Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has thrown shade at Burna Boy following his loss at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Burna Boy was nominated for Best African Music Performance alongside Wizkid, Tems, Asake, and Yemi Alade, but the award went to Tems for her hit song Love Me Jeje.
Reacting to the win, Cubana Chief Priest took to his Instagram story, suggesting that Tems would have been robbed if Sean “Diddy” Combs were not in prison. His post read:
“If to say Diddy dey outside, dem for use Johnson baby oil rub away her Grammy,” implying that Burna Boy’s past Grammy win was influenced by Diddy.
Burna Boy’s Grammy Win Under Scrutiny
Since Burna Boy’s 2021 Grammy win for Twice as Tall, some critics have argued that Diddy’s influence played a major role in his success. With Diddy now facing serious legal issues, many—including Cubana Chief Priest—suggest that Burna’s Grammy credibility is questionable.
Netizens React
Social media users had mixed reactions:
• “Okay, but why you hide Davido Grammy inside your belle?”
• “Baby oil or not, Burna Boy is good. Nobody should downplay his craft.”
• “It’s always the nuisance around David that selfishly set him up for more drags.”
Despite the controversy, Burna Boy remains one of Africa’s biggest music stars. Do you think his Grammy win was earned or influenced? Let us know!
