Cubana Chief Priest Claims Burna Boy is Threatening His Life, Calls Out Nigeria Police

A heated exchange between celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest and Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has taken a dark turn, with Cubana claiming that his life is under threat from Burna Boy. The drama unfolded on social media, with Cubana calling out the Nigeria Police to intervene in the matter.¹

The controversy began when Burna Boy referred to Cubana Chief Priest as “Owerri Rick Ross” on Instagram, a comment that Cubana interpreted as derogatory. Burna Boy escalated the situation by calling Cubana “Azaman” (a term for a fraudster) and insinuating that Cubana’s associate, “Omo Igbo,” had been arrested in the US.

Cubana Chief Priest clapped back, accusing Burna Boy of bitterness and owing money to a London jeweler. He also shared a story about paying Burna Boy N1 million in 2018 to perform at his birthday party, highlighting Burna Boy’s humble beginnings.

The exchange has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising Burna Boy’s rise to fame and others criticizing Cubana Chief Priest’s response. The situation has also raised concerns about the safety of celebrities in Nigeria and the need for police intervention in such cases.

Cubana Chief Priest’s Plea to the Nigeria Police

In a series of posts on Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest called out the Nigeria Police, seeking their intervention in the matter. He claimed that Burna Boy’s comments were not only defamatory but also threatening, and that he feared for his life.

“I’m calling on the Nigeria Police to intervene in this matter,” Cubana wrote. “Burna Boy’s comments are not only defamatory, but they are also threatening. I fear for my life, and I’m asking the police to take action.”

Burna Boy’s Response

Burna Boy has yet to respond to Cubana Chief Priest’s allegations, but his fans have taken to social media to defend him. Some have accused Cubana of trying to tarnish Burna Boy’s reputation, while others have praised Burna Boy’s music and achievements.

The drama between Cubana Chief Priest and Burna Boy has raised concerns about the safety of celebrities in Nigeria and the need for police intervention in such cases. While the situation is still unfolding, one thing is clear: the feud between Cubana and Burna Boy is far from over.