- Radio Biafra Ltd.
- IPOB Worldwide Community Interest Company (CIC), and,
- IPOB Worldwide Limited
These entities, each registered separately with Companies House, provided formal structures for broadcasting, diaspora mobilisation, and administrative activity.
Radio Biafra Ltd, in particular, was associated with the media arm through which IPOB disseminated its messages.
According to sources—including individuals such as Justice Okoro, whose comments circulated online—these companies represented a centralised framework through which IPOB’s international fundraising and financial flows were managed.
Some critics allege that supporters’ donations formed the main revenue stream, and that members were unaware that IPOB’s UK entities operated as private limited liability companies.
These allegations conform to verified findings from UK authorities.
Companies House records confirm that IPOB Worldwide Limited, incorporated in 2014, was compulsorily dissolved in 2022.
A new IPOB-related company was later registered in 2023, reportedly by Kanu’s wife, through the company’s secretary, Sofia Kalu.
It is not clear if Sofia Kalu is in any way related to Nnamdi Kanu.
Meanwhile, the legal or operational links of the new company to earlier entities remain a subject of public debate.
Overall, the use of private companies gave IPOB a legal presence in the UK.
However, the purpose, transparency, and management of these entities continue to generate controversy among supporters and critics alike.
See below brief profiles of the three companies — IPOB Worldwide Limited, IPOB Worldwide Community Interest Company (CIC), and, Radio Biafra Ltd:
Radio Biafra Ltd
Summary of Radio Biafra Ltd (Company No. 08635030) based on its UK filing history and registry status:
Company Overview
- Name: Radio Biafra Ltd
- Company Number: 08635030
- Incorporation Date: 2 August 2013
- Type: Private Limited Company
- Registered Office (latest): Trinity House, Grove Close, Manchester, M14 5AA, England
- Nature of Business (SIC): 99999 – Dormant Company
- Status: Dissolved (14 October 2025, via compulsory strike-off)
Directors & Officers
- Kenny Nwannekaenyi Okwu‑Kanu – Director, appointed at incorporation (2 Aug 2013).
- Sofia Kalu – Secretary, appointed 7 November 2021.
- Alphonsus Uche Okafor‑Mefor – Former Secretary, appointed 2 Aug 2013; resigned 11 Jan 2021.
- Registered Office Change: On 29 July 2023, address moved from Oldham (Ripon Street) to Manchester (Trinity House).
Filing History Highlights
- 31 Jul 2023: Dormant accounts filed up to 31 Aug 2022.
- 27 Aug 2023: Confirmation statement (no updates).
- 01 Aug 2023: Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off issued.
- 02 Aug 2023: Strike-off action discontinued.
- 30 Jul 2024: Another Gazette strike-off notice issued.
- 06 Aug 2024: Dormant accounts (to 31 Aug 2023) plus confirmation statement filed.
- 07 Aug 2024: Strike-off discontinued again.
- 29 Jul 2025: Latest Gazette strike-off notice issued.
- 14 Oct 2025: Final Gazette – company dissolved via compulsory strike-off.
Financial / Operational Status
- Classified as a micro company (under 10 employees, turnover < £1 million, balance sheet < £500,000).
- Latest accounts (year ending 31 Aug 2023): Total assets £2, no liabilities – consistent with dormant status.
- Company classified as dormant since incorporation.
Observations
- Despite its name suggesting broadcasting activity, filings show no active trading operations in the UK.
- Repeated strike-off notices between 2023–2025 highlight compliance issues.
- Final dissolution in October 2025 confirms removal from the UK register.
- Dormant status means filings reflect only statutory compliance, not off-register or informal activities.
IPOB Worldwide CIC (10434287)
IPOB Worldwide CIC (Company No. 10434287) is a UK-registered Community Interest Company, active since 2016, with links to IPOB Worldwide Ltd and Radio Biafra Ltd.
It shows repeated officer changes, PSC cessations, and strike-off attempts, suggesting compliance risks and limited financial strength.
Core Facts
- Type/Status: Private company limited by guarantee (Community Interest Company, no share capital).
- Incorporation Date: 18 October 2016.
- Registered Office: Trinity House, Grove Close, Rusholme, Manchester, M16 5AA.
- Status: Active on Companies House.
Officers & Corporate Links
- Sofia Kalu: Secretary (appointed 28 May 2021) and Director (appointed 30 Dec 2021).
- Corporate Directors: IPOB Worldwide Ltd (13127887) and Radio Biafra Ltd (08635030), both appointed January 2022.
- PSC Changes: Multiple entries between 2019–2025, including appointment and cessation of Nwannekaeni Nnamdi Okwu Kanu.
Activities & Finances
- SIC Codes: Other information services, cultural education, human health activities.
- Accounts: Filed as micro-entity/total exemption accounts through 2024.
- Strike-Off Notices: Gazette notices in January 2024 and April 2025, later discontinued.
- Financial Snapshots: Small cash balances, negative net worth in some years, indicating liabilities exceeding assets.
Red Flags
- Repeated officer churn and PSC changes.
- Corporate-director structure linking multiple IPOB-related entities.
- Strike-off attempts suggest periods of non-compliance or inactivity.
- Negative net assets highlight financial weakness.
Timeline Highlights
- 2016: Incorporation of IPOB Worldwide CIC.
- 2021: Sofia Kalu appointed; Nnamdi Kanu linked as PSC.
- Jan 2022: IPOB Worldwide Ltd and Radio Biafra Ltd appointed as corporate directors.
- Mar 2022: PSC cessation for Nnamdi Kanu.
- 2023–2025: Strike-off notices issued and discontinued.
- Oct 2025: Radio Biafra Ltd dissolved.
- Nov 2025: Termination of Nnamdi Kanu as CIC director.
See a copy of the registration document below:
IPOB Worldwide Limited
Company Overview: IPOB Worldwide Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on 12 January 2021.
It remains Active on the Companies House register.
- Structure & Status: Classified as a micro-entity, the firm has a small capital base, limited disclosed turnover (under £1 million), and reported negative net assets in its latest filings.
- Directors & Control:
- Mrs Sofia Kalu – appointed 12 January 2021.
- Mr Nwannekaeni Nnamdi Okwu Kanu – appointed 2 February 2021.
- PSC records show cessation of control for Nnamdi Kanu on 14 March 2022. Current PSC status requires verification in Companies House filings.
- Filing History Highlights:
- Director appointments (Jan–Feb 2021).
- Registered office changes (Jan–Mar 2022).
- Confirmation statements (Jan 2022, Jan 2025).
- PSC cessation (March 2022).
- Evidence of a discontinued compulsory strike-off process, suggesting prior compliance issues.
- Financials: As a micro-entity, filings provide minimal detail.
Commercial datasets report turnover below £1 million and balance sheet totals under £500,000.
Accounts show net liabilities, indicating possible ongoing obligations.
- Public Context: Media and blog reports link the company to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, suggesting it may serve as a diaspora-related corporate vehicle.
However, filings alone do not confirm operational or financial ties to political activity in Nigeria.
- Red Flags:
- Negative net assets.
- Discontinued strike-off action.
- PSC changes involving a high-profile director.
- Conflicting public narratives about dissolution vs. active status.
- Recommended Documents for confirmation: Incorporation papers, director appointment forms, PSC filings, confirmation statements, latest micro-entity accounts, and any filings linking the company to related entities.
Visual Network Map
Below is a generated network map showing links between IPOB Worldwide CIC, IPOB Worldwide Ltd, Radio Biafra Ltd, and the two principal officers:
About Nnamdi Kanu
Full Name: Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu
Age and Date of Birth:
- Born 25 September 1967.
- As of 2025, he is 58 years old.
Origin / Background
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He is from Afara-Ukwu, in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, Nigeria.
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He is the son of:
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HRH Eze Israel Okwu Kanu (the late traditional ruler of Afara-Ukwu)
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Ugoeze Nnenne Kanu (also deceased)
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Education
- Attended Library Avenue Primary School, Umuahia.
- Attended Government College Umuahia (though he has stated he did not complete his time there).
- Later reportedly studied at the University of Nigeria (briefly) and then in the United Kingdom, at an unconfirmed UK institution (details inconsistent in public sources).
Occupation Before Radio Biafra
Before emerging as the director of Radio Biafra and IPOB leader, public information indicates:
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He was involved with Biafra advocacy groups in the UK, including:
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The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) faction in the UK.
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He worked in various roles while living in the UK.
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Public interviews suggest he did media-related and activist work, particularly in diaspora nationalist networks.
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He later became associated with Radio Biafra London, which existed before his leadership and was revived under him around 2009–2012.
Marriage & Children
- Married to Uchechi Okwu Kanu, a very private figure.
- Public sources confirm at least one child — a son, born while Kanu was in the UK.
- No verified public record of additional children.
Role in Radio Biafra
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Became the director of Radio Biafra London, turning it into a platform for Biafra-focused political broadcasts and diaspora mobilization.
Net Worth
There is no credible, verifiable public estimate of his net worth.
Key points:
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He has never publicly declared assets.
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Figures circulating online (from blogs or forums) are speculative and not based on any financial disclosure.
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His UK-registered company Radio Biafra Ltd was officially listed as dormant, with only £2 in assets in filings — meaning there was no declared commercial activity through that entity.
Because of this, any quoted net-worth figure would be unreliable.
See below a table showing Nnamdi Kanu’s life before and after IPOB:
Documents below show the cessation details and termination details of Nnamdi Kanu from IPOB Worldwide Community Interest Company (CIC):
About Sofia Kalu
Sofia Kalu (often reported as “Sofia Kanu”) appears in UK public corporate records as a UK‑resident officer associated with entities linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
On paper, she holds governance roles within a Community Interest Company (CIC) and has been connected to related UK companies.
Public filings provide limited biographical detail beyond role, dates, and correspondence address.
Public registry positions
- CIC roles:
- Secretary: Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Worldwide CIC (10434287), appointed 28 May 2021.
- Director: Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Worldwide CIC, appointed 30 December 2021.
- Identifiers:
- Date of birth: May 1970 (month/year format as per Companies House).
- Correspondence address: Trinity House, C/O Home of Justice Community, Grove Close, Rusholme, Manchester, M16 5AA, England.
- Nationality / residence: Often listed as South African; country of residence United Kingdom (as shown on certain filings).
Timeline highlights (selected)
- 28 May 2021: Appointed Secretary of IPOB Worldwide CIC.
- 30 December 2021: Appointed Director of IPOB Worldwide CIC.
- 2021–2025: Appears across filings associated with the CIC and related companies; period includes PSC notifications and corporate‑director links within the IPOB ecosystem.
Companies listing her as officer or PSC (UK)
- Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Worldwide CIC (10434287):
- Officer: Secretary (from 28 May 2021), Director (from 30 Dec 2021).
- PSC context: Filings reflect ongoing PSC changes within the CIC; verify current PSC register for her status.
- IPOB Worldwide Limited (13127887):
- Officer link: Appears on officer records; review AP01/CS01 filings to confirm current role and dates.
- Radio Biafra Ltd (08635030):
- Officer link: Listed as Secretary from 7 November 2021; company dissolved 14 October 2025.
Unknowns and caveats
- Leadership claims: Media narratives about her “replacing” Nnamdi Kanu are contested; filings do not prove movement leadership.
- Operational role: No verified public evidence of day‑to‑day activism, funding control, or media operations.
- Financial ties: Companies House does not disclose bank accounts, donors, or transactional detail.
Summary
It can be observed that the company that started as the private company that started as Radio Biafra Ltd. was later metamorphosed into a community-based “IPOB Worldwide Community Interest Company (CIC).
It gradually expanded into IPOB Worldwide Limited.
Although Nnamdi Kanu failed to disclose reason behind the metamorphosis, it seems the move is apparently to give it a global clout and ideology.
Nonetheless, the three companies are private entities belonging to Nnamdi Kanu.
Because of its clandestine nature, critics say Kanu was able to use it at will to manipulate his followers, who freely donated millions of Dollars for the Biafra cause.
It could be recalled that shortly after his arrest in 2017, IPOB members in the UK disclosed that a whopping 22 million Dollars were missing from the company’s bank account.
In the meantime, he is currently serving a life sentence imposed upon him by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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