IGBO APPRENTICESHIP





In Nigeria, the population that thrives the most in business is the Igbo people. I have often wondered why they are very good at business, and it just occurred to me today.

I was watching a popular movie earlier today, "Afamefuna." My sisters had been talking about it for a while now, so I decided to watch and see what's special about the movie. While watching the movie, one thing that stood out for me was the Igbo culture of apprenticeship.

This is not very common these days, but far back, when an Igbo man wants to go into business, he firstly goes under a mentor (someone who has succeeded in that field). After years of working hard for his mentor with no pay while learning all he can from the mentor, he is set free. Now, the mentor settles him not just with money but also with his blessings.

It's fascinating how rich this culture is; sadly, it's not ubiquitous. Everyone wants to be their own boss even before being under someone. We forget that we can't do life alone. Attempting to do life alone is pride, and it will only lead to a crash.

The route to becoming a master is via apprenticeship. It is submission to dominating influence. To become a master, we must embrace the act of profitless service.

Ultimately, the rewards will come, but are you willing to serve without pay? Are you willing to go through the necessary wilderness of apprenticeship and emerge a master?

Dearest reader, it's never an easy process, but in the rough and tough route, sustainable success is achieved. If you want to get better at anything, begin by emulating the Igbo people's rich culture of submitting to someone higher than you to learn.



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