Cubana Chief Priest Net Worth, Biography, Age – ‘From Rags to Riches’

Cubana Chief Priest is Nigerian businessman, show promoter, and Influencer known to live a lavish lifestyle on social media.

He is one of Nigeria’s richest socialites with a net worth estimated to be $7 million.

In this post, we explore Chief Priest’s biography, career journey, and net worth.

Profile Summary

Biography and Age

Cubana Chief Priest whose real name is Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, was born on the 2nd of April, 1981, in Umuhu Okabia, Imo state. Chief Priest is 44 years old in 2025.

From a very young age, he always had a passion for business. He started out as a shoemaker and earned his first million while studying at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri.

In 2006, he became a business partner to the Cubana Group and made a fortune promoting shows and businesses for the brand.

Rise to Riches

Cubana Chief Priest has been a promoter of the Cubana brand for many years now. 

The Cubana Group is the brainchild of Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.

The duo’s friendship began over a decade ago and together, they made the Cubana brand the empire it is today.

Cubana and Obi Cubana met back in 2006 when Obi launched his first club, Ibiza Club.

Chief Priest joined the brand first as a bartender, but quickly used his networking skills to expand the business to other states.

After years of building together, Cubana Chief Priest left the Cubana Group to build his own business.

Cubana Chief Priest’s Net Worth in 2025

As one of Nigeria’s richest socialites, Cubana Chief Priest’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million (over ₦10 Billion Naira) as of 2025. His wealth comes from several ventures that keep him in the clique of some of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen.

Sources of Income

Cubana Chief Priest has built a strong brand for himself in business, entertainment, and social media.. Here are the different sources that make up Chief Priest’s income.

1. Nightlife and Hospitality

Cubana Chief Priest started out as a co-director at the Cubana Group, where he helped grow the brand into one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment names. In 2020, he decided to go independent and opened his own businesses.

He owns Club Xhrine in Owerri and Asaba, and De Angels Bar & Grill in both Owerri and Lekki.

These venues are known for their big events, celebrity guests, and luxury atmosphere. They make money through food, drinks, ticket sales, and table reservations.

2. Brand Endorsements and Social Media Promotions

Cubana’s large social media following is one of his biggest assets. With millions of followers on Instagram, he earns a lot from brand deals and paid promotions.

He has worked with Moët Hennessy, Bullet Drink, Mikano Motors, Geely Nigeria, and Moremonee Bank. He makes serious money from endorsement contracts.

3. Music and Event Hosting

Cubana is a big name in the Nigerian entertainment industry. He hosts shows and events featuring stars like Davido, Zoro, and Phyno. His venues are always packed with activity and star appearances.

Cubana also ventured into music; He has over 200k monthly listeners on his spotify and some of his most popular songs include:

SummerDina, More Money, Federal Government ft KCEE, Odogwu Baby. His latest single titled, ‘Chibuike’ with Zoro already has 100k streams on spotify and the streams generate royalties for him.

Cars and Houses

Chief Priest owns a nice collection of cars which he loves to show off on Instagram.

Some of his cars include;

• Rolls Royce Phantom
• Lexus LX
• Mercedes Benz S40
• Range Rover Autobiography
• Mercedez AMG G63 Brabus

He owns a Luxury mansion in Banana Island and another in his hometown in Imo state.

Controversies and Challenges

Cubana Chief Priest’s success has not come without drama. Over the years, he has faced several controversies which we will highlight below:

Cubana Chief Priest Baby Mama Drama

In 2023, a Kenyan woman named Helen Ati claimed that Chief Priest was the father of her child.

The story faded at first but resurfaced in January 2025 after Chief Priest’s brief social media clash with Burna Boy.

During the feud, Burna mocked him as “the Owerri version of Rick Ross”, gifted his alleged brother $30,000 in a viral video, and even offered to sponsor Helen’s trip to Nigeria for a DNA test.

Helen also shared that after giving birth in January 2023, Chief Priest sent her N50,000 for baby supplies a few times, totaling N300,000, but eventually denied paternity. She has since gone public several times demanding a DNA test.

Over time, she’s spoken about her struggles, reaching out to some of his close associates and even his wife for help with her child’s school fees.

Chief Priest has firmly rejected the claims and doesn’t take kindly to anyone questioning him about the issue.

Feud with Burna Boy

In early 2025, Pascal and Burna Boy dragged themselves on social media. It all began when Burna Boy took a not-so-subtle jab at the nightlife king, calling him the “Owerri Rick Ross.”

Cubana responded on his Instagram stories dragging Burna right back, calling him “bitter” and even throwing shade at his Grammy win, implying that Sean “Diddy” Combs had a hand in it.

The back-and-forth escalated fast. Burna Boy clapped back by posting a video of a man he claimed was Cubana’s brother, a phone repairer at Alaba International Market, and mocked Cubana for trying to act above his roots.

He even gifted the man $30,000 to rub in Cubana’s face. In response, Cubana reminded Burna of the days when he allegedly paid him N1 million to perform at his birthday party as a backup act.

He also accused Burna of lacking peace, deleting posts like a coward, and ignoring his own fans while pretending to be generous.

Naira Abuse Case and EFCC Settlement

In April 2024, Cubana Chief Priest found himself facing serious legal trouble after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him for allegedly spraying and abusing the naira notes at a social event held at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.

The EFCC accused the celebrity barman of publicly abusing the currency, a violation that has landed several high-profile Nigerians in court in recent years.

Chief Priest, however, pleaded not guilty and was granted N10 million bail, released into the custody of his lawyer.

Months later, the case came to an end after both parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

According to the court document obtained by journalists, Chief Priest agreed to enter a bond with the EFCC pledging to maintain good behaviour and to “never indulge in any economic or financial crime or related offence.”

Missing Davido’s wedding

Social media wasted no time in trolling Chief Priest for his absence at his best friend Davido’s white wedding which was held in America.

READ: Davido Net Worth and Endorsements

Fans flooded his comments section, joking that “money can’t buy visa” and teasing him for missing out on “the wedding of the decade.”

In an emotional Instagram post, the celebrity barman explained why he couldn’t attend, admitting that visa issues had been a long-standing challenge and wished the new couple well.

Personal Life

Cubana Chief Priest is married to Angel Okechukwu, and together they have two sons, Chukwuebuka and Obinna.

Despite his cheating allegations, he is known to be a family-oriented man who openly adores his wife and kids.

He often shares moments from their family vacations and celebrations on instagram and he never shies away from flaunting his love for his wife on social media.

He buys her cars, Birkins, designer clothes, and provides for all her material wants.

Conclusion 

Chief Priest has built a successful brand for himself. From starting out as a shoemaker to owning some of the biggest businesses in Nigeria, he has proven that you can achieve anything with hard work and determination.