The tension between Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy and celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has reached new heights, with recent events keeping fans and onlookers glued to the drama. If you’re wondering what’s been cooking, here’s the full gist.
In what feels like a chess move on a very public board, Burna Boy recently gifted a whopping $30,000 to Bethel Okechukwu, a phone repairer rumored to be Cubana Chief Priest’s brother. A video making the rounds on social media captures Bethel kneeling, overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous act. However, Cubana Chief Priest was quick to hit back, claiming no relation to Bethel. He stated firmly, “I have only one brother and two sisters, and they are all doing well. I don’t know this man.”
But that’s not all. Enter Hellen, a Kenyan woman who claims to have a child fathered by Cubana Chief Priest. Hellen alleges that she has been homeless since 2023, unable to contact him for support. Burna Boy has now taken the role of a modern-day hero, offering to relocate Hellen and her child to Nigeria, provide housing, secure her a job, and even enroll her son in his football academy. As expected, Cubana Chief Priest denies Hellen’s claims, dismissing them as blackmail and offering to settle the matter with a DNA test. He remains resolute, stating, “I’m committed to my family, and I’ve never abandoned anyone.”
But wait, there’s more! As if this weren’t dramatic enough, Speed Darlington, popularly known as “Akpi,” has somehow found himself caught in the crossfire. Reports allege that Burna Boy may have had a hand in Speed Darlington’s over-a-month-long detention, a claim that Cubana Chief Priest seems eager to challenge. In a bold move, he declared his intent to use his influence to secure Speed Darlington’s release, proclaiming, “Tomorrow we coming for you Akpi…make we show power.”
The “Free Akpi” movement is now in full swing, with supporters calling for Speed Darlington’s release and condemning what they perceive as “oppression.” One fan summarized the public sentiment, “Oppression shouldn’t be tolerated! Free Akpi!! Nigeria police, do better.”
While the public waits to see how this escalating feud unfolds, one thing is clear: Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest are playing a high-stakes game that has captivated audiences far beyond the music industry. Feuds like this may not serve anyone in the long run, but for now, they have everyone’s attention and in the world of entertainment, attention is currency.
