Obi Cubana Launches Massive 'Cubana Millennium City' Development in Asaba, Vowing Completion by December 2026

Obi Cubana Launches Massive 'Cubana Millennium City' Development in Asaba, Vowing Completion by December 2026   Nigerian entrepren...

Obi Cubana Launches Massive 'Cubana Millennium City' Development in Asaba, Vowing Completion by December 2026

 

Nigerian entrepreneur and nightlife mogul Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has unveiled his ambitious "Cubana Millennium City" project in Asaba, Delta State. The high-profile real estate development is already under rapid construction, with Cubana committing to have families moving in by summer 2026 and full completion before December 2026.

 

In a viral video tour posted on his verified social medial handle, Cubana enthusiastically walked through the vast site, highlighting progress and premium materials. "This is January 2026. Some families will move in here by the summer," he stated, pointing to concrete structures, scaffolding, heavy machinery, and stockpiled blocks, plumbing, and rebar. He emphasized quality and speed: "Look at the blocks, the runners, the plumbing material. We say what we do, and we do what we say." Cubana stated.

 

The project, envisioned as a luxury mixed-use community, features modern high-rises, apartments with elevators, green spaces, parking, and potential amenities like helipads, based on intercut 3D renders. It positions Asaba as a rising hub for premium living in the South-East regions.

 

The groundbreaking received spiritual backing on January 13 with a ceremony led by Pastor Jerry Eze of NSPPD, who prayed for success: "This will be the least of what you would ever do. Your light will keep shining brighter and brighter."

 

The development aligns with a growing narrative among some Igbo investors to redirect capital toward the South-East and adjacent areas amid perceived risks elsewhere. In the viral thread and related discussions, Igbo people celebrated the move away from Lagos, citing fears of property destruction or targeted demolitions. 

One user wrote: "I'm glad he didn't build it in Lagos. They would have burnt everything down. Let these men bring their businesses down East." Another added: "Finally my Igbo Brothers have Wisen Up. Asaba is 10million times better than Lagos. Nobody will set your house on fire or Demolish it."

 

This sentiment echoes broader calls from groups like the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which has long advocated for Igbo investments to return "home" to Biafra territories. IPOB has repeatedly urged wealthy Igbos to relocate businesses from places like Lagos due to alleged systemic persecution, ethnic marginalization, and instances of destruction or insecurity affecting Igbo-owned properties in other parts of Nigeria. The initiative resonates with IPOB ongoing appeals for economic self-reliance in the region, framing such shifts as protection against vulnerabilities elsewhere.

 

Cubana himself has spoken to these challenges in related clips, noting: "Igbos are the target in every law passed in this country. The system was structured to humiliate the Igbos. I faced a lot of persecution from the government."

 

Reactions remain mixed. Enthusiasts hail the massive investment and job creation potential, with one user noting: "This man understands business and has access to capital ." Critics question its focus on luxury rentals over affordable housing or industrial growth, with comments like: "This is what I was saying they’ll build hotels and apartments for rent and they’ll think they’re helping the poor." Safety observations also emerged, pointing to limited helmet use on site.

 

Cubana teased a sample house reveal by his upcoming birthday, underscoring his race against time. With on-site manpower and equipment in full swing, the project could significantly boost employment, tourism, and economic activity in south East, marking a strategic pivot toward regional development.

Family Writers Press International.