Nigerian comedian Klintoncod has stirred up a wave of reactions online after openly challenging the explanation given by popular celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest regarding his absence at superstar singer Davido’s recent high-profile wedding ceremony, which was held in the glamorous city of Miami, USA. The wedding, which attracted numerous celebrities, influencers, and high society figures from within and outside Nigeria, became a major talking point after fans noticed that the nightlife entrepreneur was nowhere to be seen among the distinguished guests. According to Chief Priest, his inability to attend was due to complications surrounding his US visa, a matter he addressed publicly in a heartfelt statement. However, Klintoncod appears unconvinced by this official explanation, hinting that there might be more to the story than what has been revealed to the public.
In his earlier remarks on the matter, Cubana Chief Priest had openly pleaded with the United States government to grant him a visa, expressing how deeply hurt and disappointed he felt about missing such a significant occasion in the life of his close friend and business associate, Davido. He stressed that he had looked forward to celebrating with the singer on one of the most important days of his life. Attempting to console both himself and his followers, he reiterated the popular saying that “delay is not denial,” expressing optimism that his opportunity to visit the United States would still come in the near future. His words were intended to reassure his fans and supporters that the setback was temporary and that he remained hopeful about his travel prospects.
Despite this hopeful tone, comedian Klintoncod took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice his doubts, boldly questioning the authenticity of the barman’s claims. He drew a comparison with Israel DMW, Davido’s personal aide, who, despite his limited proficiency in English, was able to successfully travel to Miami for the wedding without reported difficulty. Klintoncod argued that it seemed implausible for someone of Chief Priest’s financial status and influence — a man often described as a billionaire — to be facing such hurdles, especially when reports suggest that his wife and children already have access to the United States. This observation fueled speculation that there might be a deeper, undisclosed reason behind his absence from American soil. According to Klintoncod, “You see that Chief Priest story of being denied a US visa, I also doubt that story sha, Israel wey no sabi speak English like that enter Miami, na Billionaire Chief Priest dem come deny visa but wife and kids get, baba know why him no wan touch US soil sha.”
Following this post, the conversation gained further traction when a social media user attempted to defend Cubana Chief Priest, citing a past interview in which he explained that he had once been denied a visa years ago when he was “still a nobody” and had applied through an agent. According to the fan’s recollection, the nightlife boss claimed that this initial rejection had led to ongoing complications with his travel applications, and that despite his current wealth and influence, he has not been able to secure entry to the United States since that time. The user’s comment was seemingly intended to add context to the situation and provide a plausible reason for the continued visa issues.
However, Klintoncod appeared unmoved by this defense and was quick to respond dismissively. In a short but cutting reply, he labeled the explanation as “Dead talk still!!” thereby reinforcing his skepticism and making it clear that he was not buying into the narrative being presented. His blunt dismissal added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing public debate about whether there might be undisclosed legal, personal, or political reasons preventing Chief Priest from traveling to the United States, despite his public appeals and expressions of hope. As of now, Cubana Chief Priest has not directly responded to Klintoncod’s remarks, leaving fans and online observers speculating about the real truth behind the matter.
