How a Nigerian Family Built an Amazing Medical Empire in Nigeria.
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- How a Nigerian Family Built an Amazing Medical Empire in Nigeria is another episode of my Made in Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it.
Today's episode is Dr Bode Karunwi who is a Nigerian entrepreneur who built a successful Dental Health Business in Nigeria from the ground up with his wife Mrs Laite Karunwi in Lagos Nigeria. They shares their story on how they were able to build this business in Africa and some of the challenges they have faced on their entrepreneurial journey.
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your content is so important like tayo you don’t understand. NOBODY else is documenting Nigeria and our developments like this and I’m living for it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A well spoken and astute gentleman. Thank you for celebrating Nigerians like this.
Nigerians are focused indeed, running a successful dental business on generators for almost 33 years? I'm in awe.
Light and love from South Africa.
Thanks for your kindness. Love South Africans❤
Yes o
Its not like its run on generator 24/7 🤦🏼♂️, for example you might use it for 6 hours within the 24 hours of the day
There is electricity, it’s just not constant! 😂😂😂😂 interesting how people runaway with misplaced perceptions.
So what if we have generator they are rendering good service and they are not just whining about bad government.
I ***love how mostly every African person who becomes successful in thier buisness give all the glory and praise to God for his or her accomplishments...
God all the way
Then you will love how almost every African politician blames the Devil for their countries problems.
David, Don't be deceived by the God calling of our people. The nations that don't call God in every statement are more honest than us. Our politicians call God or Allah every second and that doesn't stop them from stealing and killing.
I think relying on God is even more detrimental to us cos we don't know how to balance God and reality. If someone dies of potholes on our roads, we will say God took him away. Technically, the politicians that stole the money to fix the road took him away untimely.
I believe in God, maybe if every African including our leaders believe our destinies are in our hands not in anyone in the sky, we would have turned things around.
Maybe that's our biggest problem. You ask a white/Asian man the secret to his success and he'll say: “I had a business plan but it wasn't perfect, so I had help from one of my friends already in the business in improving the plan. This helped me secured a loan from my bank.” But you ask the same question to an African and he'll say: “My brother, na God o.” If you also wanted to start a similar business which of these responses would help you? And we wonder why others are leaving us behind.
Religion definitely has its merits, but ascribing all of our successes solely to prayers and fasting is a massive detriment for our collective growth.
Bode Karunwi !! Ex Gregorian ! Ex ace cricket player, my senior in college!
I hail oh !!
More videos like this!
😁😁 Thank you. More coming soon!
😁😁 Thank you. More coming soon!
Tayo please keep inspiring us. My Aunt was a dentist in Nigeria and my uncle has just open a Radiography practice in Lagos.
Tayo I am inspired. For an indigenous African company to last for over three decades its awesome. The light outs, rejections, frustrations from the government, family and friends discouragement and on and on. Its hard building business in Africa to last but stories like this from Tayo inspires us to do more. It is possible. Thanks, Tayo. I love you and your content. Your number one Ghana Soldier. Lol.
Generator for 32 years! 🥵 but still success. Imagine how many more branches and people they'll be able to employ if they didn't have to spend so much on electricity
It’s one of the most inane and criminal governance outcomes in Nigeria. All the characters that have served in the public service in the last 50 years should cover their faces in shame. Energy deficit has held Nigeria and Nigerians back.
Say again
Tayo started saying "hey what's up.." then he quickly remembered his home training lol. "How are you sir?" Great video as always
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Lol. True Naija pickin, respectful and polite to elders
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It dawn on him in 0.5 seconds😅
His wife is so beautiful, lovely couple. I agree the government has to play its part.
When he said Nigerians love their home, I felt that I was born in the UK lived here most of my life but a part of me is still so attached. It doesn’t matter how crap the country is and how backwards some of the people are, there’s still that feeling of I want to be here. I’m missing Lagos so much
Look how well articulated and calm he was through out the interview. Thank you for these interviews Tayo, gives us hope in Nigeria. Focus/determination /Honesty /don't be in a hurry to make money. Thank you
I am so glad you finally interviewed entrepreneurs in a health care career!! 38 years, 3 locations later and they are still going. That's amazing. God willing, that's me in a few years. Thanks for this interview Tayo. I'm inspired, there is hope.
And the wife is so beautiful!
Tayo it's time for you to do a full length documentary. Seriously! Who agrees?
I love the Karunwis! Honestly the most humble, hardworking, fun, God loving family. Seeing them build the clinic to what it is today is a testament to God’s work and that anything is possible!!
Great Man. ..He is also a Pastor in RCCG..
Oh nice
Honestly if we get our government right, Nigerians will return home. Our government is actually the root of the problem of Nigeria.
Absolutely! They'll return in droves
You deserve your Government as a voter..so stop blaming politicians and use ur head
@@zwelakhezwane4128 stop saying bullshit if you are not a Nigerian! You don't know how things work here.
@@zwelakhezwane4128 We voted for a governor our choice, The government cancelled the result and put in a more corrupt person that was the fourth in the position in the election result. Look at Uganda, Cameroun etc In Africa, election result do not select a new leader. A corrupt administration will only step down if they want to. Africans are oppressed extremely by her leaders. In your country maybe your election system works fine but it is not the same in all African countries. It is crazy here in Nigeria!
Exactly
Not everyone that travels abroad is doing well.. couldn't agree more
Just like many more who chose to stay behind will not do well. It's not a competition guys, it's actually complementary. You have no idea.
I live in abroad doing very well but my heart beat for Nigeria, home is home
@@luckyedobor271 that's erhh
@@luckyedobor271 okay....
@@luckyedobor271 Then your doing well takes priority over your heartbeat, else you'd be in Nigeria. I agree that home is home, but home is not always best. Reality.
I'm always grateful when I see ventures like this. Not everyone go for dental checkup because of the non awareness and affordability.
What a lot of people are not aware of is that bad dental (tooth and gum disease) affects the health. It could lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, infertility, cancer, magriane etc. There should be more awareness on dental care in Nigeria. (Prevention is better than cure) Preventing a disease is better than waiting for the disease to come up full force.
I like the insight and the simplicity of the doctor. - Thanks Tayo for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing this. Dental health is really important and regular checkups are needed from time to time!
@Bike: You may wanna cross-check and edit the medical info you typed. Dental health is important but poor dental hygiene surely doesn't lead to all those complications.
@@TT-vi3mr Please take a few minute and do a little research. Poor dental hygiene do leads to dental diseases. You can also search online too for clarification.
@@bikeojomo CVD, diabetes and others u mentioned are not dental diseases
Poor dental hygiene most certainly does not lead to infertility, ED, CVD, diabetes. Mouth and throat cancer maybe, but stop spreading unverified information.
I love his simplicity straight & pragmatic..
He is clearly a smart man who knew what he wanted. He made very good use of the loan and has built a legacy for himself as his generation. 👏🏾👏🏾
True but how many ppl can vaunt from family members receiving N235k to support their biz in the last 80's when $1=N11... With all due respect to his achievements that loan was helpful like Dangote's also got from his uncle... Most of us Starts'ups struggle with breeding capital
@@David4u2020 A good network is often the key to being successful. He had an uncle that was rich and trusting enough to loan him the funds. Seems like fate was definitely on his side.
There are some ppl that would have gotten the same loan and end up mismanaging it.
I love this couple, theirs is the best dental clinic in Nigeria. They are very very good and very clean too.
Tayo, the worth of the loan you showed isn't $500 as back then the dollar was the same rate as the naira.
Yeah Tayo also indicated that 1$ then was 11naira
Oh my Goodness I almost cry when he said he see his patients as people's who need help and not making only making money from them ❤️❤️❤️❤️
His wife is stunning, what a beautiful smile...and the way they look at each other. Goals
Bro, you converted that to 500 USD, more like 21000 USD at the time
I’m not Nigerian or African but thank you for your consistency and exposure with the stories you share on your platform. It truly is inspiring. ❤️✨
Thanks for exposing this state-of-the-art facility. We thought it's necessary for every Nigerian to fly abroad for all medical treatments
i'm sure now he'll get more clients after this, great job Tayo!
It’s so good to see Nigerians succeeding in Nigeria.
Continue to inspire us #kingofcontent !!
Tayo, I want to take you to lunch when next am in Nigeria
I’m First here!
Welcome. Ekaabo. Akwaba.
Congratulations Maya👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉
Im waiting for your 700k video bro! 🔥🔥🔥
Oh hes beat me here today😭
@@TayoAinaFilms lol na byforce??😂😂😂
Dr. Bode Karunwi. Such an amazing man. He's been treating me & my family members for more than 10 years now.
Nice interview.
My dentist also works with his wife side by side. Top notch content.
His diction omg God bless him and his family
I love listening to articulate Nigerians, better than Brits speaking queens English, the delivery and deep tone is classy
I believe in Nigeria watching from Khartoum Sudan
This guy, all these opportunities and you want to go to Canada, for what? You have a niche.. exploit it.. trust me, you come to Canada, or the states and you will just blend in and struggle. You are on your way to greatness.. Don't depart the course...keep putting out good contents
Nobody is going to Canada bro 😅. That was just a video title lol
@@TayoAinaFilms nice one...
Ayeeeee Dr Bode!! He’s my family dental doctor. Form my parents and now myself. Btw he did 4 of my extractions;) He’s the kindest
Very kind. He did 2 of my root canal treatments & fillings as well, back in 2010.
Wow nice
He mentioned principles several times. I can see a well fulfilled gentleman. Thanks for your services Dok.
I know there is no resemblance but there's something about this man that reminds me of Obama...maybe his demeanour or vocal cadence. Anyway, another great video T, showing some great achievements by Nigerians. 👌 This one is defo one of my faves.
True, he can be a good orator
True
At least you are free to built for your country to make it grow. In my country is either the richest and powerful steals your idea or they do not let you perform anything . It’s so sad. Congrats Nigerian for the love you have for your country and your people
Point of correction Tayo! Dr. Bode not Mr. Bode!! Dr Bode Karunwi, is literally the best dentist I know. Check this out, I leave Los Angeles California to get my dental work done there. Isn't that something? Dr. Karunwi literally has the best bedside manners, kind and just simply amazing!!
What happened to Western Dental?! 🤣🤣.. just kidding!
Wow...good bedside manners
Exactly! I was like MR?!
Hi please can I have their official website , contact or some how I can reach them, I need to visit them anytime am in Nigeria please..
Fact. Dentistry is extremely expensive abroad, and lots of Nigerians in diaspora prefer their procedures here if they can get the best. Schubbs has been light years ahead of the curve in terms of standards.
I’m so grateful to see successful representations of the health industry in Nigeria ... THANK YOU!!
Home-grown: lovely couple! It shows you don't need to have lived abroad to excel in Africa!! Excellent interview as usual, Tayo!!!
All has been said in the comment section but I still have to say: lots of courage to Nigerians and the Africans in general. We will overcome with guts and persistence.
"It is doable"
Thanks Tayo, you might not know how much influence these videos have on some of us
Bless his heart, he sounds like a professor who studied in England. Well spoken gentleman. @tayo, you greet daddy wazzap sir 1:04
LOLZ. Nor use laugh finish me oh.
Me sef fear O! How you go call egbon Wazzap sir lol 😂
I just hope pride isn't setting in. Even calling a veteran doctor a "Mr" I taya for the youths of today.
I noticed it too🤣 and I'm sure he did after he said it and that was what prompted his intense laughter🤣
@@Isiejeme0829 what if the man wants to be addressed as MR? Is it possible that it's not everybody that's obsessed with titles? Besides "MR" is everyone's default mode so what if it's muscle memory kicking in and not pride? Phew!
@@Isiejeme0829 Nah, the what's up seem to be out of habit. And he even laughed afterwards.
literally You Make the Best documentaries Sofar
Tayo.love ur work.. Believe it bro u saved my future, I almost gave up on what I was doing ,but seeing dis I found my strength again.love u bro
Tayo pls do not call yourself a TH-camr. Nothing wrong with that. You have a BILLIONAIRE Mindset. Go for BILLIONS. You ARE a FILM MAKER. Your Video QUALITY is ahead of its time #BILLIONAIREGH
Exactly
Honestly this’s a beautiful dental clinic, as i can hardly see difference between this clinic and the uk dental surgery, would surely visit this clinic anytime am around
OK this channel I love because its telling the true Nigerian story, not what the media paints. If you want to start a channel and you live in Nigeria, tell 'your' story. Tayo is a pioneer. The world needs so much of this
Tell your story so they don't tell it for you. ❤️
I love this. People in Nigeria can go to this state of the art facilities instead of U K or USA. I bet its more affordable in this facility than here in the States.
The wife has quite a charming smile. What a business well built and run. Kudos
Hi Tayo am here too,I sight you wode maya ,nice video tayo and also I guess you love Canada 🇨🇦 so much but my dear brother you’re doing pretty good than a lot of our people in Canada 🇨🇦 Am also a Nigerian 🇳🇬 Canadian 🇨🇦
Tayo You've done it again.
This content is on another level.
Watching from Sydney Australia
lovely video! btw the conversion rate for the loan his uncle gave him was about: 20K USD based on the exchange rate the (1- 11). love your content ,subbbed!!
I feel you could have allowed a lot more time for this video and interview. You are doing well, Tayo. God bless you.
Tayo, the 250,000 Naira loan he talked about, was $27,000 equivalent and not $500.00. He said the exchange rate then was 11 Naira to 1 dollar.
Don't mind me. Just boosting this in the TH-cam algorithm
Haha. Thanks
@@TayoAinaFilms 💪🙏🏽
@@william_SMMA how can I do that
Just when I was expecting. I am inspired. Will comment when done watching.
Thanks for watching . Appreciated
Dr Karunwi remains an inspiration. I interviewed him while an undergraduate student over 20 years ago and did student observantship at his clinic on 5, Douala rd, Apapa . His success story is consistent. We're proud of your strides sir and ma.
He sounds like Pastor Tony Rapu.
I see some of the comments thanking and encouraging you on, for shining the light on and celebrating a people the rest of tbe world, and its media, would have everyone believe do not exist and, whose existence is an impossibility i.e. good, hard-working, non-corrupt, intelligent, cultured, well-spoken (does anyone else not just hate when you're watching British or American or wherever tv drama, comedy or a movie, and there's a 'Nigerian' character or characters, and the producers and directors clearly think all that's necesssary to sound Nigerian is to speak like this (or, rather, like dis): "De man said", "Dat is", "Dis is", "My fada", "Dia moda", "Diz guyz", and then for a little variety: "Plenty wahala". Just turn "th" to "d" and that's all there is to being a Nigerian!), integrity-exhibiting, and who clearly don't settle for less NIGERIANS! And, who, also,.do not agree that less is good enough to offer and give to Nigerians, because, after all, they're only Nigerians.
I think such comments, complimenting you and highlighting the need for such global publicity, are more apt than those who wrote them realise. This is because sometime in the past few months of this year (and not in relation to your guest), I checked for the meaning of the name Karounwi.
It is the contraction of the phrase: Ki a (or: K'a) ri ohun wi.
Meaning, literally: "That we might have something to say." Meaning, by intention i.e. the full, deeper, nuanced, actual meaning: "That we might have something to answer in reply."
In the face of, and to all the negative press about, and to the haters of Nigeria, what you and others like you are doing, showcasing the Nigerians you showcase, is highly necessary. So that ... Karounwi.
Shame no Nigerian politician speaks eloquently as this man.
Wow this indeed has inspired me. Have family relatives and friends that have been telling me to start up my own facility, but I've been adamant. I'm now very much tempted to take the leap.
Do it, waiting for your story
Well done for the great achievement in the face of all obstacles our great country has to offer. Imagine all these hardwork a perfect environment with govt support. God bless you
Dr. Karunwi is so well-spoken, I could listen to him speak all day! I've noticed a lot of our older doctors speak this way, I do wonder how come.
I think it's the brand of wine they drink lol.
Bad governance, nepotism and rabid religiosity dragged Nigeria down. We grew up learning a lot by just watching TV, we had programmes like Mastermind, Take a Chance and you learnt grammar, syntax and current affairs by listening to the 9pm news. It’s unfortunate for those growing up today that most of the characters referred to as leaders are no more than imbecilic criminals. Nigeria of the 70s punched well above its weight. Dr Karunwi should be a trainer: seems calm, lavishly articulate and experienced. He has the gravitas of the old well heeled Nigerian middle class (unlike today’s flippant nouveau). Well done and thanks Tayo.
the "so whatzzup? how are you sir, im fine sir" had me DYING of laughter! ahahahh! Once again beautiful content Tayo. Such a wonderful couple, such encouraging stories.
Tayo perhaps you should have done the Naira to Dollar conversion of his seed capital based on what it was at the time he got the loan from his uncle which was N11-$1 which would have put the dollar value of the loan at that time at $21k (adjusted for inflation) rather than the $500 that it is now. Excellent work by the way. I always look forward to your videos.
Very inspiring story of hardwork, professionalism, TRUST from this honourable dentist gentleman. Mr Tayo this is a veteran doctor, not a mister. Thank you for sharing though
Tayo, I love your videos. My wife and I will visit Nigeria once the pandemic subsides. She does not eat carbs (bread, rice, pasta). Do you think she will have issues with dining in Nigeria? I know that a plethora of veggie options are available but it seems like jollof rice or fried rice are staples with every meal in Nigeria. We live in the Washington, DC area and there are tons of Nigerians here.
I have lived in the US for 22 years. One of my biggest fears moving back home is health care. Its great to see a functioning dentistry practice but its abysmal for a country as rich and as resourceful in Nigeria to have just a handful. We have to do better. This is great material Tayo!
there are many functioning dentistries in Nigeria... the problem is only people with money can afford them....same with world-class health care.
@@tosinojo7310 right. Good dental care is more expensive than medical care. In fact, anywhere in the world.
Can we get The Tayo Aina Show on Netflix, DSTV and Startimes?
They’ve been using generator for 32years. Damn!
I feel for african entrepeneurs, it's not easy oh...they have to resolve infrastructural issues that in other countries are a non-issue. Still he managed to run his business for 32 years, that speaks to his determination.
Nigeria is not beans(easy). Imagine how much profit they would have made if they weren't buying fuel so much. Fuel price just went up again in Nigeria by the way. This is the highest it has ever been.
There are tons of wealthy Nigerians in the diaspora wanting to invest back home, but the lack of ease of doing business in Naija is the major detraction.😤😤😤
Wealthy Nigerians are all in Nigeria, no wealthy Nigerians will reside in foreign countries as second class citizens
@@juanfernandapique7499 Balderdash. What exactly does it mean to be wealthy in Nigeria? They are wealthy, we are not contesting that, but enabling environment for service and manufacturing businesses to thrive is imperative. Ample supply of electricity is necessary. Besides, are there any guarantee of security of lives and property beyond the gated enclaves of the ultra wealthy?
@@juanfernandapique7499 After oil profits made by Nigeria, the second largest foreign exchange earner for Nigeria is remittances from abroad. Nigeria has a small percentage of super rich while everyone else is suffering and smiling. In Nigeria the rich make yeye noise, while abroad you would find more people can afford the same things as you, your shakara no go work.
A chap like this fellow is what we need to use in advertising was is possible with Nigeria. Graceful and eloquent couple. I`m proud!
All you young people outthere watch and learn. Hard work over decades pays off. Beautiful!!
Wonderful 😊
GOD BLESS US ALL 🙏🔥🙌💖💗
AMEN 🙏🙌🔥
Madt ohhh. So, his uncle borrowed him today's equivalence of N8,798,400 or $21,363 if we adjust with the current official exchange rate of N411(September 2021). Plus good economy then ohh. Now with the money adjust to today's value you might not be able to pull this. I just pray god delivered us in this country.
Beautiful content Tayo, this couldn't be more accurately timed, been so stressed preparing for my professional medical exams and this notification pops up, minutes after watching I feel more motivated than ever! Thank you!❤️
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Just found a role model
Yes definitely need to be seeing more of this type of content so that those of us in the abroad can ginger ourselves to comeback home.
So proud of you both,well spoken brothers, great content New York 🇺🇸 in the house.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loving all these episodes watching from 🇯🇲 Jamaica
Yes!!! Our Favourite Dental Clinic in the whole wide world... 3 generations strong!😊😁 Thanks Tayo for celebrating Dr Karunwi and his Team. Fantastic People! And yes, Generators since 1988. 🇳🇬
the man is handsome but that woman is damned gorgeous
As a dentist I can confirm that Schubbs dental is the most modern and best in this country. The most impressive thing is how they’ve been ahead of time. Contemporary procedures and good patient care. Lol this is free PR but it’s finally good to see them get this recognition. World class clinic for sure.
No Nigerian is ordinary
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Thank you Tayo! This is the content we love. This is content I'm proud of as a Nigerian.
8:36 Major indictment on the government if he's been using generators for that long.
Hahahaa... every Nigerian has been using generators since God knows when. Even the government are not ashamed of it. So it does not matter to them. When it comes to electricity Nigeria is messed up.
@@ekinematics I agree but that's a narrative that needs to change.
@@ogeenext Exactly it urgently needs to change, but for now thats what it is. Even the government themselves use generators to power their offices.
It can only be God.
I am highly inspired seeing a Nigerian company started from scratch and moved through all the challenges to become this successful especially in a field that usually will record low patronage from average Nigerians
As a dentist in Nigeria, this video is very encouraging. ❤️
How discouraging to have to take a at 45% interest rate? Most people can’t because not every business will be so lucrative. This what is killing the economy.
Good job man!!
This story is so inspiring, so many lessons. Great content again
One miserable human being thumbed this beautiful video down 🤷♂️
As an owner of a couple of businesses, I am learning a lot from this interview
Diligence, self-belief, grooming in within a passion that you love will take us to a place we want. Thanks Tayo for sharing. Another great Entrepreneurial story!
This is inspiring,you over came so many obstacles to be where you are today the setbacks could not stop you,literally i am thrilled.
Watching from Asokoro Municipal Abuja.
I have watched many of your videos. This video was one of the most inspirational videos that you have made. In this time period, where many people are feeling lost and discouraged due to the pandemic, showing inspirational and motivating stories can be extremely encouraging. Excellent video!
I recently came across the Christmas card Schubbs sent me about 13 years ago-very solid business that’s hard to forget. Standards and top notch service.
Very eloquent man! A beautiful story