Nigerian nightlife impresario Cubana Chief Priest is dominating the trend lists once again, though the latest buzz has less to do with his famed event planning and more with a strikingly personal and public airing of grievances.
The scene was a high-energy event, the kind of glittering affair the promoter is known for. Seizing his moment on the mic, Cubana Chief Priest first delivered his signature brand of self-praise, confidently declaring his events “legendary” and his influence unmatched in the entertainment scene. But the atmosphere shifted from celebration to spectacle as he pivoted dramatically, training his sights on a far more personal target: his alleged baby mama.
In a move that left the audience buzzing, he accused her of attempting to leverage his fame and live off his wealth. The accusation culminated in a brutally efficient, now-viral Pidgin English jab: “You go do video tire.” The phrase, loosely translating to “you can make videos until you’re exhausted,” serves as a dismissive taunt, suggesting her efforts to create content about him or their situation are ultimately futile and will yield nothing.
True to form, the clip exploded across social media platforms, instantly fracturing public opinion. His supporters applauded what they saw as a powerful man setting boundaries and refusing to be used. Detractors, however, criticized the act as a needlessly messy and unprofessional tactic, questioning the ethics of using a public stage to settle a private matter and potentially expose the alleged mother of his child to online harassment.
This incident is a masterclass in the Cubana Chief Priest brand—a seamless, and perhaps intentional, fusion of audacious self-promotion and calculated controversy. It reaffirms his position as a figure who understands that in today’s digital economy, conversation currency, whether born from admiration or outrage, is still currency.
