Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest, has sounded a note of caution to fellow public figures, urging them to stop the practice of spraying money at events, amid increased scrutiny by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a message shared to mark the beginning of the new month, the nightlife entrepreneur warned celebrities and prominent business people against openly displaying or spraying cash—whether in Naira, dollars, or other currencies—at public functions, noting that such acts could attract unwanted attention from law enforcement.
“If you are famous, if you are a well-known businessman with an address, please don’t spray money. EFCC are not joking about this,” he wrote.
Cubana Chief Priest went on to encourage anyone who has been summoned by the anti-graft agency to cooperate fully. “If you already have an invitation letter from the EFCC, please go and honour it,” he advised.
Reflecting on his own experience, he shared, “For now, spraying of money don cost for we wey dey popular. I nearly got in jail last year. Me I no go ever spray again whether dollar, euro, Naira or pounds.”
He hinted at exploring alternative ways to celebrate at events without violating financial laws. “I’m seriously working on another type of doings wey we go dey use to shut down events. If you spray money, EFCC must come for you. Happy New Month, fam; avoid wahala,” he concluded.
Reacting in the comments, entertainment mogul Paul Okoye (also known as Paulo) expressed frustration over the crackdown, questioning the rationale behind penalizing a long-held cultural tradition.
“But why? Is not making sense. Is our culture for f*ck sake,” Okoye commented, echoing the sentiment of many Nigerians who view money-spraying as a symbolic gesture deeply rooted in local celebrations.
The warning follows recent reports that businessman E-Money was allegedly detained by the EFCC for spraying foreign currency at a social function—a move said to be in violation of Nigeria’s foreign exchange regulations.
The latest reactions from Cubana Chief Priest and Paulo reflect a growing debate over the EFCC’s enforcement of financial laws against practices many view as cultural norms.
