Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, Founder, Casa Cubana Homes | Chairman, Cubana Group | Nigeria
CORE 100 — Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026
Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor and Chairman of Cubana Group whose business interests have expanded from hospitality and entertainment into real estate development, luxury housing and integrated residential communities. Through Casa Cubana Homes, he has pursued an ambitious vision of property development that combines modern architecture, lifestyle amenities, commercial opportunities and long-term investment value.
His real estate ventures include the New Dawn & Casa Cubana Golf Resort in Abuja, a residential and leisure development announced in partnership with Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited in 2022, alongside plans for mixed-income housing through the Hill City Community project. More recently, Iyiegbu has championed Cubana Millennium City in Asaba, Delta State, a master-planned residential and commercial development designed to integrate luxury homes, business districts, recreational facilities and smart-city infrastructure. The project reached a significant milestone in 2026 with the unveiling of its Signature Home. Through these ventures, Iyiegbu is extending his entrepreneurial influence into property development, attracting attention to private-sector investment, integrated communities and emerging real estate opportunities beyond Nigeria's traditional luxury property markets.
Why CORE 100
Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu is recognised among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026 for his contribution to real estate entrepreneurship, luxury residential development, investment diversification and his growing influence in promoting integrated property developments and private-sector participation in Nigeria's built environment.
IMPACT AREAS: Real Estate Development • Luxury Residential Properties • Integrated Communities • Property Investment • Entrepreneurship • Urban Development
CORE 100 — CLASS OF 2026
Recognising the people building, developing and shaping Africa’s built future.
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CORE 100 — OFFICIAL RECOGNITION INFORMATIONAfrica’s 100 Most Impactful People in Construction & Real Estate 2026 Each CORE 100 honoree will be featured in the December 2026 print edition of RanksCORE Magazine, with an exclusive editorial profile highlighting their professional journey, achievements, industry contributions and impact. Official digital recognition materials, including personalised recognition covers, digital certificates, badges and digital recognition plaques, will be issued to honorees and shared across RanksCORE and Ranks Africa's digital and social media platforms. Honorees may also request an optional physical commemorative plaque, available by arrangement through the RanksCORE team. For exclusive magazine features, recognition enquiries, additional information or physical plaque requests, please contact: info@rankscore.org info@ranksafrica.com RanksCORE | Powered by Ranks Africa |