Headies 2025: Cubana Chief Priest Denied Entry, Video Trends: "But Why Dem Bounce Am?"
- Socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, was allegedly denied entry into the Headies Awards ceremony held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos
- A viral video showed Cubana Chiefpriest engaged in a conversation with security officials at the entrance after reportedly being stopped from accessing the event venue
- The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether public figures should be exempted from strict event protocols or treated like every other guest
- Singer Asha Gangali who have attended award events severally has a different opinion from that of the security men on Cubana Chiefpriest's personality
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The 17th edition of the Headies Awards, one of Nigeria’s biggest music award ceremonies, witnessed an unexpected drama involving popular celebrity and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest.
The awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, attracted top music stars, entertainment industry figures, and dignitaries.
However, a surprising twist occurred when the hotelier turned singer, known for his larger-than-life persona and support for Nigerian artists, was allegedly denied entry into the main event hall.
Source: Instagram
A now-viral video circulating on social media platforms showed the moment CP, as he is also fondly called, was stopped by security personnel at the entrance.
In the clip, the businessman could be seen engaging in what appeared to be a conversation with security operatives, seemingly trying to gain access.
While the exact reason for the incident remains unconfirmed, unverified reports suggest that the issue may have been related to accreditation or invitation protocol.
See the video of the incident here:
Netizens react to Cubana Chief Priest’s Headies drama
Many Instagram users took to the comment section of the viral post to share their thoughts. While some found the incident hilarious, others stressed the importance of respecting event protocols, regardless of status.
loolarh wrote:
"But why dem bounce am na."
lepaciousjoy joked:
"That him weapon fashioned again am go soon set ring light 😂😂😂."
dr_chidominia added:
"Pascal no be every event Davido go you go gum body put! At least get an invite to avoid embarrassment! Make your Kenyan baby mama no see this video you dun give her content for one week straight 😂."
anita__chi defended the bouncers, saying:
"Bouncer simply followed instructions… allow only guest with invite no matter the status quo. Abi na so them the talk am status quo?"
merci_benson teased:
"He wan go collect award for one music wey he drop 😂😂😂."
prankhottiee_ humorously warned:
"That bouncer is playing with fire 🔥 you wan stop Davido bestie ke."
fab_deee commented:
"Pascal as you have rejected your sen, they will keep rejecting you everywhere you go 😂😂. Him don give him spiritual wife food today."
chidinma__ concluded:
"If Dem no invite you make you no go 😂😂😂😂😂."
Source: Instagram
Cubana Chiefpriest's personality enough to get him in - Singer
Singer Asha Gangali, a celebrity who has attended many award events both in Nigeria and abroad, has reacted to the treatment given to celebrity barman, Cubana Chiefpriest, who was bounced from going into the venue of the Headies award by security men.
Asha believed that some celebrities need no invitation to attend events because their personality is big enough to make them enter any event. The Helloeh singer said CP should be seen as a VIP in the Nigerian entertainment industry and be given treatment befitting his status. Reacting to Legit.ng's question of CP's personality getting him an automatic clearance, he said:
"Yes his personality should have been enough to get him in, the producers should have placed an executive in charge of protocol at the main entrance to identify VIPs and bypass the security, or bouncers who are just trying to keep their jobs, that was an embarrassment the producers should address properly to ensure it doesn’t happen in the future."
Mohbad, Odumodu, others win big at 17th Headies Awards
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Zerry DL, Odumodu Blvck, Late Mohbad, Davido, Tems, and Rema, among others, were the notable winners at the 17th Headies Awards.
The night's catch was when the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad, won the Best Street-Hop Artist with his Ask About Me song.
The widow, Wunmi, alongside her son, Liam, and the late singer’s brother Adura, received the plaque on Mohbad’s behalf.
Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She provided exclusive commentary from a celebrity singer for this report.
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Source: Legit.ng
Olaniyi Apanpa (Entertainment Editor) Olaniyi Apanpa is a seasoned journalist with over 6 years of experience in sports, metro, politics, and entertainment reporting. He has written for renowned platforms such as Opera News, Scooper News, The PUNCH, and currently works as a Senior Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng. A graduate of English Education from the University of Lagos. He is also a trained Digital Marketer from the Digital Marketing Institute, Lagos. Contact: olaniyi.apanpa@corp.legit.ng.
Asha Gangali (Singer and music producer) Asha Gangali is a Nigerian singer, actor, talent coach, and entrepreneur. He is known for his iconic talent show "ROC DA MIC AFRICA", which identified talents such as DBanj and Don Jazzy, Timaya, Wande Coal, Soul E, Konga, Seyi Law in 2004-2005. He served as the national treasurer of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and a member of the Executive Board of The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN). He is also the managing director and co-founder of GOCREATE AFRICA.
