•Richie Onaiwu
A Popular United Kingdom Business Mogul, Dr. Richie Onaiwu has been installed as the Omelora 1 of Dim Ubulu Ihejiofor Ancient Kingdom, Oru West LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.
The title was bestowed by His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Goodluck Obi, JP; Eze Omekannaya Ofo 1, in a ceremony rich with culture, heritage, and the enduring spirit of the Igbo people, reports Saturday Independent.
In his remarks, The recipient, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of RichieRich Global Limited, expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging the kingdom’s historic significance and embracing his new role as an adopted son of the soil and a proud member of Ndí Igbo.
He pledged his commitment to uphold the values, traditions, and dignity of the kingdom, and to serve as a worthy representative of its people.
The ceremony was attended by traditional leaders, dignitaries, and members of the community, all joining in celebration of this important cultural milestone.
Onaiwu began his entrepreneurial journey in London in 2002, building a niche in security services, cloakroom services and cleaning services for major lounges and nightclubs.
This foundation evolved into RichieRichEntertainment, a pioneering platform that became instrumental in promoting African entertainment across Europe.
His work has consistently bridged African talent with global audiences, earning him a reputation as one of the most trusted and influential figures in diaspora cultural events across Europe.
Across Europe, Dr. Onaiwu has managed and promoted landmark events for leading Nigerian and international artistes and comedians.
His track record includes: The historic UK appearance of 2Baba in 2005 and subsequent tours across England.
Key roles in iconic shows such as Crack Ya Ribs with Julius Agwu Sold-out UK tours including: Mr CumCum Concert (2023), AfroKings of Comedy UK Tour (2024,2026), MC Edo Pikin UK Tour (2025) and AY Live UK Tour (yearly tours across England.
