Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has found himself at the center of controversy following a comment he made after the funeral of music star Davido's best friend, Tiny, which took place overseas on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Davido's Emotional Farewell
Earlier reports captured Davido's emotional reaction as Tiny's casket was lowered into the grave. The loss of Tiny, who passed away in March due to a heart attack, has deeply affected the DMW label boss, who described the deceased as a vibrant and irreplaceable presence.
Chiefpriest's Controversial Remark
After the funeral, a video surfaced showing Chiefpriest in a luxury convertible with Davido in the backseat. In the clip, Chiefpriest casually remarked, "Yeah man, we're outside cemetery chilling." Colleagues in the background could be heard teasing him about his loss in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.
The comment quickly went viral, igniting widespread criticism across social media platforms. Many users labeled the statement as insensitive and disrespectful given the solemn nature of the occasion.
Public Outrage
Social media users expressed their displeasure with strong reactions:
- baybiestay commented: "Since na cemetery chilling, him self fit take one permanent spot there naa, nothing spoil."
- EAkuud wrote: "Did I just hear cemetery chilling?"
- odPutitin43634 said: "Always remember to take care of yourself. If anything do you, na once people go move on."
- Samestimi added: "I never see person wey stupid reach this idiot. Cemetery chilling for person burial. Davido needs to let go of some circle of friends please. They lack emotional intelligence. Cubana Chiefpriest is clout drunk."
- millie_kash2 remarked: "He talks too much even for a person's burial. Cemetery chilling as how na biggy."
- FlamezReign questioned: "Does the proverb 'Show me your friend and I'll tell you who you are' apply to these two?"
Chiefpriest's Political Revelations
In related news, Cubana Chiefpriest recently addressed his political experiences. During a live session with Peller, he alleged that several individuals deceived him, collecting large sums of money under the pretense of ensuring his victory in the APC primaries. He claimed these promises led him to spend heavily in various locations.
