A deeply personal and increasingly bitter dispute has been reignited as Hellen Ati, a Kenyan woman, once again publicly confronts Nigerian celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chiefpriest, over the alleged paternity of her son. In a raw and emotional video that has since gone viral, Ati claims she is at her breaking point, struggling to single-handedly provide for a child she insists they share.
The conflict, which has simmered for years, has now boiled over with Ati’s detailed account of her current hardships. In the video, the mother of two paints a picture of financial desperation and emotional exhaustion. “I am struggling financially and can no longer afford to provide for our son,” she lamented, her voice heavy with distress. She described the boy’s appetite as insatiable, a trait she links to his alleged Nigerian lineage, which she claims is beyond what is typical in her home country of Kenya. “My earnings from TikTok vanish quickly, with most of it spent on taking care of the child,” she confessed, highlighting her reliance on social media for income.
Beyond the financial strain, Ati expressed a sense of losing control, detailing a decline in her son’s respect for her. She cited a recent incident where the boy brazenly interrupted one of her live video sessions as evidence of this growing defiance. She directly attributes this behavior to the absence of a father figure, stating it is a result of what she described as “Cubana Chiefpriest’s lack of influence in the boy’s life.”
In a dramatic shift of tone, Ati delved into intimate and spiritual dimensions of their alleged past relationship. She recounted deeply personal details about her past encounters with the socialite, making bold claims about his personal conduct. “He insisted on unprotected intercourse and showed no regard for his marital vows,” she alleged, directly challenging the sanctity of his marriage.
Dismissing online chatter that Cubana Chiefpriest’s wife might have resorted to traditional charms, or ‘juju’, to protect her marriage, Ati made a startling claim of her own spiritual prowess. She positioned herself as the true spiritual force in the equation, issuing a thinly veiled warning to the celebrity barman.
“If I decide to use my own powers, Cubana will find himself in Kenya,” she declared boldly. Her assertion suggests a belief in a supernatural ability to influence events, a conviction she claims is validated by her dreams. “My dreams often reveal actions I needs to take and that they always work for her,” she added, lending a mystical and ominous layer to the ongoing public feud.
For years, Ati has publicly implored Chiefpriest to acknowledge their alleged son and agree to a DNA test to confirm his paternity. However, her pleas have been met with staunch denials from the Nigerian celebrity, who has consistently refuted her claims. The situation has recently escalated from a war of words on social media to a legal battle. In response to the persistent allegations, which he deems defamatory, Cubana Chiefpriest has filed a lawsuit against Ati in a Kenyan court, seeking to silence her claims and protect his reputation.
Despite the legal threat, Ati remains defiant, continuing to use her online platform to pressure Chiefpriest. The public remains sharply divided, with sympathies and criticisms directed at both parties across Nigeria and Kenya. While Ati portrays herself as a wronged mother fighting for her child’s rights, Chiefpriest’s legal action frames him as the victim of a malicious and unfounded character assassination. As the legal proceedings loom, the public watches on, caught between two powerful and conflicting narratives, awaiting a resolution that could either vindicate a mother’s claim or clear a celebrity’s name.
