Popular Nigerian socialite and singer, Cubana Chief Priest, was reportedly denied entry at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards, an event organized to honor outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.
The grand ceremony took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the renowned Landmark Event Centre located in Lagos, and it attracted an impressive turnout of celebrities, music stars, and other notable personalities from across the country.
In a video that quickly surfaced online and circulated across various social media platforms, Cubana Chief Priest was captured engaging in a discussion with security personnel stationed at the venue's entrance, who reportedly barred him from gaining access to the main event hall.
According to circulating reports, it is alleged that Cubana Chief Priest was denied entry into the prestigious event, stirring a variety of reactions from internet users and fans alike.
Check out some of the reactions that trailed the incident …
@DiabloChaze said: “It is very clear, he wasn’t invited.”
@OfficiaManager1 remarked: “Why will you show up at an event uninvited?”
@SomTee35729 commented: “You fit get money make you no get level at all. 😄😁”
@omuocircle said: “E wan use that trash wey him sing enter Headies.. E Dey feel like artist.. Lol.”
@anukwu_bobo wrote: “Una bounce who wan win Headies Next Rated next year?? 😂😂😂”
@Eeduan__ wrote: “I woke up dis morning.. everywhere jus dey gbas gbos for X. 😂”
@merj_r said: “He want make Headies see am, pick am next time. 🤣🤣”
@sidwell001 wrote: “You mean the new Davido’s songwriter? 😂”
Check out the post below …
Cubana Chief Priest was reportedly bounced at the Headies Awards! What could have happened? 🥴 pic.twitter.com/rNg5Cta37I
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 28, 2025