Nigerian nightlife mogul and entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has set social media on fire with a new declaration of ambition. In a viral post this week, the Imo-born businessman said: _“I have everything else, the only thing left is power and I must get it.”_
The statement immediately went viral on X, Instagram, and TikTok, with Nigerians debating what the celebrity barman meant and what his next move could be.
Cubana Chief Priest dropped the line during a recent online engagement with fans. Without elaborating, he insisted that wealth, fame, properties, and business success were no longer his focus.
For a man who flaunts luxury cars, designer fits, private jets, and high-profile friendships with A-list artists and billionaires, the post signaled a shift in priority. From money to influence. From lifestyle to legacy.
Cubana Chief Priest rose to fame as a General Manager at the Cubana Group before branching out on his own. He now runs multiple hospitality and entertainment businesses, including luxury lounges and hotels. He is also a social media personality with over 5 million Instagram followers.
His brand is built on extravagance, “ogbata” lifestyle, and a knack for turning every moment into content. He has been in the news this year for his philanthropy, his high-profile beefs and reconciliations with fellow celebrities, and his close ties to politicians across party lines.
While he did not specify, many read “power” as political influence. In Nigeria, businessmen who reach a certain level often pivot to politics, party financing, or policy advocacy to protect their interests and expand their reach.
Analysts note that Chief Priest has been photographed with governors, ministers, and presidential hopefuls in the last 24 months. He has also used his platform to mobilize youth support during elections.
“After you’ve bought everything money can buy, the next thing is access. That’s power,” a Lagos-based PR executive told this paper.
Fans largely cheered the statement. “Chief Priest is not playing. From clubs to cabinets next?” one user posted. Others were skeptical. “Power is not cruise. It comes with enemies and responsibility,” another wrote.
As of press time, Cubana Chief Priest has not clarified whether he plans to run for office, fund a candidate, or take a government appointment.
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