- Cubana Chiefpriest, responded to rumors about being denied entry to the 2025 Headies Awards.
- The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
- The event is significant in Nigeria’s music industry, attracting renowned musicians, industry leaders, and high-profile guests.
Nigerian socialite and nightlife promoter, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has addressed reports suggesting he was denied entry to the 2025 Headies Awards.
Earlier, GistLovet reported that the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards — a major event in Nigeria’s music industry — was marked by a moment of unexpected controversy involving the celebrity entertainer.
The award ceremony, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, was graced by renowned musicians, industry leaders, and high-profile guests.
Amid the fanfare, a surprising scene unfolded when Cubana Chiefpriest, known for his flamboyant public persona and consistent support for Nigerian talent, was reportedly barred from entering the main hall.
A widely circulated video on social media appeared to show the businessman being stopped by event security at the entrance. In the footage, he was seen speaking with the personnel, apparently attempting to resolve the issue. Though no official reason has been given, online speculation points to a possible misunderstanding regarding accreditation or guest list protocol.
Unfazed by the incident, Cubana Chiefpriest took to Instagram to share a video of himself greeting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu — a move that seemingly confirmed his presence at the awards event.
In the same post, he expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support following a recent performance in Eyinmba and also teased the release of new music, signaling that he remains focused on his entertainment journey.
See his posts below:
See some comments below:
@iam_djsunka:”But dem delay you for gate . No too dey go where dem no invite you please padi mi.”
@omo_veronica:” Are they age mates, Sanwo Olu senior am so there’s nothing bad here.”
@dah_fwesh_ni:”But why them first bounce you for entrance.”
@isioma_yocambel:”That’s humility… leave politics aside Gov sanwo olu is loved by many.”
@jerryibs:”Someone said CP is so humble😂. I was like yeaah, humble when you are well richer and powerful 😂.”
@dave_ranking1:”If him no humble, the governor fit revoke the Donald fast food land and nothing go happen..”
@sharon.chigozirim:”Anywhere belle face.. No one should come for me oo I’m having headache.”
@k.d.bb_:”Seek power through any means… having money is enough for some people.. well integrity is very expensive to some people no matter how rich they are… there are some people that won’t move me off my seat so long I am not breaking the law! Your power & your money na for your pocket.!”
