Remi Adeleke, a Nigerian-American filmmaker, has made striking allegations regarding Banana Island, a prestigious residential area in Lagos state. On the occasion of US Independence Day, Remi took to Twitter to reveal that his father was the original owner of Banana Island before it was allegedly taken by the Nigerian government.
According to Remi's account, his father left Nigeria as a young man to pursue his education in the UK. After completing his studies, including obtaining a Master's degree, his father returned to Nigeria with ambitious plans to establish a "World Trade Center/African Wall Street" using his knowledge and experience. However, in 1987, the Nigerian government purportedly seized his father's assets, including the man-made island that eventually became known as Banana Island. Tragically, Remi disclosed that his father mysteriously passed away while actively fighting to reclaim his properties. The family's wealth drastically declined, leading his mother to make the difficult decision to relocate Remi and his brother to the United States, where they could access better education and pursue a brighter future.
Remi's revelation highlights the controversial history surrounding the ownership of Banana Island and the impact it had on his family's socioeconomic status. This personal account adds a layer of complexity to the story of Banana Island, prompting further discussion and scrutiny of its origins and current ownership.
see his tweet below:
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