Meet the Nigerian Billionaire Who STARTED FROM NOTHING!

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  • Meet the Nigerian Billionaire who started from Nothing is another episode of my promoting Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it.
    Today I’m gonna be sharing with you the story of Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo who is a Nigerian real estate billionaire who has built a successful Real Estate Development Business in Nigeria all from nothing. I came across him in 2018 when he was on the cover of Forbes Africa and since then I have been wondering when I will have the opportunity to sit down with this great mind. Today I finally got that opportunity and his story is really inspiring so definitely watch this to the end.
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  • @sy2yd
    @sy2yd 2 роки тому +688

    Wow, I hope the viewers are taking notes and will watch this again for the "seeds of wisdom." So much is being dropped here until I am getting goose bumps. Thanks Tayo for being patient and running this down ... Looking forward to my visit to maybe what is my main DNA link to the continent. I want to help not take ... Thanks.

    • @theoosas3786
      @theoosas3786 2 роки тому +5

      If you come; I will like to meet you so we can discuss business. You can leave your email address for me

    • @Apples2apples871
      @Apples2apples871 2 роки тому +5

      @TayoAina Does he have any tips for a Nigerian trying to break into real estate in America 🇺🇸?

    • @denisuper8292
      @denisuper8292 2 роки тому

      ❤️
      DDENISAKtheseedsofwisdomnotesandwilwatchthisagaiwowlhopetheviewersaretakingsayyesyourDreams2118jamyanglalubalasan❤️❤️

    • @nalubegashamim7558
      @nalubegashamim7558 2 роки тому +1

      Just tell that man I need help plz

    • @theoosas3786
      @theoosas3786 2 роки тому

      @@nalubegashamim7558 wtf😂😂 i said what i said beech

  • @markdamascus7878
    @markdamascus7878 Рік тому +221

    Every family has that one person who will break the family's financial struggle, I hope you become the one 😊

    • @thomasdooley3702
      @thomasdooley3702 Рік тому +5

      Assets that can make you rich
      Bitcoin
      Stocks
      Real estate

    • @madiezancanellatl9205
      @madiezancanellatl9205 Рік тому

      I'm looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I have about $6k sitting in my savings

    • @christianajoe8563
      @christianajoe8563 Рік тому

      Starting early is the best way to getting ahead of build wealth, investing remains the priority

    • @chrispaul3778
      @chrispaul3778 Рік тому +1

      Obviously trading in bitcoin is very volatile and risky to trade that's the reason most traders trade with a company

    • @chrispaul3778
      @chrispaul3778 Рік тому

      Now is the best time to purchase and invest in Bitcoin stop procrastinating

  • @tashnahtv6098
    @tashnahtv6098 Рік тому +117

    "Procrastination is the killer of dreams." True words. I'll say no more.

  • @chrispaul3778
    @chrispaul3778 Рік тому +357

    Your business will make you rich but investment makes and you keep you wealthy, we all deserve to be successful and have financial freedom, I pray everyone here becomes successful

    • @haydencraig7149
      @haydencraig7149 Рік тому +18

      Assets that can make you rich
      Bitcoin
      Stocks
      Real estate

    • @mbalimaka6393
      @mbalimaka6393 Рік тому +3

      @@haydencraig7149 You're right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

    • @kelvinpeter8640
      @kelvinpeter8640 Рік тому +1

      I'm looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I have about $6k sitting in my savings

    • @thomasdooley3702
      @thomasdooley3702 Рік тому +2

      I recently got into forex trading and I'm already marvelling over the profits am making

    • @madiezancanellatl9205
      @madiezancanellatl9205 Рік тому +2

      @@thomasdooley3702 same here, I wish I knew about this Bitcoin trading earlier

  • @andrewcleverly1322
    @andrewcleverly1322 2 роки тому +237

    When you invest, you are buying a day that you don't have to work.
    I pray everyone reading this becomes successful.

  • @gideonighodalo3476
    @gideonighodalo3476 2 роки тому +78

    "Procrastination is the killer of dreams".
    My take home...

  • @miebiwilliams6394
    @miebiwilliams6394 2 роки тому +267

    This guy...stated everything clearly..his cousin was his plug.. respect to his detailed story...

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/T48jWqiUhZIe/v-deo.htmlge

    • @stephenfrank9735
      @stephenfrank9735 2 роки тому +36

      I fully agree. Some people would have left out the cousin part in other to make their story sound more inspirational and industrious. As having no plug and doing it all by yourself makes for a better rags to riches, self made millionaire story.

    • @realkemiadeyemo
      @realkemiadeyemo 2 роки тому +5

      Oh yes.
      He did a good review of what he has and put them to work.
      Thanks for allowing him speak Tayo. He felt free sharing some great detail that worked for him at the time.
      Learnt a few things too.

    • @dropministries5983
      @dropministries5983 2 роки тому +2

      Plug bawo?
      You be electrician or a smoker😎
      Yes o; his cousin gave him the leverage and he took advantage of it well.
      Then time and season too
      Then predestined too
      Anyway; congrats to him, he never mentioned where his cousin is today.
      Thanks Aina

    • @minismalls3096
      @minismalls3096 2 роки тому +4

      I noticed that too!! I love that about this story. It takes a village its true nobody is entirely self made you need family and good people around you there is nothing to be ashamed of

  • @thedukeofyewaland
    @thedukeofyewaland 2 роки тому +312

    "Until you have a PROPER roof over your head, your ambitions remain limited." This is true!

    • @LevisSparkz
      @LevisSparkz 2 роки тому +5

      I also heard that twice

    • @mohddalibinzali1165
      @mohddalibinzali1165 2 роки тому +4

      Btw i'm asian guy, can you explain to me what those words mean really? I still dont understand but I love to know🙏🏻

    • @ibukun8907
      @ibukun8907 2 роки тому +9

      @@mohddalibinzali1165 i think it means that youll be desperate to solve your current problem and youll not think of better things, just saying tho

    • @gil-juniorriseabovebetraya5972
      @gil-juniorriseabovebetraya5972 Рік тому

      What does it mean??? I know there are a lot of eyes being rolled at my question. For them it might be stupid because they understand it which should make them feel good that they are knowledgeable enough to help us who are unlucky and are not as intelligent as them or didn't grow up around highly educated people, or be privileged enough to have had private high end education.
      So hopefully someone can help me understand it because I really want to know what he means "what's his message"?

    • @billseshie5307
      @billseshie5307 Рік тому +5

      All he means is opportunity is very important and rare….
      When you get an opportunity you take it.

  • @Richkidztv_
    @Richkidztv_ Рік тому +21

    Kennedy Okonkwo still remain my boss, Am still working under him
    I love the man, and he inspire us every Monday, he is so kind and helpful ❤️

  • @BMTheBuilder
    @BMTheBuilder 2 роки тому +72

    “As far as you stay hungry, stay foolish, stay humble, you are going to succeed.“

  • @jumokeajide7770
    @jumokeajide7770 2 роки тому +90

    It is the wisdom for meeeee.. Stay hungry, stay foolish, stay humble

    • @diakoko9165
      @diakoko9165 2 роки тому +1

      I think that is not wisdom. That is what Christianity teaches & that has ensl*ved Africans till date. We have (1) to plan to eat and plan for tomorrow eating as well, (2) keep well informed with right knowledge & (3) be brave.

    • @byLem
      @byLem 2 роки тому +1

      Stay hungry, stay foolish....and never settle. I love that commencement speech by Steve Jobs.

  • @haydencraig7149
    @haydencraig7149 2 роки тому +270

    When you invest you're buying a day you don't have to work.

    • @kelvinpeter8640
      @kelvinpeter8640 2 роки тому +17

      Assets that can make you rich
      Stocks
      Crypto
      Real estate

    • @jeremygood3246
      @jeremygood3246 2 роки тому +6

      Stocks are good, but crypto is better

    • @madiezancanellatl9205
      @madiezancanellatl9205 2 роки тому +1

      I'm working under a platform that brings good return in my life and I've been making my weekly returns without stress all in cryptocurency

    • @ningyen1444
      @ningyen1444 2 роки тому +2

      @@kelvinpeter8640 most people venture into crypto to be a millionaire meanwhile I just want to be debt Free

    • @madiezancanellatl9205
      @madiezancanellatl9205 2 роки тому

      I'll recommend expert mrs Kamilia woods trading services for you,her methods are great and working for me at the moment

  • @thestylishman2536
    @thestylishman2536 Рік тому +69

    Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

    • @Marina_lam
      @Marina_lam Рік тому

      You are right, to be a successful person in life need him or her of hard work and time many people don't know this

    • @superherovssuperherofight6645
      @superherovssuperherofight6645 Рік тому

      you're right have been thinking of going into gold and crytocurrency

    • @_Carlos_872
      @_Carlos_872 Рік тому

      @Addison Wells yes, you can check colins.....fx.......wilson I have been Invsting with him, and has been nothing short of impressive returns

    • @_Carlos_872
      @_Carlos_872 Рік тому

      @Eloise 😊

    • @grayson4762
      @grayson4762 Рік тому

      @Mindy Greer Colins.....fx.....wilson is genuine and consistent trader that can guide you to becoming one of the whales in cypto

  • @MisbahuelHamza
    @MisbahuelHamza 2 роки тому +337

    Mr. Okonkwo isn't just a billionaire who started from nothing; he's an inspiration to every African sons and daughters. You feel the struggle in his voice. You imagine possibilities the courage of telling his story in a beautiful way as if that's what he do for a living.
    This video is rich! Thank you, Mr. T.👏👏

  • @nellyscorner
    @nellyscorner 2 роки тому +37

    God bless his cousin
    Very few gets the opportunity to have a destiny helper

  • @basiratolawale1566
    @basiratolawale1566 Рік тому +57

    I am happy this man is a Nigerian that believes in Nigeria &
    Africa as a whole, good to see his development & ambition. 💯👍🏽👏🏽

  • @chukwumauzo9887
    @chukwumauzo9887 Рік тому +12

    ''AS FAR AS YOU stay hungry, stay foolish, stay Humble you are going to succeed''
    I'm motivated.

  • @AdaUnleashed
    @AdaUnleashed 2 роки тому +79

    Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    “We’re going global!” - Dang! This Man. He said, 50-60% of his staff owning properties gives him joy. How many Nigerian employers can boast of that? Instead, they try to pull us down.

  • @StevenNdukwu
    @StevenNdukwu 2 роки тому +71

    I have always wanted to meet him too.. it’s great you did this Tayo, after watching till the end, all I can say is, Mr Ken knows his industry just by hearing him talk..
    he is not just in it for the money, but he truly cares about the housing sector in Nigeria. This is a great watch not just for up coming real estate developers but entrepreneurs in general.. well done Tayo

    • @CartoonMaster28
      @CartoonMaster28 2 роки тому +1

      Good to see you here Steven, your channel is awesome. Keep keeping on.

    • @TayoAinaFilms
      @TayoAinaFilms  2 роки тому +3

      I learnt so much from him. He is amazing! Thanks G

  • @harunayahuza7399
    @harunayahuza7399 11 місяців тому +11

    The Nigerians are doing marvelously well in every field of work you find them. No wonder currently they have the Richest man in Africa in the country. Even in Ghana here, they're performing wonders and surprises everywhere. Very talented when you get closer to them.

  • @RebeccaEkwuruke
    @RebeccaEkwuruke 2 роки тому +98

    This thing Mr Kennedy said about a roof being over your head is highly underrated. I live in Europe and there has been a few times where I found it very difficult to get an appartement for one reason or another. My father who is in Nigeria will be so bothered and would turn it into a prayer point for me to get an appartement on time. My father would say the most important thing for a man is shelter. It is only when you have shelter you can begin to think properly on how to find food. My father would say even if you have so many problems, where to sleep at night should not be one of it because that is one of the worst situations for anybody to find themselves in.
    I have had an experience of not having where to stay for the night because I missed the connecting train to where I was going. This was towards midnight and everywhere was freezing cold. I thought maybe I could stay at the train station until the morning to take the first train to my destination. Unfortunately, at 1am the security ordered all of us to go outside. It was freezing cold 🥶 outside. The next time the train station would be open was at 4am. I didn’t have any friends at this location so I was forced to stay outside the whole night until 4am. It was the longest 3 hours wait in my life. I couldn’t think of any other thing than getting warm. Food was not even the priority. The priority was finding warmth. I didn’t want to stay in a hotel because I didn’t budget for that. It was at that point, I understood better what my father was talking about.

    • @green_beard
      @green_beard 2 роки тому +6

      many many years ago, one relatives from our family would wake up at 3-4 am to take train to go to high school, travel would take about 1h. So, from 5 am to 7:30 am when classes started, he would have to wait in train stations or outside of high school. Did this for 4 years. Winters are with -15 (c) outside. Then he would get the train at +16 ( +4 pm) and get home at 17-18 ( 5-6 pm).
      Then he went to university, his parents had food and all, but nobody had a job to bring real money, so he could not get a place to stay, no money for a rent. When he was at university, he slept in train stations and at university when he found a place. Did this for 4 years as well. He had top grandes, so he got some money from the government, but those would cover his travel tickets, food and clothes. He finished university like this and got a job as teacher, but then left so that he works at a bank. I didn't even finished high school and I made more money than he made. Hard work pays off, but sometimes life is just unfair, see the unbalance? is not just about me and him, but in this situation could be many

    • @queenogbanga1007
      @queenogbanga1007 Рік тому +5

      I hear you Rebecca, and I see how inspired you are by Mr Okonkwos story...You're brave to have toughed it out and shared your story, thank you! I wish you more than apartment, a house of your own and peace of mind...so shall it be Amen!

    • @oluwasanmibenjamin8547
      @oluwasanmibenjamin8547 Рік тому

      Great..

    • @kehindeedet8787
      @kehindeedet8787 Рік тому

      You're very right my dear... i have loafs and lot of skills to learn online, but ypu know my biggest problem now is roof over my head, it craze i keep spending the cash i budgeted for the house...
      Your dad very very right, a man or woman without room over is head is a stray dog can be devor by any wild happening...

    • @kehindeedet8787
      @kehindeedet8787 Рік тому +2

      I prau that God that provide a roof for ypu will definitely do mine.. and for these year i have take it personal evennif hunger is going to hold me let it start now... if i cant get a roof i can't rest until i get the roof done...

  • @SuccessWithSam
    @SuccessWithSam 2 роки тому +478

    As a Nigerian Living in the UK, I love seeing people back home doing amazing things in business (and that also includes you Tayo) 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 💯 💰

    • @ConnectsLogTv
      @ConnectsLogTv 2 роки тому +8

      Motivating and inspiring

    • @TayoAinaFilms
      @TayoAinaFilms  2 роки тому +18

      Thank you! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @nomsaledwaba8931
      @nomsaledwaba8931 2 роки тому +8

      True Tayo is pro African success and high quality of life in Africa.

    • @tolufaniran4011
      @tolufaniran4011 2 роки тому +5

      As a Nigerian living in the uk too, videos like this inspires me to invest in Nigeria too

    • @farrukhahmad555
      @farrukhahmad555 Рік тому

      Anyyou Need Accounts Services, Payment Handle , Transaction Handle

  • @fitawrarifitness6842
    @fitawrarifitness6842 2 роки тому +78

    He preached a sermon in this interview!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

    • @farrukhahmad555
      @farrukhahmad555 Рік тому

      Anyyou Need Accounts Services, Payment Handle , Transaction Handle

  • @prenordhenry
    @prenordhenry 2 роки тому +5

    He is exactly like me.. wawwwww!!! This history is all about me.. I am crying hardly...
    I am from Haiti 🇭🇹 and bloodline Africa for ever!!!

  • @jassieclassic-2.
    @jassieclassic-2. 2 роки тому +31

    His story verifies the knowledge from Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad Poor Dad.its really amazing. Let's all follow the steps

  • @vickyfullard4076
    @vickyfullard4076 2 роки тому +321

    It’s refreshing to see someone who has acquired and built wealth and still instill family values over capitalist ones. Family is the true secret for generational wealth.

  • @ConnectsLogTv
    @ConnectsLogTv 2 роки тому +15

    Humble beginning…. Saw picture of him and Obi Cubana, when they were still young

  • @jeyiflosfarms
    @jeyiflosfarms 2 роки тому +6

    Respect to all Nigerians. Im Ghanaian.

  • @moronmuboesther5965
    @moronmuboesther5965 2 роки тому +6

    SERIOUSLY loved the fact that this man finished from the secondary and primary school i finished from, lived On Alagomeji the area I lived too and to crown it up..a very good goal getter who determined to be whom he has been today..
    Honestly watch out for me too.
    God bless you Sir.

  • @daviddeclan
    @daviddeclan 2 роки тому +334

    There's always someone your life is tied to, just as his was tied to his cousin. And his cousin being a wonderful person didn't fail. I pray that we all find someone who'll lift us up someday. Very inspiring story. Great one Tayo 🥂

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/T48jWqiUhZIe/v-deo.htmlhe

    • @oasistv6844
      @oasistv6844 2 роки тому +22

      And when we're finally lifted may circumstances not make us fail to lift others.

    • @adekazeem8914
      @adekazeem8914 2 роки тому +4

      You guys and prayers, where from this over 20mins video did he mention prayer or God.
      Always looking for a free way... Religious folks... Reason your country is so backwards in development.

    • @junebrowse1010
      @junebrowse1010 2 роки тому

      Such a wonderful human being with true Ubuntu spirit which was common throughout the continent until the colonial masters came

    • @avonnehuggins2122
      @avonnehuggins2122 2 роки тому

      @@oasistv6844 true words!

  • @EstherAivinhenyi
    @EstherAivinhenyi 2 роки тому +55

    Lesson learnt " procastination
    is the KILLER of dreams." Thanks for this reminder.🙂🙂🙂✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @rimespitter
    @rimespitter 2 роки тому +77

    I’m a Senegalese brother who admires this man. I felt everything he said from 20:40 to 21:10 especially about slow execution of visions that leads to an accusal of ideas theft. Time is now 🙌🏾💫

    • @banjuliano6814
      @banjuliano6814 2 роки тому +7

      felt he was talking about me … God surely diversified gift.

  • @jamesshaver2247
    @jamesshaver2247 6 місяців тому +52

    In a bear market, the media highlights unfavorable events, such as a shrinking economy, geopolitical instability cultural and legal conflicts. or a mixture of these factors. Recently I came across a podcast featuring someone who successfully multiplied their initial investment from $20k to nearly $460k during this challenging market phase. Can you give advice on how to achieve such aggressive profits in such short periods?

    • @wandemiles
      @wandemiles 6 місяців тому

      Interesting, please how can I get more info. I don't want to remain out of ignorance.

    • @daviddayerl9381
      @daviddayerl9381 6 місяців тому +1

      It's not ignorance but unprofessional brokers in the market....

    • @NaomiRhodes-001
      @NaomiRhodes-001 6 місяців тому

      Am interested in learning a new strategy.

    • @rushenstarnglen4100
      @rushenstarnglen4100 6 місяців тому

      ​@@NaomiRhodes-001Indeed crypto is the best investment earning 3x my salary soon won't work anymore everyone should start taking part in it

    • @henrypatterson1281
      @henrypatterson1281 6 місяців тому

      I have had no luck investing in cryptocurrency I actually invest on my own but my profits aren't always as I expect, sometimes I just keep leasing money

  • @twinnetp
    @twinnetp 2 роки тому +29

    That's my Mentor for the past 4years now. He is a very humble man and one of the best developers in Lekki Lagos. Baba T you are already a Billionaire for being around Billionaires. Thanks for this interview

    • @eaglecrown1101
      @eaglecrown1101 2 роки тому

      In addition watch ubong king. You will be inspired too.

  • @korrupthallucinationz
    @korrupthallucinationz 2 роки тому +143

    I’m the 5th child who lost my father also. This is inspiring and the universe telling me I can do anything.

  • @BowlsbyIbee
    @BowlsbyIbee 2 роки тому +8

    One of the few success stories that don't sound like Magic. I can testify, Kennedy was my Oniru landlord! Truly inspirational 👏

  • @naphty
    @naphty 2 роки тому +12

    Stories like these are the reasons why I believe I can believe that I can make things work for me in Nigeria. Even though I'm not from a rich family, and even though, I come from a poor family.

  • @toyinakiode2980
    @toyinakiode2980 2 роки тому +139

    Dr. Ned Okwonkwo is not only fluid in his responses to Tayo's questions, he is also inspirational to the point of positive reflections. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Kudos!

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/T48jWqiUhZIe/v-deo.htmlhe

    • @godilite
      @godilite 2 роки тому +1

      Hope you are not mixing up the name here, Ned Okonkwo is Regina Daniels Husband not this man on the interview

    • @Nikkinoonie
      @Nikkinoonie 2 роки тому

      Yes , I can literally watch this video over and over , very Inspirational ‼️‼️‼️🇺🇸

    • @nelsonudeh4473
      @nelsonudeh4473 2 роки тому +6

      @@godilite Regina’s husband is Ned nwoko

    • @1murkeybadmayn
      @1murkeybadmayn 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@godilite First of all Ned is short for Kennedy. Secondly, he literally wore a top in the video 6:26 with his name written on it 'Ned Okonkwo'. Lastly, regina's husband's surname is nwoko.

  • @josephabbey7948
    @josephabbey7948 2 роки тому +74

    I love how fluent he is. I'm not always a fan of hearing people go on about themselves, but his story is captivating bcuz of his fluency and accuracy.

    • @PatriciaAbijah
      @PatriciaAbijah 2 роки тому +2

      True

    • @legendarychristopher5931
      @legendarychristopher5931 2 роки тому +2

      Real talk..

    • @earlinesmith7637
      @earlinesmith7637 2 роки тому +1

      This very informative, and I pray 🙏 I will be able to back to Africa before I leave this world, BEBLESS WITH HIS LOVE AND MINE AND TO YOUR WIFE AND FAMILY!

    • @plumbline9674
      @plumbline9674 2 роки тому +1

      The beginning is captivating. He is articulate about his steps as he moves the conversation forward.

  • @FrancinaHaipinge-vv9rd
    @FrancinaHaipinge-vv9rd Місяць тому +2

    Waooow A Nigerian s mind is a unique mind l stayed there 4 almost 6 years and they are succesful

  • @saurabhshah4879
    @saurabhshah4879 Рік тому +11

    You are a true Nigerian prince - someone who honestly earned his wealth without conning people, and still stayed true to his values.

  • @tobehonestreal543
    @tobehonestreal543 2 роки тому +182

    I love videos like this. The main lesson to learn here is "honesty, humility and respect". If he was impolite,arrogant or was using lies to steal from his cousin, he would not have been where he is today.

  • @AdaUnleashed
    @AdaUnleashed 2 роки тому +145

    I’m sure you didn’t have a problem editing this video. This man’s transition and flow of words is so good! He was definitely prepared for this interview. Every question was answered so well.

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/T48jWqiUhZIe/v-deo.htmlbe

    • @realkemiadeyemo
      @realkemiadeyemo 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutely. And I think somehow Tayo has some magic on him. Lolzz.
      Or because Tayo is real estate inclined.
      This isn't the first time he has granted an interview. This is clearly different..

    • @johnsonuche7733
      @johnsonuche7733 2 роки тому +2

      The man is very sound.

    • @eddieokojie5425
      @eddieokojie5425 2 роки тому +10

      You guys miss one vital and critical point. Honesty and Truth. When your story is an honest one, you don’t need to think before you recount it. Just like truth, it doesn’t change to suit any occasion. It’s constant!
      When you’re woken up, ten thousand years henceforth from the deepest slumber, the story remains the same.
      That’s why he tells it confidently!

    • @debbypearlyschinyere9290
      @debbypearlyschinyere9290 2 роки тому

      @@eddieokojie5425 For THIS! I WAN TO KNOW YOU!!!

  • @originaldelta
    @originaldelta 2 роки тому +7

    He is incredibly driven and fluent,the future of Nigeria is in entrepreneurs like him and not in the failed politicians.

  • @aframaco9491
    @aframaco9491 2 роки тому +7

    Ned Okonkwo is on my wavelength!
    I am a firm believer in his ideology!

  • @shaibuvictor2984
    @shaibuvictor2984 2 роки тому +13

    Not just smooth in his talking, he sounds philosophically fine and inspirational in his presentation!

  • @tonidieumerci
    @tonidieumerci 2 роки тому +14

    I m crying listening to this man. He reminds me of my life back then...God is Good.

  • @jodi699
    @jodi699 2 роки тому +26

    Feeling super inspired and motivated. This man a genius visionary. Lets make Africa great! I'm from Cape Town, South Africa.

    • @farrukhahmad555
      @farrukhahmad555 Рік тому

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  • @davidfaith6504
    @davidfaith6504 2 роки тому +6

    He's right. Being slow in acting when God gives you an idea, He's also given the said idea to others. Because the need of that has to be met. And in life, there's no vacuum.
    Thanks Tayo again for exposing my mind.

  • @Kayzef2003
    @Kayzef2003 2 роки тому +30

    Damn... This man needs to be a motivation speaker.

    • @diddy558
      @diddy558 2 роки тому +3

      Motivation speakers are broke ,he is not

    • @trevorosas3365
      @trevorosas3365 2 роки тому

      @@diddy558 not all motivational speakers are broke.. many are broke in different sectors too...

  • @katlegomodibedi3509
    @katlegomodibedi3509 2 роки тому +32

    "God also gives the same vision to many other people. People don't steal your idea. It is God's idea. When he gave it, you were slow in executing. Remember this always - procrastination is the killer of dreams..."
    Dr Kennedy Okonkwo
    What I take from this is that taking care to perfect something and lazing around are two different things. That I should always be honest with myself when differentiating the two...
    Thank you gentlemen and God bless!

  • @latashastewart-estelle1363
    @latashastewart-estelle1363 2 роки тому +17

    Very inspiring! I will share this with my husband. He has two buildings under construction now in Ghana and wants to own more. We will keep going.

  • @nosaiyare2151
    @nosaiyare2151 2 роки тому +4

    This is the first Nigerian businessman I've seen that giving an honest an fair interview. He truly has passion for what he does and is knowledgeable about his industry. I didn't get a sense of 'Na God do am'

  • @adawon99
    @adawon99 2 роки тому +36

    Usually I watch UA-cam after work while doing other things simultaneously. For this video, I knew I had to sit and concentrate on watching the video. Actually, I had to replay immediately. I’m proud to be a Nigerian.

  • @jolancer
    @jolancer 2 роки тому +29

    Pay attention to how he was referring to “this cousin” “that cousin” and “cousins”. Friends, no matter where you are in life, try to
    Pull up those that are close to you! Don’t you ever see them as competition. Contribute to people’s lives

  • @Bireshprema
    @Bireshprema 2 роки тому +25

    The economic crisis is just a time that differentiates the wise from the other, the wise will invest right now either in stock or cryptocurrency just to hold some shares of something

    • @thylda7877
      @thylda7877 2 роки тому

      As the economy crisis keep rising, one needs to have different streams of income, a well detailed diversified investment portfolio in the financial markets is needed to survive, as well as secure a profitable investment future!

    • @prince2405
      @prince2405 2 роки тому

      “Courage taught me no matter how bad a crisis gets … any sound investment will eventually pay off.” - Carlos Slim Helu

    • @dustireller3953
      @dustireller3953 2 роки тому

      I was really happy with my search regarding Polymetals financials; just wish they could change address 😂😁🙏

    • @siluvaine4370
      @siluvaine4370 2 роки тому

      What do you think about investing in different stocks such as B.T.C as a result of the recent news, would it be a possible clever move or just living up to mass hysteria?

    • @falkscholl8371
      @falkscholl8371 2 роки тому

      Any advice on stocks to buy now

  • @celinaclitus
    @celinaclitus 2 роки тому +7

    there is something I love about entrepreneurs. they know how to do something special! shoutout to u brother from India.

  • @Comfortproperties1
    @Comfortproperties1 2 роки тому +28

    One of of the best Realestate developer in Nigeria.. I feel so inspired hearing him talk, nice one Tayo

  • @adazzsthoughts
    @adazzsthoughts 2 роки тому +57

    " There's money everywhere.All you need is to look".....really inspiring interview, downright real!

    • @green_beard
      @green_beard 2 роки тому +2

      that's so true, u can even get paid to leave nice comments on youtube, on specific channel, lol

    • @adazzsthoughts
      @adazzsthoughts Рік тому

      @@green_beard Really? More details please.

    • @green_beard
      @green_beard Рік тому

      @@adazzsthoughts give me a email or a twitter or something, somewhere where we can talk in dm, I'm really short on time these days

  • @enidhaviland4824
    @enidhaviland4824 22 дні тому +1

    "Prosecution is the killer of dreams" thank you for that quotation.

  • @Amakaview
    @Amakaview 2 роки тому +41

    “Opportunities are everywhere how do you sieve it when you find them, create creative finance for the opportunities”…”Find the right people & tribe to take you from point A to point B.” God bless you Dr. Ned & Thanks so much Tayo for this, truly inspirational.

    • @chrisben5747
      @chrisben5747 2 роки тому

      You are right. He is original Igbo man

    • @farrukhahmad555
      @farrukhahmad555 Рік тому

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  • @AdaUnleashed
    @AdaUnleashed 2 роки тому +116

    I’m not into real estate but this story is so inspiring.

    • @justinamusyoka4986
      @justinamusyoka4986 2 роки тому +5

      There is a saying in my place Kenya 🇰🇪 that goes ," when you frequently go to market places,make sure yours is there otherwise you become a hopeless wanderer ".
      So the purpose of this video is to encourage us to own something in the market.
      My opinion.

    • @florencemuganda6005
      @florencemuganda6005 2 роки тому +7

      Perhaps you can pursue your dreams in what ever area you are passionate about. I believe this is the purpose of stories like this .

  • @AdaUnleashed
    @AdaUnleashed 2 роки тому +58

    Procrastination is a dream killer👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. There couldn’t have been a better way to put it. This man is so smart, intelligent, and insightful. Wow! This interview was definitely interesting to watch. His choice of words.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @tonyelevybraide
    @tonyelevybraide 2 роки тому +10

    This video has sparked up a fire in me! What!!!!!! He literally went from nothing! My God!! I can hear the passion and zeal in his voice. His cash flows!!!!!!!

  • @djefardeur7958
    @djefardeur7958 8 місяців тому +1

    My man is passionate, the inner fire kept him moving forward!

  • @africantales124
    @africantales124 2 роки тому +108

    Nigerians are Great people. Industrious, creative and hardworking. We are the ones to change our economy. Nobody will do it for us.This story is highly inspiring my brother!.

    • @tgchikukwa6947
      @tgchikukwa6947 2 роки тому

      Mistake Oduduwas and Biafras are making allowing visionless and clueless Fulanis to be controlling the government.

    • @pascalferdinand3603
      @pascalferdinand3603 2 роки тому +1

      @@tgchikukwa6947 How old are u mr man?

    • @tgchikukwa6947
      @tgchikukwa6947 2 роки тому

      @@pascalferdinand3603 zero age

    • @africanday7337
      @africanday7337 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, but the wrong people in govt kills your ambition. You heard him saying the govt allocates the land to a 3rd party who resells to property developers, making the cost of construction high

    • @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
      @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 2 роки тому

      @@africanday7337 stop spreading nonsense lazy youths

  • @nyakarundi
    @nyakarundi 2 роки тому +63

    that is one thing I love about Nigerian entrepreneurs compared to any other African countries I experience, how they hustle. No fear of the unknown, unfortunately he is right, manufacturing is non existent due to people perception of local products and lack of support from government to tax import so local production can be competitive.

    • @aao449
      @aao449 2 роки тому +5

      His story is the potential for every African’s story. ❤️ from 🇳🇬

    • @frankmutabazi2227
      @frankmutabazi2227 2 роки тому +8

      Big Man said that in the next 5 years he's going global... Building a Nigerian real estate company in Ghana, SA and our beloved Rwanda. He's welcome, isn't he???

    • @junebrowse1010
      @junebrowse1010 2 роки тому +3

      @@frankmutabazi2227 We need more of this across the Continent and it is possible.

    • @alexjele1392
      @alexjele1392 2 роки тому +1

      Every country has entrepreneurs stop degrading other Africans

  • @nahurirasam3050
    @nahurirasam3050 2 роки тому +5

    This is amazing, when he said "how you impact on others because your business is successful" wow... I'm watching from Uganda 🇺🇬 peace and love ✌️

  • @shegelee
    @shegelee 2 роки тому +9

    I have learnt a thousand lessons from this interview. It's so inspirational.

  • @JOHNSmith-hg3jj
    @JOHNSmith-hg3jj 2 роки тому +5

    Holy so this is how a businesses man thinks wow 😲😳😳 this man has a creative mindset, his mind is like a crowded city like new York ❤️❤️😀😘 where is the second video

  • @ifeanyienemo7697
    @ifeanyienemo7697 2 роки тому +71

    Love that the Made in Africa series are back. They're some of my favorite along with some of the deeper expository pieces Tayo does.

  • @DOLLANDKELLY
    @DOLLANDKELLY 2 роки тому +2

    I always say that, we should have these rich people to talk to us.
    You see the passion he is talking his pain and hustle.
    I am an Entrepreneur and am just loving him

  • @esaiendala5145
    @esaiendala5145 2 роки тому +3

    Wow real estate is my biggest dream, watching this really give me courage to continue until I make it too in my home country🇨🇩 and other places

  • @nobuhlemthembu3947
    @nobuhlemthembu3947 2 роки тому +7

    Looking forward to seeing his company developing in South Africa

  • @otoide
    @otoide 2 роки тому +29

    Beautiful how he outlined his whole story/process…. Rare to find people this open about their process. Many will just tell you it’s the grace of God.

    • @anthonyezenwafor6899
      @anthonyezenwafor6899 Рік тому

      That's Nigerian mentality. Whites usually break it down to the detail. You can buy a key to success book by a successful Nigerian celebrity and there will be no specifics only fluff. He is unique.

  • @rubydennis4930
    @rubydennis4930 2 роки тому +70

    This man is phenomenal. Seeing how he's come this far, gives me motivation. Despite the hurdles he experienced, he wasn't deterred.
    There is special importance of having people who help you get ahead in life. No one gets to any position in life on their own.
    When you meet these special people, don't let them go. Always appreciate them.

  • @gozie2995
    @gozie2995 2 роки тому +2

    My take is there is no one who cannot turn his life around. All you need is focus, humility and a hand willing to hold you up and give you the ropes.

  • @jacquelinebull6277
    @jacquelinebull6277 2 роки тому +16

    This man is patriotic, humanitarian and full of wisdom. This is the type of people we need in Africa.

  • @merabakerng
    @merabakerng 2 роки тому +6

    Good dude. His mind works totally different from the way he looks👍

  • @annella8406
    @annella8406 2 роки тому +24

    HELLO SIR I'V BEEN WATCHING VIDEOS ABOUT CRYPTO AND FOREX TRADE INVESTMENT BUT YET IM STILL MAKING LOSSES TRADING ON MY OWN, PLEASE CAN YOU PLEASE DIRECT ME TO A GOOD STRATEGSY OR AT LEAST ADVISE ON HOW To MAKE GOOD PROFITS THROUGH INVESTMENT🙏?

    • @emiliobracamontes9484
      @emiliobracamontes9484 2 роки тому

      Same here, My portfolio has been
      going down the drain while I try trading, I just don't
      know what I do wrong.have invested
      $18,000 into crypto all I have now is just
      $5365 😕😕

    • @donaldfrederick1924
      @donaldfrederick1924 2 роки тому

      Trading by yourself is not a good idea.

    • @luisamarina6429
      @luisamarina6429 2 роки тому

      All you need now is a professional
      trader else you will continue making losses.

    • @ryanscribner9285
      @ryanscribner9285 2 роки тому

      That's true you need an Expert broker and account manager to
      make good profit from bitcoin trade.

    • @charlottemia9362
      @charlottemia9362 2 роки тому

      As a beginner who don't understand
      how Bitcoin trade really woks and
      you really want to make profit from it. I will advise you to
      first start working with a
      professional broker.

  • @akomolaferachel9681
    @akomolaferachel9681 2 роки тому +1

    Procrastination is a killer of dreams.
    Wow! that's true.

  • @michaelnwobu5879
    @michaelnwobu5879 2 роки тому +11

    This man is a true Igbo man...never heard him speak, his logic is on point!

    • @aframaco9491
      @aframaco9491 2 роки тому +1

      True Igbo man ?? Are there false Igbo men?
      But maybe you need to hear his story again..,,
      His every experience of his life is in the South West .
      From primary schools to attending university at Uniibadan !
      Just hearing his voice alone, you can tell he is a Nigerian first and foremost!

    • @agp1377
      @agp1377 2 роки тому

      @@aframaco9491 does living the rest of his life in the West makes him not an Igbo man?, Please park well, enemy of progress.

    • @aframaco9491
      @aframaco9491 2 роки тому +1

      @@agp1377 I responded to a person who called KO a true Igbo man, so I asked if there are fake Igbo men?
      How does that make me an enemy of progress ?
      Didn’t you listen to his story? The enemy of progress were members of his own family who were envious of him as a young man!
      Nothing turns my stomach more than losers like you who like to bask in the glory of a complete stranger and claim the success of such an individual as their own simply because he speaks your language!
      Work for your own success, so that Tayo Aina can come and interview you!

  • @plentystuffs
    @plentystuffs 2 роки тому +26

    The secret to NED'S wealth is choosing the right people to be with him. From cousin to wife to employees. He knows how to get people, bring out the genius in them and use thier genius for his good and I hopefully reward those people too. Most libra are awesome with building a tribe.

    • @isaacrashidmsaka1101
      @isaacrashidmsaka1101 2 роки тому +1

      What encouraging Man big up man i will follow your steps i want to invest in poultry farming

    • @cjwallace4559
      @cjwallace4559 2 роки тому

      Pray the same ability to recognize and bring out the best in ourselves and others for all my family in Jesus Name....

  • @jimidbaldheadedguy1600
    @jimidbaldheadedguy1600 2 роки тому +3

    Every word that came out of this Gentleman's mouth is inspiring. A serious pride to Nigeria. Omo adugbo mi to sure

  • @dorrettbarnett5798
    @dorrettbarnett5798 Рік тому +5

    I get goose plmples from this story. Though he started from nothing but he was catapulted by the fact that he attended University and had the drive to succeed, and made use of every opportunity that came his way. He certainly had no time to PROCRASTINATE. Very inspiring story

  • @Phrankleen13
    @Phrankleen13 2 роки тому +303

    Truly inspiring story and journey… I am fired up 👊🏾😁🔥 , thanks for sharing this one, Tayo. Nigerians both home and abroad need to be inspired that it can be done, where? In Nigeria and across Africa.

    • @ugoculture2466
      @ugoculture2466 2 роки тому +5

      Phran ko nero!! Calvary greetings!✊🏾

    • @TayoAinaFilms
      @TayoAinaFilms  2 роки тому +9

      Thanks, brother for tuning in. Appreciate you!

    • @Phrankleen13
      @Phrankleen13 2 роки тому +2

      @@ugoculture2466 🤣🤣

    • @Grizzlyx9
      @Grizzlyx9 2 роки тому

      phrankleen got deported from the UK, he doesn't have papers.🤣

    • @tyy5557
      @tyy5557 2 роки тому +4

      @@Grizzlyx9 You have no proof of that. Stop pulling people down.

  • @Okeh_Emmanuel
    @Okeh_Emmanuel 2 роки тому +10

    This is the correct Kenneth Okonkwo... thank you for sharing your experience and acknowledging the impact of your cousin in your life...some people will say I was self made 100%

  • @ZafaraniT.v
    @ZafaraniT.v Рік тому +5

    Inspiring...I love such stories .. Starting from zero to building an empire !!! Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @omeizasanni
    @omeizasanni 2 роки тому +1

    This man was waiting to get these gems off his chest

  • @abimbolaowolabi4985
    @abimbolaowolabi4985 2 роки тому +5

    I'm a Real Estate Developer. This Chap talks very fast because he has so much facts in his Head that he's trying to share. He knows what he's talking about. Real Estate has no end because Land is fixed but Population increases daily.

  • @barbudo12
    @barbudo12 2 роки тому +17

    His dynamism is almost palpable! The man is an inspiration to all Africans.

  • @Cartics2000
    @Cartics2000 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know if it's the supporting sounds as this guy speaks but he's an outstanding orator. I bought-in in the first 30 seconds. The guy quoted Maslow's hierarchy of needs..wow. Tayo connect us, I'm in real estate finance here in the states.

  • @nefertemur8951
    @nefertemur8951 2 роки тому +7

    Greetings Tayo Aina, what an awesome opportunity to view this interview with Billionaire and businessman Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo of Nigeria. I see that he remembers his childhood and as such is on a mission to build sustainable futuristic housing and communities for the Nigerian people. Tayo, also you are doing a wonderful thing in interviewing the great innovators and Key Players in the Nigerian habitat. Thanks for sharing as your content speaks volumes.

  • @missmaf6887
    @missmaf6887 2 роки тому +87

    Much respect to Dr. Okonkwo. I hear the passion in his voice and his love for African people. When I first traveled to Nigeria a few years ago, the entrepreneurial spirit and energy was mind-blowing for me. Something in me was stirred up and awakened, and watching this video reminded me of that feeling. Africans let's make Africa great, together we can do it! 💜

    • @topgalztv5938
      @topgalztv5938 Рік тому

      Fraud😀💰💰💰💰💰

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      @farrukhahmad555 Рік тому

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  • @seyitherealtor
    @seyitherealtor 2 роки тому +13

    This is part of my vision for Africa's real estate, especially Nigeria

  • @bossgbini
    @bossgbini 2 роки тому +6

    You can tell this was an outlet for him to share his story! There's an eagerness to how he shares his story! Thanks Tayo.

  • @RichardsWorld
    @RichardsWorld 2 роки тому +1

    I really like his statement that procrastination is the killer of all dreams. It's so true.

  • @criptovida
    @criptovida 2 роки тому +7

    A native entrepreneur, good inspiration. "When God gives you an idea, he gives it to 2k people if" in simple words fast execution is key and procrastination is a killer.

  • @billinuma8078
    @billinuma8078 2 роки тому +29

    The best content to date. He explains his mistakes, how to grab opportunities, and why you must say humble. So many life lessons in a short interview.

  • @siriusqueen3476
    @siriusqueen3476 Рік тому +3

    I was just thinking today that we need more African mentors that have made it from back home. So proud of him and the others that have made it. God help us 🙏