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During an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian socialite and businessman Obi Iyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana, shared insights into the motivation behind the lavish funeral he organized for his mother in 2021.
Cubana disclosed that his family has a history of members not surviving beyond the age of 80, as both his father, grandfather, and uncle had passed away before reaching that milestone.
Determined to break this “generational curse,” Cubana expressed how he had celebrated his mother’s birthdays in a grand manner, hoping she would surpass the age of 80.
Despite her passing at the age of 78, Cubana and his siblings chose to honor her memory by hosting an extravagant burial, using the funds allocated for her anticipated 80th birthday celebration.
Sharing his family background, Cubana revealed, “In my family, no one has lived past 80. My father died at 66, my father’s brother at 75, and my grandfather at 78. I made a promise to my mum, ‘You will break this pattern.'”
He continued, “I encouraged her to be the one to break this if it’s a generational curse. I assured her that at her funeral, that would be celebrated, and we began saving for it.”
“She passed on December 31 at the age of 78 and a half. We were all anticipating her 80th birthday. Despite the circumstances, let’s honor and celebrate her for coming close to breaking it.”
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