Cubana Chiefpriest mocks Burna Boy while praising Davido after performing at the singer’s sold-out Uyo concert, sparking heated reactions online
Cubana Chiefpriest mocks Burna Boy in a new social media post that has ignited debate among Afrobeats fans.
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The celebrity barman and nightlife entrepreneur, whose real name is Okechukwu Pascal, made the remarks while celebrating Davido’s recent sold-out concert in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
After performing on stage during the show, Cubana Chiefpriest took to Instagram to express his excitement, showering praise on Davido and describing him as the true father of Afrobeats.
“Chief Priest Don Do Stadium. Dem sabi my gbedu well well for Uyo. From today onwards, Akwa Ibom has my fat heart. @davido without you Afrobeats is a bastard. 001 for a reason, the Papa of Afrobeats,” he wrote in his post.
However, the celebratory moment soon turned controversial when a fan mentioned Burna Boy in the comment section. Chiefpriest fired back sharply, writing,
“The bingo go cry,” a remark widely interpreted as a jab at the Grammy-winning singer.
The post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users. While Davido’s fans applauded the comment as light-hearted banter, Burna Boy’s supporters condemned it as disrespectful.
Some critics accused the nightlife mogul of stoking rivalry within the Afrobeats community, while others defended his right to express loyalty to his close friend Davido.
Cubana Chiefpriest, known for his flamboyant personality and outspoken nature, has long been associated with Davido and his 30BG crew.
His latest statement reinforces the long-standing competitive tension between Nigeria’s top Afrobeats stars — Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
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Despite the controversy, Davido’s Uyo concert has been widely celebrated as a milestone event, drawing thousands of fans to the stadium and solidifying his influence as one of Africa’s most prominent performers.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
