2023 Valedictorian Address by Obioma Somotochi Ugorji

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  • Loyola Marymount University's 2023 Valedictorian, Obioma Somotochi Ugorji, addressed the school's Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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  • @obiugorji619
    @obiugorji619 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Wow. Thank you all for the kind messages and sweet words. I am truly a piece of you all and I would not have it any other way. God bless and IGBO KWEZONU!

    • @lisalady864
      @lisalady864 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey. Thank you brother

    • @maxgrace4844
      @maxgrace4844 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You represented well. My prayer is for you to continue being a worthy ambassador. Go forth and fulfill destiny! God Almighty bless.

    • @nazomumoh93
      @nazomumoh93 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Super proud of you

    • @ConfichiadJesus3337
      @ConfichiadJesus3337 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

    • @isikachinaemerem5081
      @isikachinaemerem5081 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Congratulations brother. IGBO KWENU!! 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @NjidekaNwalor-ty3wo
    @NjidekaNwalor-ty3wo ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Proud of you my dearest son❤🎉We are Igbos and will forever be grateful to be one🙏🏼

    • @vincentnwodo5638
      @vincentnwodo5638 ปีที่แล้ว

      What we are denied of here in Nigeria, let whoever that dare go over there and let us see if his ugly head can be seen not think of hearing their voice with a product of their empty dead brain.

    • @anyachiellen
      @anyachiellen ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yesooooooo 👍

    • @negospel4492
      @negospel4492 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awesome Igbo kwenu hey !!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @kimbo8778
      @kimbo8778 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations to you! 🎉🎉

  • @vivianparadise8730
    @vivianparadise8730 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    As a Nigerian/American parent, I am so proud and grateful to God almighty for this memorable moment for obioma and his family ❤

  • @yvettewilliams5967
    @yvettewilliams5967 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I’m not Nigerian, but have Nigerian friends and have learned a lot about the Igbos. Congratulations Obioma, I feel proud of you. Go forth and conquer!

  • @bolaa3915
    @bolaa3915 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Congrats!!! Very proud of you as a Yoruba lady,as a Nigerian…..Igbo kwenu!!!!!!

    • @denniskcobi3470
      @denniskcobi3470 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks alot some primitive will ask you why you mentioned yoruba which is ur real identity

    • @federalman2674
      @federalman2674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks my dearest 😘 I'm igbo but my real brother here in Europe is a yoruba man (olaide amoo) my senior man and BIG brother

  • @mschurchgirl16
    @mschurchgirl16 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    1:30 gave me goosebumps! He truly made us Igbos proud 🇳🇬 Igbo Kwenu!

  • @charlesaibangbee3829
    @charlesaibangbee3829 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Proud of you as a Nigerian!! Well done.

  • @julietasonye36
    @julietasonye36 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Proud of you my Igbo brother and thank you for appreciating your tribe.

  • @forG4real
    @forG4real ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu 👑👑👑 I am so proud of you my brother ❤❤❤. The world knows us for who we are ❤proudly Igbos❤ Thank you for making Ndi Igbo proud. Igbos love you. God bless you and bless every endeavors you make from here. I'm so proud and happy watching you speak. Goose bumps all over me 👏Soar.... my brother🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @chinwenworji-okudo1143
    @chinwenworji-okudo1143 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Congratulations son & proud parents! You have made the Igbo tribe proud! Your best is yet to come! SOAR!❤🎉

  • @olumayowaogunwemimo7116
    @olumayowaogunwemimo7116 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I’m super proud of the pride he has in his heritage. I literally shouted “hey” in response to his call.

    • @akendon7260
      @akendon7260 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True Omulabi. May God bless you!

    • @nkemndukwe2455
      @nkemndukwe2455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you brother. We are all one people created by God.

  • @jacinta5293
    @jacinta5293 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Oh wao!! Igbo Kwenu!! God’s blessings are on the Igbos, no matter what!

  • @jennifere.9620
    @jennifere.9620 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Proud of you Obioma!!! This made me proud as an Igbo woman and LMU Alumna ❤ 🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @franklinduru1395
    @franklinduru1395 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Proud of you brother. We igbos know nothing but staying on top... That's who we are and that's what we know how to do best. Bravo!

  • @adawoguby
    @adawoguby ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Bros thank you for making the Igbos, your parents, yourself and your generation proud. Keep soaring.🙏♥️✌️

  • @joykemakolam2784
    @joykemakolam2784 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    So proud of you my cousin. The sky is your starting point. Congratulations

  • @kpaduwaogechi1821
    @kpaduwaogechi1821 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Good Job Obi, so proud of you!❤

  • @abby5884
    @abby5884 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I congratulate you as a Nigerian! You are blessed my brother for making us proud.

  • @diomaejiofor5437
    @diomaejiofor5437 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Obi, I am so so proud of you. Good delivery. Son

  • @ceejaydavidoftolamideugboa293
    @ceejaydavidoftolamideugboa293 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Congratulations, you have made Nigeria proud especially the Igbo tribe. Keep it up.

  • @alexomekeu7177
    @alexomekeu7177 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    A very proud Igbo, A Biafran, A Jew who say you can withhold People's progress but cannot stop it. My first cousin had an SJD cum PHD in Law at Loyola University in Chicago currently he is serving as Secretary of State in Enugu State. God Almighty bless you and our Kids. We are Ibos and we are proud.

    • @maxgrace4844
      @maxgrace4844 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A true seed of Jacob.

    • @AtlasGlaze
      @AtlasGlaze ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @aleximekeu7177
      It was nice to see you congratulate him but when you added Biafra with his beautiful day you messed up.
      Then you added a family member of yours Smh 🤦🏿‍♂️.
      We only care about this young man .
      Can he shine alone.

    • @georgeheinrich9450
      @georgeheinrich9450 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

    • @georgeheinrich9450
      @georgeheinrich9450 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AtlasGlaze he is a biafran...take it or leave it

    • @denniskcobi3470
      @denniskcobi3470 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@AtlasGlaze what is the meaning of Nigeria in ur language

  • @collinsizunna6910
    @collinsizunna6910 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    ❤ Igbo Amaka.

  • @amakanwankwo1548
    @amakanwankwo1548 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was wowed by your speech Obioma. You are just fearless and ready to conquer the world.

  • @emekamgbudem4964
    @emekamgbudem4964 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Congratulations Obioma. You are indeed a great man.
    You got a real good heart for your tribe, nation and the world.

  • @Nora-hk1bc
    @Nora-hk1bc ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Congratulations son!!! You have made Nigerian proud more especially we the Igbo tribe. This is the beginning of great high.

  • @nellypetersmusic1278
    @nellypetersmusic1278 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I am just dropping tears of joy. Glory be to God!!!!

  • @emmaonunkwo2438
    @emmaonunkwo2438 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Congratulations Obioma! 🎉 Your speech was really outstanding and so touching. Greater heights. Keep pressing. Glory be to God.

  • @CONTINENTALGLOBALINFO
    @CONTINENTALGLOBALINFO ปีที่แล้ว +14

    IGBO’s to the world 🌎 always and always ❤❤ higher we go

  • @Flynn943
    @Flynn943 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Proud of you son. Bravo nwa igbo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥂

  • @uchennennaekezie5216
    @uchennennaekezie5216 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Proudly Igbo. Congratulations Son.

  • @graceosuakata9309
    @graceosuakata9309 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Congratulations my igbo brother. You lead the world. God bless you

  • @okeyobiukwu8158
    @okeyobiukwu8158 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nwanne you made us proud and may God open doors of opportunities that you truly worked for and deserved.

  • @nkirukaike-egolum503
    @nkirukaike-egolum503 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am so proud of you-our Igbo son. Congratulations to you. God bless you more

  • @MegaOdi777
    @MegaOdi777 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    God bless you and your Igbo generation. You are our hope.

  • @joyce4585
    @joyce4585 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Such a long address without reading from a note. What a brilliant man!

    • @raptorx9592
      @raptorx9592 ปีที่แล้ว

      Teleprompter

    • @adaonowumputu
      @adaonowumputu ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@raptorx9592 NO!

    • @raptorx9592
      @raptorx9592 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adaonowumputu What is No. You can see the teleprompter on both sides of him.

    • @daisypollyn6481
      @daisypollyn6481 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Raptor .....No
      Notice he isn't looking at any teleprompter but initially even had to look briefly at his script......

  • @rachaela646
    @rachaela646 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good job son! You commanded audience throughout the whole speech. You've done your part and we heard you. Bravo!

  • @BanterWithNj
    @BanterWithNj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't want this speech to end.. How glorious and uplifting it was! Well done, Obioma!👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

  • @annyebi556
    @annyebi556 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Congratulations to you Obi. The Lord bless you. I am so proud of you. Will encourage all young Nigerians who want their parents to be proud of them to watch this.

  • @patienceemmanuel7184
    @patienceemmanuel7184 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome
    So proud of you son
    God bless keep and favour you forever
    I am so proud of you

  • @dudleyo8641
    @dudleyo8641 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My brother, you don't know what you have done to me today listening to you. My God almighty bless you immensely.

  • @nnaemekaiheagwu6013
    @nnaemekaiheagwu6013 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Proudly Igbo! Big Congratulations 👏🎉 to you and your family, Attorney Nonye and Hubby.

  • @nwachichigbundu5602
    @nwachichigbundu5602 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very nice. My son does thesame as a proud Igbo boy living in upstate New York.

  • @chrisubaka1336
    @chrisubaka1336 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My beloved brother it is well with you, you are a world changer, the world will feel your impact

  • @Chisom28
    @Chisom28 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very proud of you brother. We are Igbos and we are making things happen.

  • @IsaacIkechukwu
    @IsaacIkechukwu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!
    Thank you for appreciating our tribe
    My Igbo brother
    Your audibility is heaven

  • @abuchiezechukwu7479
    @abuchiezechukwu7479 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The wisdom of our fore fathers is taken to the next generation.thank you obioma for exhibiting that wisdom.igbo kwenu

  • @ezinneamako8306
    @ezinneamako8306 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Glory be to God. More Grace Son.

  • @taiwotaiwo1122
    @taiwotaiwo1122 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations Brother. Nigerians are great everywhere ❤

  • @amaedem2461
    @amaedem2461 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Igbo kwenu, Igbo kwe zue nu . Very proud of you my dear God bless you and keep you in good health as you continue to excel in life .

  • @WEEZEE01
    @WEEZEE01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Am proud of you my dear... Nigeria to the world 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 IGBO TO THE 🌎 "THEY ARE IN TROUBLE"

  • @nnamdiemeana5821
    @nnamdiemeana5821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm extremely proud of you for seizing the opportunity to tell the world who you are; an Igbo man, a Nigerian, an African and a world-class human being.
    Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwenu Igbo Kwezu nu

  • @mrdan4901
    @mrdan4901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sky is just the starting point for you, bro. You’re a gift to mankind. Congratulations!❤️

  • @tinao3043
    @tinao3043 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! What an eloquent young man. I am so proud that you are an Igbo man.

  • @adeyanjuuyoyo7009
    @adeyanjuuyoyo7009 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Little bro is an orator, a very good one at that. Congrat bro, Nigeria is proud of you. 👏

  • @onyekwelechinedu2878
    @onyekwelechinedu2878 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Igbo to the world💖 congrats bro

  • @amafranca2879
    @amafranca2879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 💪
    I couldn't have been more proud.
    Great personality, beautiful speech 👏👏👏❤

  • @asialarei6314
    @asialarei6314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations 🎈 darling Obi, can't stop watching over and over again. Your parents have got a son in you indeed

  • @TheEssie02
    @TheEssie02 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am very happy for you and your family. Congratulations on your future endeavors. May the wind always be at your back.
    I learned two years ago that I am 37.3% Nigerian from the Igbo tribe. I am looking forward to learning the language and culture.🙂

  • @nellypetersmusic1278
    @nellypetersmusic1278 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Proud of you my darling Obioma Somto. This is the beginning of more beautiful things to come. Igbo kwenu, kwenu, kwezuonu ooooo

  • @okechukwuuzoegwu7240
    @okechukwuuzoegwu7240 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel proud of this son of ani Igbo .Glory be to God who has created and seen you through. CONGRATULATIONS Obi.Congratulations to Your family.

  • @MsNubiandiva
    @MsNubiandiva ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Igbo kwenu! Congratulations, Obioma! This was a lovely and empowering speech!

  • @olagokeolayiwola8111
    @olagokeolayiwola8111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! This is so interesting to watch. I’m proud of you.

  • @KennethnwacheYT
    @KennethnwacheYT ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Igbo Amaka!

  • @dolapouthman9797
    @dolapouthman9797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is absolutely brilliant! I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see the great things you go on and achieve ! Proudly Nigerian !

  • @maryannokonkwo9288
    @maryannokonkwo9288 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Igbo Kwenu!!! Igbo amaka!!!

  • @blckgrlctygrdn
    @blckgrlctygrdn ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So proud of this young man!!! Congratulations Sir!!!!!

  • @anoopap4121
    @anoopap4121 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good bro, great representation. The Igbos are proud of you. Thank you for not being ashamed of your origin. Bravo.

  • @ginikanwachinekwe8009
    @ginikanwachinekwe8009 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank God for making your family and igbo brothers proud❤🎉 What a powerful speech

  • @gracegeorge7285
    @gracegeorge7285 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great son of Ndi Igbo! Roooooarrr, lions and lionesses…a people not held back by nothing.❤️

  • @chibae3909
    @chibae3909 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yesoooo. Igbo kwezuenuoooooo. Proud igbo girl here ❤

  • @chinezeajoku232
    @chinezeajoku232 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You made us proud, anyi ndi Igbo. You are indeed son of Igboland parents. More wins, more grace.

  • @stellaokwa6807
    @stellaokwa6807 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations Obioma, you will continue to soar higher and higher. God bless you great son.

  • @celestinaonuoha5190
    @celestinaonuoha5190 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're truly an icon and personification of your tribe.
    Ride on to stardom my name sake Obioma

  • @LifeAroundMarion
    @LifeAroundMarion ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow that was one great speech! Congratulations Obioma! Best wishes as you step into the workforce! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @oba_idan
    @oba_idan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    watch out for him...he's surely going to do great things

  • @ihuakuemezi4809
    @ihuakuemezi4809 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations son

  • @obinnambonu3233
    @obinnambonu3233 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing speech! Go Obioma!

    • @julietnjoku1775
      @julietnjoku1775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

  • @chinwemaduka2430
    @chinwemaduka2430 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love you. Obioma. Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐 🥳. Igbo kwenu.🎉

  • @cfoxy3
    @cfoxy3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    WOW…Super proud of this young man! Yess!!! Make it known, you are Nigerian, you are Igbo and you’re very proud of your culture and heritage!!!! 🙌🙌😊🥹

  • @inspirationswithtitiolayin7780
    @inspirationswithtitiolayin7780 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless you son. We are all very proud of you. You will go places!

  • @SandraNBUkohDIW
    @SandraNBUkohDIW ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great to hear your story and share in your joy. I am happy to see you make Nigeria and the Igbos proud.
    Keep Soaring high.

  • @kimbo8778
    @kimbo8778 ปีที่แล้ว

    So proud of you King! Love this!! 🎉💗🥰💕💪🏽 👑 ❤

  • @goodluckonyemauwa9744
    @goodluckonyemauwa9744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So inspirational.... The world is truly for those who act intentionally...and thanks for being proud of your origin.💕

  • @joebigtown7876
    @joebigtown7876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When am Igbo is around, you know!!👏🏽👏🏽🇳🇬

  • @jacintannani2262
    @jacintannani2262 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IGBO KWEZUONU!!! HEYY!! I'm just here at work watching this and smiling. This made my day. I'm proud of you, our son. Congratulations to you and your parents. I just can imagine how proud they are of you. More success to you 🙏 IGBO KWENU!!!!❤

  • @Bugjuice6193
    @Bugjuice6193 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ha!! That was dope, congrats bro!

  • @ebele50
    @ebele50 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am proud of you son, proudly Igbo!!! Nwa for 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @ngou.2707
    @ngou.2707 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Igbo Kwenu! Okpara Ukwu!
    You are light to your generation !
    Kudos to your parents & positive influences 👏🏼

  • @gideonmezieobi2025
    @gideonmezieobi2025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you my brother. Keep making us proud

  • @jackieugorji6515
    @jackieugorji6515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations my beloveth
    Very proud of you. The sky is your starting point.❤❤

  • @derekcummings3972
    @derekcummings3972 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So proud of this young man!!!

  • @ngoziwilkens4487
    @ngoziwilkens4487 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations my son for what God has done in your life and may all Glory be unto God. Amen

  • @tastychi7301
    @tastychi7301 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Much love to you son. Truly, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Kudos to your amazing parents as well. Keep soaring!!! May heaven keep and preserve you. We love you so dearly. Igbo kwenu!!

  • @oluebubelynda8508
    @oluebubelynda8508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yas!!!!!!! We proud of you, Congratulations brother,Go and conquer your world, If I know anything about ndi igbo we win everywhere regardless the limitations. Chukwu ga na edu gi!

  • @omonijulius9836
    @omonijulius9836 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a Nigerian!,you represent naija and Africa as a whole well .Africa is proud of you

  • @nwokochaezenwa2384
    @nwokochaezenwa2384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This us everywhere. Nwafo gaa n’ihu. You can hate us because of envy, but that will not reduce the Divine grace upon us. Every door opens for us.

  • @gracekelly1133
    @gracekelly1133 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Valedictorian. Blessings to you in all that you do. I pray God bless you and help you to succeed in anything that you want to do.

  • @user-kp7mi1mh4q
    @user-kp7mi1mh4q ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so proud of you!! Bravo my Igbo son, you made us proud!! Congrats again,way to go!!!

  • @kokojones9892
    @kokojones9892 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He has God in him!

    • @adaezeokafor4331
      @adaezeokafor4331 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! The Igbo people are the Ancients! We are the children of the most high creator!! The first people to have a blood covenant ( circumcision) with the creator!! Igbo people are light and we have an everlasting blessing from the Creator ( Chineke)

  • @obinnaherberts-nwaehihe818
    @obinnaherberts-nwaehihe818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!! I'm super proud of this Nigerian great achiever par excellence. Many more wins! Igbo kwenu!!! Hey!!!