Nigerian music star Davido and nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest recently paid a courtesy visit to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja.
The visit has sparked widespread attention online, highlighting the growing connection between Nigeria’s entertainment industry and its political leadership. It also signals a new era where celebrities are becoming more involved in national affairs beyond the stage and screen.
The visit became public through a video shared by Cubana Chief Priest on Instagram. In the clip, Senate President Akpabio is seen addressing Davido and his team while holding a document, with everyone listening attentively. The meeting appeared cordial, and shortly after, Akpabio posed for photos with Davido and Chief Priest, sparking interest among fans and political observers alike.
Cubana Chief Priest added a motivational caption to the video, encouraging his followers to associate with people who reflect their desired future. He wrote, “Try as much as possible to get close to people who look exactly like your future. Abuja nights with Naija 003. Person wey get OBO too get power.” Though the exact reason for the visit was not revealed, the friendly exchange and public display suggest a growing link between influence in entertainment and power in governance.
Below are the reactions from several fans:
@Unusual_Mimi14 warned, “Pascal, na Akpabio be that o, no believe anything em tell you o. All na politics.”
@Godwinkessi joked, “These people wey scatter Nigeria. Sha Doro I like as u dey take confuse everybody even me, today you’re in PDP tomorrow APC.”
@Topchild_ added, “The rich are busy making more connections and the poor are busy quarreling over the rich that doesn’t care about their existence. Make una wake up ooo.”
The visit continues to generate conversation online, reflecting the mixed feelings Nigerians have about the merging paths of celebrities and politicians.