Celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest has finally spoken about his highly publicised fallout with Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, claiming the music star targeted him because of his close relationship with Davido.
The nightlife entrepreneur, whose real name is Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, made the revelation during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, where he reflected on fame, success and the pressures that come with public attention.
Cubana Chief Priest said his rise to prominence was built through years of apprenticeship, discipline and persistence, stressing that success often attracts criticism and resentment from others.
“Success comes with a lot of hate,” he said during the interview. “I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance.”
The celebrity barman alleged that Burna Boy used his social media platform to attack his wealth and reputation with claims he described as false and misleading.
“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth,” he said.
According to him, the tension between both public figures was connected to his loyalty and friendship with Afrobeats star Davido, who he described as one of his strongest supporters over the years.
“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” Cubana Chief Priest added.
The socialite also praised Davido for consistently supporting his businesses and personal ventures, revealing that the singer played a major role in the growth of his hospitality empire.
“David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me,” he said.
Cubana Chief Priest further disclosed that Davido is currently investing in nightlife businesses in Lagos, while he is also exploring a career in music.
“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.
The comments have already stirred reactions online, reigniting conversations around the long-running rivalry and tension often linked to fan bases and close associates within Nigeria’s Afrobeats industry.
