Celebrity barman and nightlife entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest, has responded to the backlash trailing a now-viral photo of him kneeling before Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
The image, which surfaced online days ago, shows Cubana Chief Priest in a kneeling posture during a recent visit to the vice president alongside Afrobeats superstar, Davido. The gesture sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerians on social media, many of whom criticized the act as an attempt to curry political favour.
Critics accused the flamboyant socialite of “ingratiating himself before politicians,” with some mocking his perceived desperation to align with the corridors of power.
However, in a swift and unapologetic response, Cubana Chief Priest took to his Instagram page to address the controversy head-on. Sharing a throwback photo of himself and his wife kneeling before the VP during an earlier visit, he clapped back at his detractors with a bold caption.
“Una dey cry say I kneel. Me and my beloved wife sef join kneel the first time I visited the residence of the VP…”
The post was accompanied by a calm but defiant tone, reinforcing his stance that respect and humility are cultural values he holds dear regardless of public opinion.
While the debate continues online, Cubana Chief Priest appears unfazed by the noise, doubling down on his gesture as a sign of courtesy rather than sycophancy.
