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Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 10:47pm On Aug 17, 2015
Abimbola Awoliyi is Nigeria’s first
female doctor -

Kolapo Hamzat is the youngest
professor of physiotherapy in Nigeria and Africa -

Adegoke olubunmo is the first professor of
Mathematics in Africa -

Momodu Mosobalaje Olaloye is
the first African professor of Geology -

Dele Olojede is
the first and only African to win a Pulitzer prize -

Abimbola jayeola is Nigeria’s First Female Helicopter
Pilot -

William Akinola Dawodu was the first Nigerian
car importer, he started importing cars into Nigeria in
1905 -

Prof. Jade Akande was the first female professor
of law in West Africa -

Kofo Ademola is the first black
woman to receive an undergraduate degree from
Oxford University -

Dr. Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara
is the youngest African PHD Holder in Mathematics -

Deborah Enilo Ajakaiye is the first female physics
professor in Africa and also the first black African to be
named a fellow of the Geological society of London -

Wole Soyinka is the first black and only African to win a
Nobel prize for literature -

Thomas Adesanya ige grillo
is the first Nigerian professor of anatomy -

Taslim Eliasis the first African to be president of the International
Court of Justice (World Court) -

Folake Folarin-Coker
the first African-based fashion designer to stage a show
twice at the New York Fashion Week -

Latunde Odeku is
the first US-trained black neurosurgeon and the 1st
professor of neuro- surgery in Nigeria. -

Bode Thomas
created the First indigenous Nigerian law firm -I.K

dairo is the first Nigerian to be conferred title of
Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire (MBE) -

Amzat Beyioku Adebowale is The first
Nigerian to bring Sharp range of electronic products in
Nigeria -

Prof. Taiyewo Kolawole is the first Nigerian
neuro- radiologist -

Prof. Arinola Olasumbo Sanya is the
first female Professor of Physiotherapy in Africa. -

Dr Olu Jaiyebo is The first Agronomist in Nigeria.

Professor Micheal Adepoju Adeyemo is The first
Nigerian Chartered Accountant

-Latola Films was the
1st film production company in Nigeria -

Prof. IlesanmiAdesida, is the first black Vice- Chancellor in an
american unversity -

Mrs. Sade Thomas-Fahm is the
First woman to own a boutique in Nigeria -

Nojim Maiyegun is the first Nigerian to win an Olympic medal

-Adenike Osofisan is the first African Female Professor
of Computer Science. -

Prof T.O Ogunlesi is the first
professor of Medicine in Nigeria -

Chief Akintola
Williams is the First African to qualify as a chartered
accountant -

Ezekiel Adekunle Ifaturoti is the first
mining engineer in Nigeria

-Rotimi Adebari is the First
black mayor of Ireland -

Folake Solanke is the First
Female Senior Advocate of Nigeria -

Elizabeth Abimbola
is the First Nigerian Female Doctor-1937

-Helen
Folasade Adu is the First Nigerian-born artist to win a
Grammy-1986 -

Prof. Bolanle Awe: Nigeria's first
female Professor of History -

Professor Thomas Adeoye
Lambo is Africa’s first professor of psychiatry. -

Engineer Dr. (Mrs.) Olatokubo A Somolu: is Nigeria’s
first Female to hold a PHD in Engineering -

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Nigeria -

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female industrialist -

Michael Onafowokan is Nigeria’s
first Architect 1952 -

Aderonke Kale is the first Female
Nigerian Armed Forces (2 Star) Major General: -

Chief (Dr.) Bola Kuforiji Olubi is The first Female Chartered
Accountant in Nigeria -

George Olatokunbo Okikiolu,
has written more mathematics papers than any other
Black mathematician in history -

Katherline okikiolu is
the first black person to win the most prestigious
award for young mathematics researchers in the
United States and the first black woman to publish an
article in the Annals of Mathematics -

Samuel Layinka
Ayodeji invented the excision knife to treat tropical
ulcers. he won the Robert Wilson Memorial Prize in
Chemistry and the Welcome Prize in Medicine.

Rashidi yekinni the first player to score for nigeria in Fifa world cup

Rashidi yekinni is the Alltime highest goal scorer for nigeria

Teslim Balogun is nigeria's first proffesional footballer

Jomiloju Tunde Oladipo is the youngest nigeria microsoft certified pro at

Obateru Akiruntan olugbo of ugbo Land is the Richest monarch in Nigeria

Folorunsho Alakija is the richest woman in nigeria

Samuel ajayi crowther is the first anglican bishop in nigeria

Sapara williams is the First indigeneous nigerian Lawyer

Federick rotimi williams is the first solicitor to supreme court in nigeria

Herbet Macaulay is the first Nigerian to own a car

Yoruba bible is the First indigeneous bible in nigeria

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was the first man to
introduce Universal Primary Education in Nigeria in the
then Western Region in the year 1956.

The Nigerian Flag was designed by a Nigerian student
in London as at then in the year 1960 by Mr. Taiwo
Akinkunmi

The first female to drive a motor car was Mrs.
Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti

Mrs. Latifat Okunnu was the first female deputy
Governor in Nigeria

Mrs Efunroye Tinubu was the first female to buy a
car in Nigeria.

Kafayat shau from Nigeria broke the world record in
longest dance with a time of 52 hours and 3
minutes. It happened in 2006.

Olusoji fasuba is the fastest nigerian on 100m track event with 9.85 seconds(2006)

Ajayi agbebaku holds All time best record in nigeria's tripple jump event (1983)

Adewale olukoju is all time best discus throw for nigeria (1991)

Honourable adeyemi ikuforiji is the longest serving speaker in Nigeria

Bishop oyedepo is the richest pastor in the world

Herbet ogunde and ola balogun re the first flim makers in nigeria

Iwe irohin the first newspaper in nigeria established in (1859)

Yoruba is The largest ethnic group in africa

Yoruba is the 3rd famous tribe in africa after zulu(south africa)
Massai. (Kenya)

SAHARA ENERGY
THE PALMS SHOPPING MALL(PERSINANAS GROUP)

GTB

ELIZADE GROUP

CAVERTON OFFSHORE GROUP

CHICKEN REPUBLIC

NICON GROUP /Air Nigeria Nicon Insurance Nigeria

Re-Insurance Corporation Nicon Luxury Hotel The
Nicon Group - Lagos, Nigeria - Holdings include
investment companies, schools, real estate
holdings, transport companies and others Global
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Industries Energy Bank

DOYIN GROUP OF COMPANIES /Global Soap &
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-Oyo state is the largest producer of /Tobacco in
Nigeria
-Ondo state is the largest producer of oil after the
south-south
-Of the 28.6 million metric tonnes of cement
produced locally in Nigeria, 14 million metric
tonnes of this comes from Ogun State

-Ogun state has the largest concentration of
industries in Nigeria. Ota,sagamu and agbara
-Sagamu is the largest kola nut collecting center in
the nigeria

-Osun-osogbo international festival

-Yoruba pastors control 95% of religious tourism

Musicians

D'banj
Tiwa salvage
Davido
Wizkid
Olamide
Suspect
Korede bello
Reekado banks
Sheyi shey
Eedris Abdulkareem
Salawa Abeni - Waka singer
Sunny Ade - jùjú singer
Sade Adu
Tope Alabi
Yemi Alade - R&B and pop singe
Aṣa - R&B, country and pop singer-
songwriter
Alhaji Alamu Atatalo
Yinka Ayefele - gospel singer
Adewale Ayuba
Ayinde Bakare
Banky W - pop and R&B singer-songwriter
Adé Bantu
TY Bello - gospel sing singer and rapper

Femi Kuti - afrobeat, jazz singer-
songwriter and instrumentalist
Seun Kuti - afrobeat, Jazz singer-
songwriter and instrumentalist
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Lagbaja
Niyola
Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere
Ebenezer Obey
Skales - rapper and singer
Sound Sultan
Fela Sowande
Sean tizzle

Can't remember all
My yoruba brothers and sisters can add to the list because it is not incomplete,
I didn't touch some areas..

AM PROUD TO BE OMO ODUDUWA..!!!
100% AWORI BOY

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by shaboti: 10:55pm On Aug 17, 2015
Another chest beating thread

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by mascot87(m): 10:57pm On Aug 17, 2015
shaboti:
Another chest beating thread

Yibö boy keep quiet. angry angry

Yoruba rocks cool cool

Yibös jealous since 0012AD shocked shocked cheesy cheesy

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by shaboti: 11:00pm On Aug 17, 2015
mascot87:


Igbo boy keep quiet. angry angry

Yoruba rocks cool cool

Igbos jealous since 0012AD shocked shocked cheesy cheesy
I can only be jealous of what I dont have.
Just dont come around and call igbos chest beaters.

Nice thread. Do more of this rather than tryin to bring others down.

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by mascot87(m): 11:02pm On Aug 17, 2015
shaboti:
I can only be jealous of what I dont have.
Just dont come around and call igbos chest beaters.

Nice thread. Do more of this rather than tryin to bring others down.

kiss kiss kiss kiss
Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:05pm On Aug 17, 2015
shaboti:
Another chest beating thread
We don't chest beat..our achievements will do the talking

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by Yasirarafat: 11:08pm On Aug 17, 2015
WHERE IS UR NAME ? embarassed


Or u are just Dog barking?? grin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by kingsley3218(m): 11:18pm On Aug 17, 2015
After all this where are you people presently I'll prefer being a business man rather than an educated betrayer who would take one step forward and 5 steps backward. Bunch of hypocrites!!! Let d bashing begin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by wytecat: 11:20pm On Aug 17, 2015
A list all round with Yoruba all the time!

Waiting for beast's D list.

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:22pm On Aug 17, 2015
kingsley3218:
After all this where are you people presently I'll prefer being a business man rather than an educated betrayer who would take one step forward and 5 steps backward. Bunch of hypocrites!!! Let d bashing begin

Bad belle is allowed..

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by wytecat: 11:22pm On Aug 17, 2015
Since you can't take this away from us, then your question is out of order.

kingsley3218:
After all this where are you people presently I'll prefer being a business man rather than an educated betrayer who would take one step forward and 5 steps backward. Bunch of hypocrites!!! Let d bashing begin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by kingsley3218(m): 11:24pm On Aug 17, 2015
wytecat:
Since you can't take this away from us, then your question is out of order.

for ur plastic mind na

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by Nobody: 11:25pm On Aug 17, 2015
does that stop u guyz from being traitors?
and also being mmanu

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by SirBlack999(m): 11:27pm On Aug 17, 2015
princdebola201:


We don't chest beat...OUR achievements will do the talking
Bro,I dont see ur name on the list.
Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:27pm On Aug 17, 2015
MrKontrovErsy:
does that stop u guyz from being traitors?
and also being mmanu

That's why we Lead and others follow

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:28pm On Aug 17, 2015
SirBlack999:
Bro,I dont see ur name on the list.
Google is ur friend

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by wytecat: 11:31pm On Aug 17, 2015
This list is one of the reasons why every Ibo's first and last word is YORUBA, forgetting that ABINIBI is different from ABILITY!

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by SirBlack999(m): 11:33pm On Aug 17, 2015
princdebola201:
Google is ur friend
Couldn't find your name on google also.

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:39pm On Aug 17, 2015
SirBlack999:
Couldn't find your name on google also.
Ok

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by cocaineaddict(m): 11:39pm On Aug 17, 2015
princdebola201:


Bad belle is allowed..
God punish you dia 4 saying burna boy is yoru_bad / yo_robber. Una wan claim wetin nobe una own abi. F00ls angry angry

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by wytecat: 11:40pm On Aug 17, 2015
Hehehe! You just have to type something even if it's shhiitt, it's allowed, but you can't list your tribe achievements to our hip, is the thing, even with your paper mind. Prove me wrong if you can!
kingsley3218:
for ur plastic mind na

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by GenbIoodykiller: 11:42pm On Aug 17, 2015
grin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by GenbIoodykiller: 11:43pm On Aug 17, 2015
cheesy

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by anulaxad(m): 11:49pm On Aug 17, 2015
thread should be banned for inciting ethical divisions. These are Nigerian acheivements.

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by kingsley3218(m): 11:50pm On Aug 17, 2015
wytecat:
Hehehe! You just have to type something even if it's shhiitt, it's allowed, but you can't list your tribe achievements to our hip is the thing, even with your paper mind. Prove me wrong if you can!
hehehehehe......during the civil war,the first indigenous fighter planes,panzers,guns,bombs,communication gadgets and transmitors were made by the igbo's without any support or aid from foreigners......whether u like am or not,na achievement be that grin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by princdebola201(m): 11:52pm On Aug 17, 2015
cocaineaddict:

God punish you dia 4 saying burna boy is yoru_bad / yo_robber. Una wan claim wetin nobe una own abi. F00ls angry angry
It was a mistake and have correct it..
I know it hurts you to see the thread..if you can't deal with you can help urself with a rope hung to the ceiling
Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by wytecat: 12:22am On Aug 18, 2015
That's a lie and you know it!

kingsley3218:
hehehehehe......during the civil war,the first indigenous fighter planes,panzers,guns,bombs,communication gadgets and transmitors were made by the igbo's without any support or aid from foreigners......whether u like am or not,na achievement be that grin

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by azzima(m): 12:30am On Aug 18, 2015
Actor David Oyelowo (the first Black to play James bond)
Actor Adewale akinnuoye Agbaje (Lost,Oz etc)
Singer Seal "Olumide Samuel "

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by kingsley3218(m): 12:31am On Aug 18, 2015
wytecat:
That's a lie and you know it!

lie ke? Ask ur dad,he'll tell you.....besides,u've got the internet to read on,better still u could visit d war museum at umuahia and see for urself. Its more than correct.

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by coolitempa(f): 12:46am On Aug 18, 2015
wytecat:
That's a lie and you know it!


Ibos and lies is like Siamese twins...... wink.....look at the OP....he compiled a list and mistakenly included one person's name. - Burna...... cheesy...as soon as it was pointed out.... cheesy...he put his hands up and took it off and then apologised..... cheesy....now imagine if it was a flattie that opened the thread.....he would have glaringly defended it even if it was wrong..... cheesy....we really have no business being in this country with these crooks.... cheesy

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Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by coolitempa(f): 12:50am On Aug 18, 2015
Look at the poster kingsley now....clearly wrong about planes.....and others....he even mentions panzas which are also planes albeit fighter planes which shows he does not know they are the same..... cheesy....when caught out....see his reaction.....he tells obvious lies.......about umuahia.......no wonder they believe Kanu has planes in Europe waiting to bomb Nigeria..... cheesy...honestly we need to let these people go....... wink.....I only wish they were serious enough about it sha...... cheesy.....inferiority n jealousy...... cheesy
Re: Yoruba's Achievements-(catch Us If U Can) by Nobody: 1:09am On Aug 18, 2015
Bellview owned by ibru is also yoloba
princdebola201:

It was a mistake and have correct it..
I know it hurts you to see the thread..if you can't deal with you can help urself with a rope hung to the ceiling

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