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Traditional Igbo Secrets of Wealth and Success | Interview with Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma (Part 1)

[Culture] (21:59) In this inspiring interview, Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma — widely known as Agunechemba and The Lord Mayor of Arondizuogu — shares deep insights into the traditional Igbo principles that shape wealth creation and community development. He discusses cultural values, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the spirit of collective growth that continue to define Igbo success stories. 00:00 - Introduction 05:21 - The three pillars of Igbo transformation explained 08:33 - How to know your Ch...

8/26/2025
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Traditional Igbo Secrets of Wealth and Success | Interview with Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma (Part 1)

Traditional Igbo Secrets of Wealth and Success | Interview with Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma (Part 1)

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In this inspiring interview, Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma — widely known as Agunechemba and The Lord Mayor of Arondizuogu — shares deep insights into the traditional Igbo principles that shape wealth creation and community development.

He discusses cultural values, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the spirit of collective growth that continue to define Igbo success stories.

00:00 - Introduction

05:21 - The three pillars of Igbo transformation explained

08:33 - How to know your Chi

10:05 - The Physical and spiritual Chi of every creature explained

15:30 - How to reconnect with your spiritual Chi; the ancestors

17:38 - How to offer sacrifice to your Chi in Igboland

21:32 - The next step

CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

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GUEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT

Guest: Mazi Ozoemezinam Ezuma (Agunechemba, The Lord Mayor of Arondizuogu) — respected entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader.

This video was made with the informed consent of Dr. I. O. Ezuma in line with YouTube Policies. All views expressed by Dr. I. O. Ezuma do not represent the position.

DISCLAIMER

All opinions expressed are solely those of the guest. This episode is for educational and cultural purposes.

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INTRO MUSIC SOURCE

Title: “Guts Before Glory” by Naem Sparta (RetroSynth Records, 17 Jul 2025): musicbrainz.org/recording/31f4d30d-31eb-4e84-8ac8-59aaf818783e

IMAGE SOURCES

Image of Eta Zuma Logo (13 Dec, 2018): Business List Nigeria. https://www.businesslist.com.ng/company/262805/eta-zuma-mining-and-industries-limited

Image of Image 20 of 20(2006): Eta Zuma Group

https://etazuma.com/gallery.html/

Image of Image from Zuma 828(2006): OrigiZuma 828

https://etazuma.com/zuma828/Avocado Video Stock (13 Dec, 2018): Vecteezy (Free License) https://www.vecteezy.com/video/50733813-avocados-in-tree-in-focus/

Image of Ripe Mango Tree(2025): Bukuora Ka_diaki

https://www.tiktok.com/@bakoura..ka..diaki/video/7532996578542472454/

Honey Mango Seed on Top (April 9, 2021): Carrie – Forged Mettle Farm https://forgedmettlefarm.com/2021/04/09/growing-things-avocado-pits-and-mango-seeds/

Image of Dissected Mango Seed (Feb. 28, 2025): Jamesmgonda367 (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/p/DGoU1LztmUA/

Mango Prume (2025): Nature_Lapse2 (TikTok) https://www.tiktok.com/@nature_lapse2/video/7555509279097163028/

Condo Dwarf Mango(5 Jan 2025): Top Tropicals https://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/store/blog_entry.cgi/href=https:/toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/articles/%3Ciframeclass=?entry=1741191424&num=10&find=Mango/

An early-20th-century Igbo medicine man in Nigeria, West Africa (14 April, 2009): Ukabia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Traditional_African_religions/Selected_picture/7#/media/File:Igbo_medicine_man.jpg/

Image of Ogilish Leaf (3 July, 2003): Okunola Adenrele Alabi et al. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00709-023-01880-4

Oji Igbo (Marh 6, 2025): Yara Imo Asiri Worldwide (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/100065667062106/posts/spiritual-work-for-money-drawer-workget-one-frog-opolo-aye-kanget-four-face-of-c/968412495357644/

Ram (March 14, 2012). OloriSupergal Blog https://olorisupergal.blogspot.com/2011/03/event-ram-charging-pictures.html

Efi Igbo (Sept. 10, 2025): Comr. Obinna Michael (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/100034585504729/photos/1558390495323786/

Chick (n.d.). Royalty-Free via PickPik https://www.pickpik.com/chick-chicken-hen-poultry-rooster-baby-120732

Egg Cleasing (Jan. 2, 2025). Ifansoro Apesin Iranse Orunmila (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/348426025358737/posts/2818897691644879/

Ifeoma Akona Anyi (Oct. 10, 2025): Onwa_Nnewi (X/Twitter) https://x.com/Kene_Nnewi/status/1976575382917906447/photo/

TEAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Host: Akachukwu Nwankpo (Oputaifeadi)

Visual Editing: Emeka Okorie

Blog Website Mgt: Chukwukadibia Ekene

Research support: Esther Ime

Recorded at Ndigbo Viva Studios, Enugu.

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