Abatete, Nigeria / Kassel, Germany – Chijioke Okonkwo’s journey from a Nollywood props manager to a transnational entrepreneur leading four thriving companies across Nigeria and Germany proves that reinvention and resilience can build empires.
The Making of a Multinational Entrepreneur
2010-2018:
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Nollywood set designer → DJ “Zaga”
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Earned International Business degree in Ukraine (relocated during 2022 war)
Current Ventures:
Goltava Group: Nigeria’s premier door manufacturing company
Cargoburg Logistics: Customs clearance & marine operations
Goltava Foods: Agro-processing for nutritious staples
Kassel Energies: Sustainable energy solutions
Secrets to Cross-Continental Success
Tech-Driven: AI tools automate operations across time zones
Team Philosophy: “Invest in people; you can’t do it alone”
Life Balance: Evening swims + August 2025 wedding plans
His Golden Rules for Entrepreneurs:
“Start with what you have”
“Pray, stay humble, but think long-term”
“Money management > money chasing”
The Political Inheritance
Though focused on business, Chijioke’s leadership DNA mirrors his mother’s legacy:
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Odume Obosi councilor
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Real estate mogul
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Illiterate farmer who ensured her family “never lacked”
Mentorship Mission:
Now guides young founders on building scalable, tech-enabled businesses
