Thanks for this point. But to monetization, we got things in place. We got about 5 revenue stream which we aim on testing, then get our perfect revenue model. Just looking for more ideas to add to it.
Igbo people like okomoko(big big name), leveraging on that emotion to monetize.
Hereâs the thing, people WILL definitely misunderstand this product cos of the current political climate in the country, opportunistic folks will also definitely reference the blog when trying to push their own private agendas, Nigeria isnât ready for it.
this why people are shouting (at least from my observation).
Before I continue, I am not Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa. I am from a minority.
When you mix business with tribe it becomes irritating. If you are starting a blog about entrepreneurs from south-east thatâs different, but will become tribalism when (for example) an Idoma man that was born and trained in the same region becomes a very successful entrepreneur even within the confines of same south-east region but can not be featured on your blog because he isnât Igbo.
Lets take the US as case study, who is an American? they call Akon(with Senegal origin) an American singer. But who is an Igbo man? or Igbo entrepreneur?
Back in the university I wasnât a fan of all this state of origin, tribe and other groups that use some features we didnât pick for ourselves as minimum requirement for joining.
You can do your blog sha. But please note that some of us do not hate the Igbos! If tribes were like firmware that one can download and install on himself, I will definitely download and try Igbo at some point.
My 2 cents. Pardon any grammatical brouhaha and typos. Thank You.
Thanks for the point bro.
Firstly, for the record, I am also neither Igbo, Hausa, nor Yoruba. I am southern minority from the Niger-Delta. In fact, I am minority even in my State, thatâs how minority we are. Being from a minority group, it has never even occurred to me to be tribalistic, letâs face it, how many people will come to my aid if I punch a Hausa, igbo or Yoruba man in the face lol? We are naturally very accommodating to all, and make friends with whoever will have us.
Secondly, I do think that the OP betrays an uncomfortable level of provincial thinking with his venture. But this is no sin. And I certainly do not see anyone complain when it is a Yoruba or a Hausa focused venture.
For instance, please take a look at these threads:
I did not notice anyone being offended by the above threads, in fact, I saw a lot of encouragement and back patting. Why where they not considered tribalistic? Because they are not.
If OP, who I assume is igbo, does not do a blog about igbo people, who will? You? Me?
Bigots will always find an excuse to attack people they do not like. Look at that thread about yoruba watch faces, no Igbo or Hausa person went on that thread to insult Yorubas or Yoruba culture, and why would they? They are busy with their lives. But here we are, this chap very innocently (perhaps even naively) starts a somewhat harmless, if parochial, thread about an igbo focused product/service, and bingo, people like @manifest come crawling out of their shrines to ask how many legitimate igbo entrepreneurs are there in Nigeria. Such a shame.
@Juventus
Start your blog. It might be a hit, it might be a flop. Who knows. But youâll never know if you do not try.
On startups in the north⌠is north a tribe? donât you think a startup founded by an Igbo man in the north falls into this category? thatâs the point of my last post.
On watch faces and keyboard in yoruba, I personally support such idea as it uses technology to make certain services available for more regions. Even nokia, google and co have some of their products translated in Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.
Finally, the OP didnât start a business blog in Igbo language right? cause thatâs the only way quote those two apps you mentioned will have a valid context.
But of course you do 
Now u want to bring political correctness into it. Yoruba in the case of those app is a language and not a tribe. I donât understand jack in the language anyway.
Thank you for this. They are just sharing their opinion but it wonât change my plans. Its a niche blog, so not everyone is my target audience. More over its something new and until I start and test the market, no one can tell if it will be hit or flop. So what ever their review is, it wonât stop me.
I still wonder why anything from the Igbo ate mostly seen as tribalistic, that even your fellow Igbo will tell you its tribal but when its Yoruba or Hausa, its innovation.
Well different people with different opinion. Thanks to every one though.
if itâs to promote Igbo culture and business, I see no problem, not like no one canât learn their stories and all, wonder whatâs making most edgy about it ?
As in eeheen, Ayam tired.
So why did you comment Mr kick off?
I think the idea will be severely judged as unnecessarily biased by both non-Igbo and Igbo people. It also begs the question, why read specifically about successful Igbo entrepreneurs when I can read about successful entrepreneurs in general. Whatâs the added benefit for the reader?
Bro, iâm not antagonizing mehn, just saying a the blog isnât just for people here and a lot of people outside here will not see the good side (call it willful ignorance), either ways, good luck with itâŚ
Young man, listen carefully. It is important you understand a comment before you make false accusations and statements that are not needed. There were no elements of bigotry in my comments. I could have said the same thing for Yoruba or Hausa Entrepreneurs. The truth is that there are a considerable number of LEGITIMATE entrepreneurs in Nigeria meaning that, only a few people actually practise true entrepreneurship.
In Nigeria, Entrepreneurship has nothing to do with a tribe or certain ethnic group, it is the product of the hardship found within its environment. Like previously mentioned, the Igboâs are generally fast and smart. Hence, they find quick ways of doing things. However, given a different environment (or a country), most entrepreneurs you find in Nigeria will be in a specialized career path.
I thought it would be a good idea to clear certain misconceptions about my comments. For clarity purpose, let me break down my comments with illustrations that can easily aid your understanding.
In my first comment, I highlighted the challenges of running out of content managing a tribe specific localised blog. From a business point of view, localising the content of a blog isnât profitable, unless of course, you are running a charity organization. For instance, by localizing the content of a blog to a particular tribe, you have drastically reduced your readership and the amount of content you can produce for the blog. Thereby, reducing potential revenue and the long term sustainability of your mission. This was the primary purpose of my comment. Once again, it has nothing to do with a TRIBE.
In my second comment, I gave a detailed reason why I feel we have a considerable number of LEGITIMATE entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The reasons I gave were not particular to the Igboâs, rather they have always been the problems we have with doing business in Nigeria. You can not (and should not) glorify entrepreneurs that have once betrayed the trust of its fellow citizen. As such, the OP should only publicise people that truly and genuinely have no skeletons in their cupboards. Once again, it has nothing to do with a TRIBE. It is a common practice in Nigeria. Genuine entrepreneurship is possible but very hard to practise. Having said that, although I have certain reservations, throughout my comments, I have constantly reinforced my support for the idea.
Lastly, I donât have any intentions to contribute further to this thread but before I wrap up this conversation from my side, I would like to give you a note of warning. I understand the internet has provided you with a platform to interact with people which you will probably never be able to relate or match up to in reality. For instance, a lot of smart, intelligent, and accomplished professionals read this forum every day. I am one among thousands that let go of pride, and I contribute to this forum as part of my social responsibility. I have also personally recommended government advisors and investors to this forum. However, comments and direct insults like this are the reasons why they do not engage. Hence, I feel it is very important for you to keep mute when you have nothing meaningful to contribute before you insult your destiny helper.
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âBetter to be quiet and be thought a fool,
than open your mouth and erase all doubtâ