Cubana Chief Priest Hails Davido As ‘Father Of Afrobeats’ Mocks Burna Boy After Uyo Performance

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Celebrity nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has triggered another round of online debate after openly celebrating Davido following his Uyo concert and using the moment to take an apparent dig at Burna Boy.

The socialite, whose real name is Okechukwu Pascal, shared his excitement on Instagram after appearing on stage during the event, describing the experience as a major personal milestone. His message was filled with praise for Davido, whom he credited for giving him a memorable platform in front of fans in Akwa Ibom.

Gossip News Now reports that Cubana Chief Priest went even further by declaring Davido the true “father of Afrobeats,” a comment that immediately drew attention because of the long-running rivalries and status debates that often surround Nigeria’s top music stars. His post suggested that Davido’s influence on the genre is so central that Afrobeats would feel incomplete without him.

The statement quickly gained traction online, especially after he responded to a follower who mentioned Burna Boy. Instead of ignoring the comment, Cubana Chief Priest fired back with a mocking remark that many social media users interpreted as another jab in his ongoing tension with the Grammy-winning singer.

That response revived discussion around his strained relationship with Burna Boy, a feud that has continued to attract attention due to previous controversies tied to people and situations both names have been linked to in the public space. Although the latest exchange was brief, it was enough to keep the rivalry in circulation once again.

Interestingly, the Burna Boy conversation also resurfaced at a time when the singer had been speaking about something far less confrontational — the origin of his stage name. In a separate discussion, he explained that the name “Burna Boy” was inspired by childhood comic-book fantasies and his fascination with superheroes, especially the idea of a character connected to fire.

While Cubana Chief Priest’s celebratory post was meant to honor Davido and his Uyo performance, it ended up doing much more than that. It reignited fan arguments, reopened an old celebrity clash, and once again highlighted how quickly music praise can turn into industry shade when big personalities are involved.

Commentary and Analysis

This latest episode reflects how entertainment culture in Nigeria often thrives on personality clashes as much as it does on music itself. A simple post-show tribute could have remained a moment of celebration, but the inclusion of a provocative comparison and a side swipe at a rival artist changed the tone completely.

It also shows how titles like “father of Afrobeats” are rarely neutral in the Nigerian music scene. Such labels carry emotional weight for fans, and once attached to one major star, they almost automatically invite backlash from supporters of others.

Beyond the drama, Cubana Chief Priest’s remarks underline Davido’s continued pull within pop culture circles, especially among influential celebrities who see his brand as larger than music alone. At the same time, the Burna Boy angle proves that unresolved celebrity rivalries can easily resurface with even the smallest public trigger.