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Nigerian nightlife mogul and billionaire entrepreneur, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has set the record straight on the identity of his rightful next-of-kin, following a viral social media moment that sparked confusion and curiosity online.
The drama began when Chidi, a young man widely regarded as Obi Cubana’s adopted son, participated in a trending TikTok challenge. In his video, Chidi strutted confidently with a smug look, backed by a cheeky caption that read: “Nothing do my shoulder, I just realise sey I be next of kin.” The post quickly gained traction, racking up views and reactions as social media users debated the legitimacy of his claim.
As fans speculated about the nature of Obi Cubana’s relationship with Chidi, many took the video at face value, with some even congratulating the young man on his supposed inheritance. But in a move to quell the misinformation and clarify the matter, Obi Cubana took to his verified Instagram page with a post that appeared to subtly but firmly address the situation.
He shared a photo of himself and his biological son, Alex, also known as @dtwalx on Instagram, with a caption that read:
“Ancient and Modern, eyes on the ball! @dtwalx aka Next-of-kin!”
The caption, laced with humor and fatherly pride, left no room for ambiguity, Alex is Obi Cubana’s legitimate heir. The post also served as a reminder that while the business mogul may play a father figure role to many, including adopted or mentored youths like Chidi, his biological family remains at the core of his legacy.
While some fans have since taken to the comment section to praise the businessman’s tactful approach and clarity, others read the message with a furrowed brow as they opined that the post wasn’t necessary — it publicly shamed the young TikToker who many never knew was an adopted son.
