The paternity dispute between Nigerian businessman Cubana Chief Priest and Kenyan woman Hellen Ati has intensified after she revealed that the child she claims is his son is currently unwell, prompting a renewed appeal for him to take responsibility. The controversy, which has drawn widespread attention on social media, centers on Hellen’s assertion that Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, fathered her child. She has now called for immediate action, urging him to step up and provide medical and financial support for the child’s treatment.
Hellen Ati’s emotional plea has sparked reactions across Nigerian and Kenyan social media platforms, with many users expressing sympathy for her and criticizing Cubana Chief Priest for his perceived silence. Several netizens have urged the celebrity barman to undergo a DNA test to resolve the matter conclusively, citing the need for transparency and accountability. The public pressure has grown louder as the child’s health condition remains a concern.
In response, Cubana Chief Priest dismissed the online criticism, accusing some users of exploiting his fame and wealth for personal gain. He stated in a social media post, “Celebrity no suppose get shame. Shebi na my money una dey hustle like this. One thing na to make money another thing na to protect am from urchins like you people.” He emphasized that if anyone claims to have a child with him, they should bring the child directly to him, rather than making public appeals online. “If you have a child for me too, bring it to any of my outlets or my residence. If you born for person, bring am to the person, no use am dey do video,” he added.
Despite his initial resistance, Cubana Chief Priest later expressed willingness to take a DNA test, but with a condition — that it be done publicly. He suggested, “Make Una help me bring her and the child for una studio make I come there come do the DNA for una on live TV for free.” However, Hellen Ati rejected this proposal, pointing out that he had previously promised to take the test during a live session with Ebuka last year but failed to follow through. She responded firmly, “Pascal, you are saying that I should go and do DNA on a live TV station yet this is what you said in Ebuka live last year that you will do the DNA yet you run away, so you think this one is a joke. Pascal, we will die here together. I will never back down until the DNA is conducted.”
The ongoing back-and-forth has kept the issue in the public eye, with many calling for a resolution that protects the child’s well-being. As the debate continues, the case highlights the growing scrutiny of celebrity accountability in Nigeria and the importance of addressing paternity disputes with dignity and clarity. The outcome of this dispute may set a precedent for how such matters are handled in the future.
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