Cubana Chief Priest Meets Vice President Shettima, Declares Loyalty to Tinubu Administration
Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest, has stirred national attention following a high-profile visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja. The visit, which was widely shared on social media, featured a notable moment where Chief Priest knelt before the Vice President—an act many interpreted as a deep sign of respect and allegiance.
Sharing photos from the meeting on Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest hailed Shettima as “Enyi Ndi Igbo”—meaning “Friend of the Igbos”—and pledged full support for both the Vice President and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We dey with you. We dey for you. We go fight for you. We go celebrate with you. Good man,” he wrote in the post.
The display of loyalty has sparked mixed reactions online. Supporters praised the gesture as a show of unity and political maturity, especially from a prominent figure in the Igbo community. However, critics questioned the timing and motivations behind the endorsement amid ongoing economic challenges in the country.
One of the most vocal critics was Ekuma Jeremiah Iziogo, a former Lagos hawker whose life changed after receiving support from philanthropist Obi Cubana. Jeremiah took to social media to challenge the narrative, questioning whether Vice President Shettima’s actions have genuinely benefitted the Igbo people.
The visit was part of a broader political tour that also saw Cubana Chief Priest, alongside music superstar Davido, meet with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other key political figures. The series of meetings has fueled speculation about the growing political ambitions and influence of Nigeria’s entertainment elite.
As debates continue, the event underscores the complex intersection of celebrity culture and politics in Nigeria, with public figures increasingly taking center stage in national discourse.