Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has stirred reactions online after defending Davido following the singer’s loss in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Davido, alongside Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, was nominated in the category but lost to South African star Tyla, whose song PUSH 2 START clinched the award. Shortly after the results, Cubana Chief Priest took to social media with an emotional message backing the Afrobeats star.
In a strongly worded post, he suggested there were bigger forces at play behind the loss and praised Davido’s resilience.
“Oyibo Dey Do Everything Possible To Break A Strong Man So He Can Do Their Demonic Shit With Them, But He Will Never Do It. Heads Up Brother, Open The Bag & Drop Another Hot One For Us. E No Dey Finish, Gbedu Na Water.”
The post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans. While many supporters praised his loyalty to Davido, others criticised the tone and claims made in the message.
Cubana Chief Priest, who is widely known as one of Davido’s closest friends in the entertainment scene, has often spoken publicly about his admiration for the singer. Over the years, he has repeatedly credited Davido for impacting his life and business growth.
In previous tributes, he described the music star as a “humble, original billionaire” and has never shied away from defending him during public controversies. His latest message continues that pattern, positioning Davido as unshaken despite the Grammy setback.
The Grammy loss may have disappointed supporters, but the reaction from those closest to the Afrobeats star shows that, for his inner circle, the journey is far from over.