Summary: Junior Ubiribo, son of late British-Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has publicly called out celebrity barman Cubana Chiefpriest for allegedly showing off a luxury wristwatch at his father’s graveside — and Nigerians are talking.**
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The burial ground is supposed to be a place of solemn farewell — a moment to honour the dead and comfort the living. But for Junior Ubiribo, his father’s final send-off came with an unexpected and painful distraction that he simply could not keep quiet about.
Junior Ubiribo, son of late British-Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo — who passed away on March 6, 2026 — has publicly called out popular celebrity barman and socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, for what he described as a tasteless display of wealth at his father’s graveside.
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When Showing Off Goes Too Far
Cubana Chiefpriest is no stranger to the finer things in life. The Imo State-born businessman has built a brand around luxury, loud celebrations, and unapologetic extravagance. For many Nigerians, he is the very definition of “arrival.” But according to Junior Ubiribo, there is a time and place for everything — and a graveside is neither.
Junior, clearly grieving and deeply hurt, took to social media to express his displeasure over the socialite’s behaviour during his late father’s burial. His message was direct: flaunting a luxury wristwatch at a man’s grave is not a flex — it is disrespect.
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Who Was Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo?
Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo was a well-known British-Nigerian influencer who had carved out a space for himself in both UK and Nigerian social circles. His passing on March 6, 2026, left a significant void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. For his son Junior, the wound is still very fresh — which makes the alleged insensitivity at the burial even harder to stomach.
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The Bigger Conversation: Grief vs. Clout
This incident has sparked a broader conversation among Nigerians online. Many have taken Junior’s side, arguing that funerals — no matter how elaborate they are in Nigerian culture — should still be anchored in genuine respect for the deceased.
Others, however, feel that Cubana Chiefpriest’s presence at the burial was itself a show of love and loyalty, regardless of what he wore on his wrist.
But the question many are asking is simple: At what point does celebrating life cross into dishonouring death?
In a country where owambe culture often blurs the lines between mourning and merriment, Junior Ubiribo’s outburst is a reminder that behind every burial, there is a family in pain — and that pain deserves to be treated with care.
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As this story develops, we will bring you more updates. Share your thoughts in the comments — was Junior right to call out Cubana Chiefpriest, or was it an overreaction?
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