Nigerian celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up about his absence from Davido’s wedding in Miami, Florida, citing long-standing US visa challenges.
In an Instagram statement on Saturday, Cubana Chief Priest stated that he awoke with “mixed feelings”, expressing both joy for the couple and sadness for missing the event.
He mentioned that sometimes, life’s challenges serve as a reminder of human limitations, despite personal success.
Sharing a video from Davido’s traditional wedding held in Lagos in 2024, the entrepreneur wrote, “Woke up this morning with mixed feelings. I’m happy, and I’m still sad at the same time.
“Sometimes, God has a way of making you understand that you are powerless regardless of all you may think you have.”
Reacting to criticism over his absence from the white wedding, Cubana Chief Priest said, “I appreciate the bashing because that has given me multiple reasons and proofs to apply again.”
Speaking to the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, the entrepreneur wrote, “#usinnigeria, do it for me this time. You can clearly see how disappointed and hurt the world is to see me absent at my best friend’s wedding. You need to give me access to get my fat ass into America. Well, delay is never denial — CP is still hopeful.”
Despite his absence, Cuba’s Chief Priest stated that his wife and family were present at the wedding to represent him.
He wrote, “The largest part of me, which is my family, my beautiful, elegant, expensive, eloquent and sophisticated wife #_deangels, is there to share in this luxury blissful experience. So I’m there in body and spirit.
Earlier in January, Cubana Chief Priest disclosed on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds that flaws in his first visa application, which was completed by someone else when he was younger, have persisted in the US immigration system and continue to result in denials.
“I have been denied access to America. If I had a visa to enter Yankee today, it would be a dream come true,” Cubana Chief Priest said.
“Somebody filled out my form when I was much younger and was trying to get into America. Some mistakes were coming up during interviews. And I think they have it on their system. Anytime I came, it kept popping up.
“David tells me about America and the lifestyle. It is something I want to experience. I hope very soon I am going to get access to get into Yankee,” he said.
“I’m wishing my best friend #davido and his beautiful wife #thechefchi an amazing wedlock.”
He also mentioned that he will reapply for a visa next week, saying, “#usinnigeria I’m in again next week. Please give me access to the greatest country in the world. This pain is really painful.”
