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The Digest:

Social commentator Isaac Fayose has escalated his feud with celebrity businessman Cubana Chiefpriest, dismissing him as a "little boy" and questioning the legitimacy of his wealth. In a viral video, Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, boasted of his business ventures in London and Nigeria since the 1990s, asserting he was prominent before Chiefpriest's rise. He claimed that in countries where wealth is scrutinised, Chiefpriest would be imprisoned, adding: "Hushpuppi did more than you. He is now in prison in the US. We do not know the source of your wealth." Fayose also defended his earlier remarks about Igbos without apology. The exchange follows Chiefpriest's criticism of Fayose and defence of his political alignment with President Tinubu.

Key Points:
  • The feud spotlights public suspicion around sudden wealth accumulation among Nigeria's celebrity class.
  • It fuels ongoing debate about "old money" versus "new money" legitimacy and social status.
  • Fayose positions himself as established wealth, while Chiefpriest's reputation and source of income face scrutiny.
  • The exchange reflects deeper ethnic and political undercurrents beneath a personal rivalry.
  • The timing, amid political realignments, adds weight to accusations of compromised loyalties for personal gain.

The public spat continues to polarise opinion, with supporters of both figures entrenched along lines of class, ethnicity, and political persuasion.

Sources: Isaac Fayose/Instagram

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