I Used My Military Connections – Terry Waya Reveals How He Created Banana Island

Nigerian businessman and socialite Terry Waya has once again claimed that he played a major role in the creation of Banana Island, one of Lagos State’s most exclusive and expensive residential estates.

Waya made the assertion during an appearance on the School of Hard Knocks podcast, where he spoke about his business journey and the connections he allegedly used to facilitate the development of the prestigious estate.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the businessman maintained that he was responsible for bringing Banana Island into existence, claiming that his military connections helped him accomplish the project.

He also highlighted the estate’s present status as a residential destination for some of Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals, describing it as evidence of the value and significance of the development.

Speaking during the interview, Waya said, “I was the one that created Banana Island using my military contacts. Today, the richest people in Nigeria live there.”

Beyond his claims about Banana Island, Waya also described himself as one of Nigeria’s biggest farmers and disclosed that he became a billionaire approximately 20 years ago.

His latest comments have drawn attention to his longstanding claims about his involvement in the development of the luxury estate and his business achievements over the years.