future endeavors. May the wind always be at your back.
    I learned two years ago that I am 37.3% Nigerian from the Igbo tribe. I am looking forward to learning the language and culture.🙂

  • @nnamdiemeana5821
    @nnamdiemeana5821 Рік тому +2

    I'm extremely proud of you for seizing the opportunity to tell the world who you are; an Igbo man, a Nigerian, an African and a world-class human being.
    Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwezu nu

  • @adeyanjuuyoyo7009
    @adeyanjuuyoyo7009 Рік тому +3

    Wow! Little bro is an orator, a very good one at that. Congrat bro, Nigeria is proud of you. 👏

  • @chinezeajoku232
    @chinezeajoku232 Рік тому +5

    You made us proud, anyi ndi Igbo. You are indeed son of Igboland parents. More wins, more grace.

  • @taiwotaiwo1122
    @taiwotaiwo1122 Рік тому +6

    Congratulations Brother. Nigerians are great everywhere ❤

  • @cfoxy3
    @cfoxy3 Рік тому +12

    WOW…Super proud of this young man! Yess!!! Make it known, you are Nigerian, you are Igbo and you’re very proud of your culture and heritage!!!! 🙌🙌😊🥹

  • @ezinneamako8306
    @ezinneamako8306 Рік тому +10

    Glory be to God. More Grace Son.

  • @MsNubiandiva
    @MsNubiandiva Рік тому +8

    Igbo kwenu! Congratulations, Obioma! This was a lovely and empowering speech!

  • @stellaokwa6807
    @stellaokwa6807 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations Obioma, you will continue to soar higher and higher. God bless you great son.

  • @ginikanwachinekwe8009
    @ginikanwachinekwe8009 Рік тому +8

    Thank God for making your family and igbo brothers proud❤🎉 What a powerful speech

  • @WEEZEE01
    @WEEZEE01 Рік тому +3

    Am proud of you my dear... Nigeria to the world 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 IGBO TO THE 🌎 "THEY ARE IN TROUBLE"

  • @gracegeorge7285
    @gracegeorge7285 Рік тому +3

    Great son of Ndi Igbo! Roooooarrr, lions and lionesses…a people not held back by nothing.❤️

  • @onyekwelechinedu2878
    @onyekwelechinedu2878 Рік тому +5

    Igbo to the world💖 congrats bro

  • @LifeAroundMarion
    @LifeAroundMarion Рік тому +5

    Wow that was one great speech! Congratulations Obioma! Best wishes as you step into the workforce! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @asialarei6314
    @asialarei6314 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations 🎈 darling Obi, can't stop watching over and over again. Your parents have got a son in you indeed

  • @IsaacIkechukwu
    @IsaacIkechukwu Рік тому +1

    Wow!
    Thank you for appreciating our tribe
    My Igbo brother
    Your audibility is heaven

  • @chibae3909
    @chibae3909 Рік тому +4

    Yesoooo. Igbo kwezuenuoooooo. Proud igbo girl here ❤

  • @KennethnwacheYT
    @KennethnwacheYT Рік тому +6

    Igbo Amaka!

  • @blckgrlctygrdn
    @blckgrlctygrdn Рік тому +8

    So proud of this young man!!! Congratulations Sir!!!!!

  • @dolapouthman9797
    @dolapouthman9797 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely brilliant! I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see the great things you go on and achieve ! Proudly Nigerian !

  • @mrdan4901
    @mrdan4901 Рік тому +1

    The sky is just the starting point for you, bro. You’re a gift to mankind. Congratulations!❤️

  • @anoopap4121
    @anoopap4121 Рік тому +3

    Good bro, great representation. The Igbos are proud of you. Thank you for not being ashamed of your origin. Bravo.

  • @olagokeolayiwola8111
    @olagokeolayiwola8111 Рік тому +3

    Wow! This is so interesting to watch. I’m proud of you.

  • @amafranca2879
    @amafranca2879 Рік тому +1

    Awesome 💪
    I couldn't have been more proud.
    Great personality, beautiful speech 👏👏👏❤

  • @oba_idan
    @oba_idan Рік тому +4

    watch out for him...he's surely going to do great things

  • @SandraNBUkohDIW
    @SandraNBUkohDIW Рік тому +6

    Great to hear your story and share in your joy. I am happy to see you make Nigeria and the Igbos proud.
    Keep Soaring high.

  • @maryannokonkwo9288
    @maryannokonkwo9288 Рік тому +6

    Igbo Kwenu!!! Igbo amaka!!!

  • @ngou.2707
    @ngou.2707 Рік тому +3

    Igbo Kwenu! Okpara Ukwu!
    You are light to your generation !
    Kudos to your parents & positive influences 👏🏼

  • @tastychi7301
    @tastychi7301 Рік тому +4

    Much love to you son. Truly, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Kudos to your amazing parents as well. Keep soaring!!! May heaven keep and preserve you. We love you so dearly. Igbo kwenu!!

  • @jacintannani2262
    @jacintannani2262 Рік тому +2

    IGBO KWEZUONU!!! HEYY!! I'm just here at work watching this and smiling. This made my day. I'm proud of you, our son. Congratulations to you and your parents. I just can imagine how proud they are of you. More success to you 🙏 IGBO KWENU!!!!❤

  • @inspirationswithtitiolayin7780

    God bless you son. We are all very proud of you. You will go places!

  • @celestinaonuoha5190
    @celestinaonuoha5190 Рік тому +2

    You're truly an icon and personification of your tribe.
    Ride on to stardom my name sake Obioma

  • @chinwemaduka2430
    @chinwemaduka2430 Рік тому +2

    We love you. Obioma. Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐 🥳. Igbo kwenu.🎉

  • @goodluckonyemauwa9744
    @goodluckonyemauwa9744 Рік тому +1

    So inspirational.... The world is truly for those who act intentionally...and thanks for being proud of your origin.💕

  • @oluebubelynda8508
    @oluebubelynda8508 Рік тому +1

    Yas!!!!!!! We proud of you, Congratulations brother,Go and conquer your world, If I know anything about ndi igbo we win everywhere regardless the limitations. Chukwu ga na edu gi!

  • @ngoziwilkens4487
    @ngoziwilkens4487 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations my son for what God has done in your life and may all Glory be unto God. Amen

  • @ebele50
    @ebele50 Рік тому +2

    I am proud of you son, proudly Igbo!!! Nwa for 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @ihuakuemezi4809
    @ihuakuemezi4809 Рік тому +5

    Congratulations son

  • @obinnambonu3233
    @obinnambonu3233 Рік тому +9

    Amazing speech! Go Obioma!

    • @julietnjoku1775
      @julietnjoku1775 Рік тому +1

      CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

  • @joebigtown7876
    @joebigtown7876 Рік тому +2

    When am Igbo is around, you know!!👏🏽👏🏽🇳🇬

  • @jackieugorji6515
    @jackieugorji6515 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations my beloveth
    Very proud of you. The sky is your starting point.❤❤

  • @user-kp7mi1mh4q
    @user-kp7mi1mh4q Рік тому +2

    I am so proud of you!! Bravo my Igbo son, you made us proud!! Congrats again,way to go!!!

  • @obinnaherberts-nwaehihe818
    @obinnaherberts-nwaehihe818 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations!!! I'm super proud of this Nigerian great achiever par excellence. Many more wins! Igbo kwenu!!! Hey!!!

  • @nwokochaezenwa2384
    @nwokochaezenwa2384 Рік тому +2

    This us everywhere. Nwafo gaa n’ihu. You can hate us because of envy, but that will not reduce the Divine grace upon us. Every door opens for us.

  • @Bugjuice6193
    @Bugjuice6193 Рік тому +6

    Ha!! That was dope, congrats bro!

  • @gideonmezieobi2025
    @gideonmezieobi2025 Рік тому +1

    I love you my brother. Keep making us proud

  • @nebsDigos9732
    @nebsDigos9732 Рік тому

    Obioma I'm proud of your achievements. Big congratulations and wishing success in the world of work.
    Igbo kwenu! Igbo kwenu!! Igbo kwenu!!!

  • @gracekelly1133
    @gracekelly1133 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Valedictorian. Blessings to you in all that you do. I pray God bless you and help you to succeed in anything that you want to do.

  • @felixunichi4390
    @felixunichi4390 Рік тому +3

    So happy for you Nwafo Igbo! Loyola Marymount University is my great alma mater. It is a citadel of learning. Go Lions go! Congratulations to you Obioma!

    • @ifeyinwachukwuneme447
      @ifeyinwachukwuneme447 Рік тому

      Good one! What a thought provoking speech. You will go places young man and the sky is actually your starting point.
      I'm indeed a proud Igbo person and you made it so.
      Congratulation Obioma!
      Original Igbo ambassador to the world.

  • @nonyagbo
    @nonyagbo Рік тому +1

    Proud of Who You Are... Congratulations.... I have listened to this speech over and over again... Great job Bro....IGBO KWENU!!!

  • @estherchukwuelue2184
    @estherchukwuelue2184 Рік тому

    Thanks❤my son God bless you 🙏 😊 as you carry my country Nigeria high.more Greece more blessings. Higher will you go love you.mama Esther.