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Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman

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  • Socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has agreed to a public DNA test to settle a paternity dispute with a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati.
  • Ati claims Chiefpriest is the father of her son, whom she has been raising alone and struggling to support financially.
  • Chiefpriest stated he would only participate in a live DNA test at a studio and refused to send money to Ati, insisting the claimant must bring the child to him.

Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has publicly agreed to undergo a DNA test to resolve a paternity dispute with a Kenyan woman named Hellen Ati. The dispute resurfaced after a viral video of Ati pleading for assistance gained traction, with the woman claiming Chiefpriest is the father of her child.

Make Una help me bring her & the child for una studio make I come there come do the DNA For una on live tv for free.

— Cubana ChiefpriestCubana Chiefpriest agreeing to a public DNA test under specific conditions.

In the video, Ati expressed exhaustion from raising the boy alone, detailing her financial struggles and the child's illness. She urged Chiefpriest to accept responsibility if he is indeed the father. Responding to public pressure and calls for a DNA test, Chiefpriest stated on social media that he would agree to a live DNA test at a studio, emphasizing it would be free of charge. However, he firmly rejected the idea of sending money to Ati, asserting that the onus is on the claimant to prove paternity.

Celebrity no suppose get shame, Shebi na my money una dey hustle like this. One thing na to make money another thing na to protect am from urchins like you people. If you have a child for me too bring it to any of my outlets or my residence Una deh mad.

— Cubana ChiefpriestCubana Chiefpriest responding to accusations and demands for money.

Chiefpriest reiterated his stance, stating, "Make Una help me bring her & the child for una studio make I come there come do the DNA For una on live tv for free." He also expressed frustration with individuals he perceives as trying to exploit his name and image for financial gain. Ati has consistently alleged that her son was conceived during a brief encounter with Chiefpriest in Lagos in 2022 and has repeatedly requested a DNA test, citing difficulties in caring for the child alone. Chiefpriest has consistently denied knowing Ati or fathering the child, maintaining that the allegations are intended to damage his reputation and marriage.

Bring me the child na you dey find papa for your pikin, me I’m not looking for my child so I’m not spending anything to help you, na una dey find billionaire papa for una pikin what does it have to do with my money. I’m here come to me Y’all hustlers.

— Cubana ChiefpriestCubana Chiefpriest explaining his refusal to send money and demanding the claimant bring the child.
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