Nightlife entrepreneur and celebrity socialite Cubana Chiefpriest, known for his lavish parties and close ties to Nigeria’s music elite, tried his hand at politics this year — and lost. Reports confirm he was defeated in the APC primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency seat, a bid he’d been eyeing ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The businessman has publicly reacted to the outcome, taking the loss in stride rather than disputing it, which fans say is a rare show of grace in Nigeria’s often contentious political scene. Still, the news has reignited conversation about the growing trend of celebrities and socialites crossing over into politics — following in the footsteps of other entertainment figures testing their popularity at the ballot box.
Whether Chiefpriest will make another attempt in future election cycles is unclear, but for now, it’s back to the party circuit for Nigeria’s best-known nightlife impresario.
