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WHEN YOU RAISE MEN, RAISE MEN WITH EXCEEDING QUALITY AND CAPACITY.

He is popularly called Cubana Chiefpriest. His name is Paschal Chibuike and he is an indigene of Orsu in Imo State. He is a celebrity barman with a huge presence and followership majorly on Instagram. He is an ambassador to multiple brands..

He is called Maazi 46 because as a young man who understands the place of the media in establishing a man who is in show business, the death of his former Boss’ Mum (Odozi) provided him an ample opportunity to steal the show and do that which hasn’t been regularly mentioned in the media space lately while showing gratitude for all the people’s Chairman has done for him over the tears. He went into the market, ordered 46 cows, paid in full (he didn’t have to rent money like that one in Lagos or even rent the cow sef) and brought them to Oba as his condolence gift for his former Boss, Obi Cubana in a trailer.

Prior to the exit of Chief Priest or CP or Maazi Iruefi 46 as Phyno aka PacMan calls him, his relationship with his former Boss was one that I admired so badly such that I wouldn’t have been surprised if it choked me, their love was pure and organic. Moreso, i loved the fact that his family bonded so well with that of his Boss while business thrived.

Unfortunately a few frictions happened which is characteristic of some business based relationships, the Orsu born promoter and the Oba born billionaire had to part ways. Folks like me wrote them a letter then seeking that they reconcile in the interest of most of us that admired them from a distance but that wasn’t to happen in a haste. I got so emotional the day Chief Priest the more younger man came on Instagram live and was crying out in pains for loosing his Boss. He made mention of the fact that a few friends would have sewn this seed of discord but he vowed that he would do everything he can to make sure that he and the people that believe in him are not put to shame in all these.

It is also worthy of note to know that as a way of sealing this bond for life, Chief Priest has the tattoo of Obi Cubana on a part of his body while also naming one of his two sons after the Cubana brand maverick, Obinna. This could be likened to his own way of saying, “thanks Don Pablo aka Okpataozueora” who is now Arthur Eze’s very close ally, for giving him a life he never knew was readily possible. As the son of a man who dealt on shoes in Aba, we must give CP the credit he deserves which anchors on the part that an opportunity was presented and he the young man made use of it greatly to build so much wealth and fortune. Not everybody uses such platforms well.

However, we must also not loose sight of the fact that De Angels whom Chief Priest married has been a well known Event Manager and Chef extraordinare in Owerri and its environs. She has been a very hardworking and smart Lady. So when friends give speculation that the clash of business interest could be fingered for being responsible for the clash, at a time, it looks or seem true but we would still get to know what really happened someday.

This friction in question birthed the “Club Shrine” brand which has on its logo as beads representing Eke, Orie, Afor, Nkwo. This first branch was built in Owerri within a very short space of time and opened with Davido performing at it’s opening on the 17th Of December, 2020 in Owerri. That event has remained memorable. Infact CP claims that there is a form of anointing or grace on OBO and that is why he would definitely have him repeat such feat in Asaba on the 20th of December, 2021.

Hate Chief Priest or like him, you cannot take away the quality of confidence he has in himself. Infact suffix it to say that his confidence level is as obese as his stature. He believes that he has got all it takes to do the unthinkable and more often than not, you see him go at tasks and smash same with excellence. I love that about him. He is loud mouthed but wholly result driven (e dey play e dey show).

Of striking significance is the skull logo in his Club Shrine brand and his never ending chant of “Egede”, their anchoring as Brothers (CP et Davido) and his consistent proclamation of how much of a strong man he is. He would always ask, imakwa onye anyi wu?. He is a show man who understands show business so well. He is a bit more of a rugged street brewed man who had the challenge at a time of being disowned by his Father while the mother who never gave up on him is six feet under the ground now and was never there to feast from the sweat if his son. He often laments the absence of his dear Mother at this time of his rain and abundance.

Furthermore, Club Shrine brand is gradually gaining traction and expanding with each new branch having so much innovations being made. Like Chief Priest once said that one of his sons would definitely follow him to sell these drinks he sales, he has never stopped thanking the Oraukwu Billionaire called Ejison who has the franchise for the importation of Bullet Energy and similar power energy. Omo, money dey this e m hustle if you understand the nitty gritty in it.

The truth is that I have followed this group of friends ( Cubana, CP, Jowizaza, Betro Furniture, Spelendid, Vintage Interior Decor etc) that I can write so much about them by heart without blinking. One of the Billionaire friends of Okpole Yankee, whose mother hails from Nnewi, is an Ekwulobia born Billionaire whom like Chief Priest is not upto forty in age. He is known as being the only son of a Billionaire father and firm adherent to the Catholic faith. If you followed the burial properly you would notice that The Bullet Brand of drinks were only served on Chief Priest’s table from the video made available while another brand was seen all over the place and for the sake of being more specific, The Powerhorse Brand. Chief Priest and the young man described here seems to not want each other in their individual spaces and have kept it at that.

Looking at the White Glass House being built by Chief Priest in Owerri at the same time that he is building his club house in Asaba and also three duplexes in his village, you cannot take away the fact that the big sized Exotic Drink Promoter has an insatiable appetite for excellence, damn! You need to see those structures and the amount of work he is putting into it. Unlike most celebrity influencers, he makes use of most of the things he promote from Geely Motors to Spelendid Furniture to Mikano Generators to Glemorangie and so many more. The doors are built by attitude, then his furniture are built by two major companies in Nigeria and many other highlights of the building. The quality of work going on there says so much about his quality as a person. Did I forget to mention that he tarred the road that leads to white house?

The most heartwarming part of the video he made on the 17th of December is when he reminded his room mate at Akwakuma where they shared a one bedroom space that they have indeed come a long way and that there is no stopping them. Winning with your team is very necessary, Brother.

Obi Cubana should be a proud father who raised a star, whose watchword in all things is excellence. When you feast at De Angels, from their signature dishes to their signature wares and sharp customer service, you would definitely have reasons to visit and revisit their facility. They sell very sumptuous and appetite wetting foods.

This is not a paid advert but its me sharing the little I have come to know about these men and his brand. There are times I criticised him like when he got in bed with Yahaya Bello and Hope Uzodinma. It really didn’t sit well with me and it is good they are addressed as my personal bias for the actors based on my political accessment of their performances in power.

To close it all, the glass house he is building in Owerri could be termed or called a mini white house as it is in Guzape Abuja owned by Obi Cubana. Chief Priest’s private cinema has among other things, a massaging seat to take of men of his stature while watching movies in there and the finishing of the house remains legendary or for the want of better word, a glory to behold. His security man would definitely have the challenge of discharging his gate man duty because the luxurious apartment that is being furnished for him may make the Security man a lazy one or may give him a false sense of arrival.

Indeed De Angels/ Club Chrine brand is another name for excellence. The Asaba club opens on the 20th of December 2021 with OBO in attendance.. I can only imagine how lit that would be. From Aba to the entire world!!

Iruefi 46 was born something in 1981 if I am not mistaking and within such a short time, he has accomplished all these. These are the kind of stories we love to hear as Igbo people. Did I forget to mention that he is a card carrying member of APC too.

Katchy just wrote all this from his head without making any research oo.. I have so much to write in this duo, I swear.

KaTcHmoney Inc.

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