Burna Boy, Cubana Chief Priest Clash In Online Feud
It’s nearly a few days into the new year 2025, but Nigerian celebrities are at it again with their drama-filled antics.
This time, the online feud is between Afrobeats superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest.
The duo have become embroiled in a heated feud, sparking widespread attention online.
The drama began when Burna Boy made a cryptic Instagram post on Friday, allegedly referring to Cubana Chief Priest as “Owerri Rick Ross” and accused him of some illegality.
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.’
Many believe the jab was directed at the socialite due to his close friendship with singer Davido.
Cubana Chiefpriest responded on his own page, claiming that Burna Boy was simply pained.
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He further mocked Burna Boy, alleging, “Diddy oil the fastest way to PTSD. you never see anything, you and your bend down collect Grammy.”
Cubana Chief Priest also shared old videos of Burna Boy performing at one of his events. He claimed he paid Burna Boy ₦1 million in 2018 to perform as a backup artist at his birthday party, suggesting Burna’s current success is recent compared to his long-standing wealth.
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.”
He also added “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.”
Cubana Chief Priest had also claimed, in one of his posts, that Burna Boy was owing debt for jewelry.
He wrote, “The Ferrari’s. The London jewelers debt. I’m coming. I have long waited for this moment. Osubrileeee oooo”
Burna Boy clapped back, denying the allegations, asserting that he pays for all his purchases upfront.
Burna Boy wrote, “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.”
The feud has since fueled conversations online, with fans taking sides as the two celebrities continue their exchange of words.
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
