Celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, was publically chastised by Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate Deeone for kneeling in front of Vice President Kashim Shettima during a recent visit.
Deeone called the conduct a “disgrace to Igbo culture,” claiming that it goes against the traditional values of the Igbo people, in a video posted on his Instagram page.
He underlined that because the Igbo are an acephalous societyโone without a centralised leadershipโindividuals are regarded as independent monarchs.
Deeone claims that this cultural value suggests that it is improper for an Igbo person to kneel in front of someone, particularly a governmental figure.
Deeone further implied that Cubana Chief Priest would not have acted in such a manner if he had been his former boss, comparing his actions to those of Obi Cubana.
He questioned the Cubana Chief Priest’s commitment and suggested that his gesture might be interpreted as a betrayal of Igbo cultural norms.
The public’s response to the occurrence has been divided, and it has spurred a larger internet discussion.
While some welcomed the act as a show of respect, others criticised Cubana Chief Priest for it, calling it sycophantic.
See video below:
Fans were happy with what Deeone said about Cubana Chief Priest in the video, and they also shared their own views about it
See some reactions below:
@mege1028:
“A true Igbo person will never listen to what you, a Yoruba man, is saying about our culture. YOU cannot gaslight us against our brother. Take note ๐ and be guided.”
@factline23:
“That’s not respect or loyalty. That’s a big disgrace and desperation. Beg beg na water”
@shining__obegengine:
“You make sense for once I support you ๐”
@marygangs:
“Na only Helen fit tell Una the real reason why cp kneel down I dey wait for her video”
@maureen_okorie23:
“D one you sure say the money dy non be to dy show for media ooo”
@amebooflagos1:
“Honestly I usually use free WiFi to stream you. What’s your mission on social media na pple like you make data cost”
@duch_sucre:
“So fake and irritating. We don’t knee down for nobody. If you like, be Benzo or anybody. We go stand greet you”
@oginnite:
“If na VDM dey talk this one nowโฆ. you and your people would be attacking him that he is against the IGBOs”
@aw246annette:
“Belly na water is so fake. Thatโs how he be acting like. He is the only one that love Davido pass everybody.๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ”
@westaboi_01:
“Use my comment dey cash out ok โฆ I dash ungor free werey โฆ”
@cynosure_doll_2023:
“Dear @comediandeeone is only God in heaven that will bless you for always speaking fact , like I always say only the wise understand you. Thank you brave one”
@chimeziehero:
“Oga I just dey laugh ooo. Na u wan tell us wey be igbo our culture.. This internet Nawah ooo ๐ฎ๐ฎ”
@emax0226:
“I donโt always agree on what you say but this one, you are 100% right the guy is too desperate ๐”
@goldenson3345:
“@comediandeeone now for the fact that I sometimes disagree with you on certain issues, on this particular subject you are so right and you are quiet learned , now about @cubana_chiefpriest he is a sell out , forgot social media shinanigans he cannot be trusted and core Igbo people know that about him , he has a lot of stains on his name .”
@theoikpome:
“How does this affect you Mr Accuser of the brethren? You are a pure meddlesome interloper aka busy body content creator. Tufiakwa”
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