Celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, and Afrobeats superstar Damini Ogulu, a.k.a. Burna Boy, have sparked a social media storm with their escalating feud. The public spat, filled with allegations and counterattacks, has captured widespread online attention.
The drama ignited on Friday when Burna Boy made a cryptic Instagram post, allegedly targeting Cubana Chief Priest. He referred to him as “Owerri Rick Ross” and accused him of engaging in dubious activities. Burna wrote, “No forget say u be Azaman o And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.”
The post was widely interpreted as a jab at the socialite, largely due to Cubana Chief Priest’s well-known friendship with singer Davido. In response, Cubana Chief Priest took to his own social media page, claiming Burna Boy was acting out of bitterness.
Mocking the musician, Cubana alleged, “Diddy oil the fastest way to PTSD. You never see anything, you and your bend down collect Grammy.” He further shared videos of Burna Boy performing at one of his events in 2018, asserting that he paid Burna Boy ₦1 million to perform as a backup artist at his birthday party.
He wrote, “Owerri Rick Ross, What a blessing!!!! See where dem dey rate me put. Me & Rosay #CpNosmall. 2018 na 1m naira I pay you to perform as back-up artist for my birthday. I get pictures & videos where you dey perform for me. I go lie for you? We don dey chop this money before you meet us for queue. Be humble small boy.”
Cubana Chief Priest escalated his remarks, questioning Burna Boy’s wealth and happiness. “It’s so clear because how is it even possible that someone who brags to be so rich go dey live in so much pain? Wetin dey pain you? Shebi na you be African princess.
Only you rush bend down collect Grammy, only you still dey cry. Oil full your Grammy, we know how painful it was; that’s why you want everybody to feel the pain with you. You really suffer, I understand you.”
In a separate post, Cubana accused Burna Boy of owing debts for jewelry and hinted at exposing more financial controversies. He wrote, “The Ferraris. The London jewelers' debt. I’m coming. I have long waited for this moment. Osubrileeee oooo.”
Burna Boy hit back, denying all allegations and maintaining that he pays for his purchases upfront. “You don score yourself. Everybody in Lagos knows my style.
All my shit paid for, sometimes cash sef. If not, I for dey all the blogs by now for owing debts like your boss. Go to Cooscharis and service any of your stolen cars abeg I wan see something. ‘Rooozaaay Igbo voice’. Make I relax actually, I no want make you go jail,” Burna wrote.
The ongoing exchange has fueled widespread conversations online, with fans of both celebrities picking sides. While some call for a resolution, others appear entertained by the unfolding drama. For now, the feud shows no signs of slowing down.