By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The ongoing feud between Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest and Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy has taken another turn after the singer’s recent Grammy loss.
In a post on his social media, Cubana Chief Priest threw a sarcastic jab at Burna Boy, who was nominated for a Grammy but ultimately did not win the prestigious award.
The socialite, who has had a long-standing back-and-forth with Burna Boy, commented, “If Diddy was outside this year, the Grammy wouldn’t have slipped from Burna’s hand.” This remark quickly stirred a storm of reactions from followers and fans alike.
The comment seems to reference a recent incident involving Burna Boy and an alleged controversy regarding his Grammy chances. Cubana Chief Priest, known for his vocal and sometimes controversial opinions, hinted at the possibility that things could have turned out differently if other prominent figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs had been involved.
This indirect shade comes on the back of a heated public exchange between the two, which began months ago with various criticisms and insults being exchanged online.
The reaction from fans was swift. Many took to social media to express their thoughts on Cubana Chief Priest’s comment, with some supporting his opinion and others defending Burna Boy. A user, Gabriel Onifade, asked, “Why does he always refer to Burna Boy as Diddy? Can someone explain?”
Others, like Joe, added humorously, “But na true, Bolna for don bend collect again. Even the other guy fit don bend too.”
On the other hand, Femi Peters reminded Cubana Chief Priest, saying, “Na Burna wey don collect Grammy you dey shade, but your own bestie too was nominated and lost, no Grammy, nothing. This dude is never serious.” While some fans were calling for peace and urging people to focus on the positive sides of the music industry, others seemed to enjoy the drama.
One fan, Blessedpeter, voiced their personal opinion about Burna Boy’s recent behavior, saying, “For Once I’m Happy The Way Cubana Chief Priest Is Shading Burna Cos Of Recent Burna Has Been Acting and Talking With So Much Arrogance… I Lost all Respect For Him When He Kicked That Poor Fan Who Jumped On His Stage.”
However, some defended Burna Boy, arguing that the Grammy should not be the focal point of the conversation. Lord_nigga retorted, “It’s very obvious that you all are jealous of Burna’s Grammy win. Nigerians have lost interest in Grammy for so many years now, until Burna Boy stepped in and got his first nomination. Put some respect on Burna’s name!”
Cubana Chief Priest’s comment has only reignited the flames of an already heated rivalry. The constant jabs between him and Burna Boy seem to have become a regular spectacle for social media users, who are either entertained by the drama or frustrated by the ongoing tensions.
As the debate continues, it’s clear that the relationship between Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest is far from friendly, and the Grammy snub seems to have added another layer to their already complicated history. Whether the feud will escalate further remains to be seen, but for now, it continues to fuel online conversations and reactions.