Popular Nigerian billionaire businessman, nightlife entrepreneur, and socialite, Obi Cubana, has sparked widespread conversation on social media after a video clip from his 50th birthday thanksgiving event went viral. The video captured the moment he swiftly stepped down from the stage while naira notes were being sprayed on him during the occasion.
The grand birthday celebration, which took place in Abuja, was an elaborate affair that drew in a star-studded guest list featuring celebrities, public office holders, business tycoons, dignitaries, and other high-profile personalities from across Nigeria and beyond. It was an evening marked by glamour, music performances, prayers, and heartfelt goodwill messages.
In the now-trending video, shared by Instagram user @daveplayblogger, Obi Cubana was seen standing on stage when a guest approached and began spraying bundles of naira notes on him, in the popular Nigerian celebratory tradition. However, in a rather surprising move, the businessman quickly made his way off the stage, leaving the guest mid-action. This swift exit was instantly noticed by guests at the event and has since triggered varying reactions online.
Many social media users speculated that Obi Cubana’s action was a calculated move to avoid drawing the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), known for clamping down on public abuse of the naira, especially through the spraying of cash at social events. Others commended him for showing awareness and respect for Nigeria’s monetary regulations in public gatherings.
The incident has generated a buzz, with netizens flooding the comment sections to share their opinions on Obi Cubana’s decision. While some hailed it as a ‘smart move’ in a sensitive regulatory environment, others noted that it served as a precautionary act to shield both himself and his guests from potential legal consequences.
Check out some reactions from internet users below:
@celly2020 remarked, “Is a set up, he just dodged a bullet.”
eddysland33 added, “Fear of EFCC.”
@fourboys commented, “He no want EFCC wahala.”
Cmantforall wrote, “EFCC matter, He’s protecting his friend or whoever the person spraying the money is.”
@freddyplatinum contributed, “He’s only trying to help that poor man from getting into problems with the EFCC because of him.”
@dibunotion stated, “Nothing special about that. Just avoiding EFCC palava.”
@chuksjuve commented, “Smart move ; a win-win situation for him and those spraying.”
@emmynihechi reacted, “It’s not fear of EFCC… It’s respect for the law governing the use of the Naira.”
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