The feud between Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest continues to make waves as Burna Boy recently decided to take a jab at the celebrity barman by helping his alleged brother, Bethel Okechukwu. Okechukwu, who claimed to be related to Cubana Chief Priest, is said to be a phone repairer from Alaba Market, and according to reports, he was struggling financially. Burna Boy, fulfilling a promise, reportedly gave Okechukwu $30,000 to help improve his situation.
The Drama Begins
Now, for those wondering how all of this madness started, let’s rewind. Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artist, and Cubana Chief Priest, the well-known socialite, have been engaged in a public social media feud for a while now. It all began when Burna Boy took to Instagram to make fun of Chief Priest, comparing him to Rick Ross, the famous American rapper, by calling him the “Owerri version” of Ross. That’s where the whole problem started.
Burna Boy had also posted a message on Instagram indirectly calling out fellow Afro beats star, Davido, implying that Davido was living a fake life. It was clear that Burna Boy was in the mood for some dragging, and the insults kept coming. When it came to Cubana Chief Priest, Burna went as far as calling him “azaman,” a street slang for a fraudster. In a post on Instagram, Burna Boy threw in the line, “No forget say you be Azaman o And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na Omo Igbo for ATL and na u be next #OWerriRickyrozay.”
Cubana Chief Priest Fires Back
But, of course, Chief Priest wasn’t going to sit quietly. He quickly fired back, implying that Burna Boy only won the Grammy Award due to his alleged relationship with embattled American entertainer, P Diddy. In typical Chief Priest fashion, he gave him back hot hot, writing, “Diddy oil the fastest way to PTSD. You never see anything, you and your bend down collect Grammy.”
Chief Priest also reminded Burna Boy about the time he paid him N1 million in 2018 to perform as a “backup singer” at his birthday party. “Owerri Rick Ross, what a blessing! See where dem dey rate me put. Me & Rosay #CpNosmall,” Chief Priest wrote, throwing in a little brag about how he had helped Burna when he was still trying to make a name for himself.
Burna Boy’s “Good Deed”
In the middle of this back-and-forth, Burna Boy shared a video showing Okechukwu’s struggles and vowed to give him $30,000. Many saw this as Burna’s way of sticking it to Cubana Chief Priest. Okechukwu promised to use the money to set up a business and update Burna Boy on his progress.
Fast forward to the present day, and Burna Boy has made good on his promise, sending the $30,000 to Okechukwu. Okechukwu, overwhelmed with gratitude, posted a video on Instagram thanking Burna for helping him escape poverty. “God is real, Odogwu #burnaboygram, God has used you to pull me out from poverty. I will be forever grateful,” he said in the video.
While it’s great that Okechukwu got the help he needed, let’s not forget that this entire drama feels like a distraction from the real issues. The fact that two grown men, with millions of followers, are airing their personal beefs on social media is just a waste of everyone’s time. These feuds might be entertaining for a while, but ultimately, they serve no real purpose.
We could be talking about actual pressing issues, but instead, we’re caught up in this petty back-and-forth. Burna Boy might have done something kind for Okechukwu, but at what cost? We all know that this is just another opportunity for Burna to throw shade at Chief Priest.
A New Year, Same Drama
It’s a new year, and yet the drama continues. Shouldn’t our celebrities be setting an example by embracing their craft and letting the country rest for once? This back-and-forth between two well-known figures is a distraction that the public doesn’t need. At some point, they need to realize that not every argument deserves a public stage.
Now, dear reader, what’s your take on this ongoing feud? Are you tired of the constant drama between Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest, or are you still entertained by their antics?
