Popular Kenyan socialite and singer Hellen Ati has publicly called out Nigerian businessman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, demanding a DNA test for her son.
In a fiery social media post, Hellen expressed frustration over what she described as repeated failed attempts to get Chief Priest to take responsibility.
She warned that if he continued to ignore her requests, she would take drastic action by dropping the child at his doorstep in Lagos, Nigeria.
“Nothing will stop me from asking you for the DNA,” Hellen wrote on her Instagram story. “If you don’t, I am not playing this time. I will drop this boy at your doorstep.
“You think Lagos is far from Kenya? Nah, it’s just five hours. And I promise you will be surprised how your son got there.”
This controversy traced back to late 2023, when Hellen Ati first publicly claimed that Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child.
According to her, they had a brief romantic involvement when Chief Priest visited Kenya for an event.
However, after she got pregnant and gave birth, she alleged that he refused to acknowledge the child or take a paternity test to confirm his biological connection.
Chief Priest, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and strong ties to Nigerian celebrities, has yet to make any public statement regarding the allegations.
While some of his supporters insisted that Hellen’s claims are baseless and an attempt to extort money, others argued that a simple DNA test would put the issue to rest.
Ati, however, remains determined. In a follow-up to her statement, she stressed that she is not interested in clout-chasing but simply wants what she believes is right for her son.
“If that’s what you want, then let me give you back your blood. I don’t care what you do with your son,” she wrote, suggesting that she was willing to relinquish custody if Chief Priest continued to ignore her.
The case bears similarities to other high-profile paternity disputes involving celebrities and socialites.
In recent years, social media has become a battleground for such issues, with women calling out alleged fathers to demand financial and emotional responsibility.
While some cases end with DNA tests confirming paternity, others fizzle out due to lack of concrete evidence.
Legal experts suggest that if Hellen Ati proceeds with her plan to leave the child in Lagos, the situation could take a more serious turn, potentially involving authorities from both Kenya and Nigeria.
Under Nigerian law, a father can be compelled to take a paternity test if a court deems it necessary for the child’s welfare.
However, without legal intervention, Chief Priest is not obligated to comply with Hellen’s demands.
For now, the social media storm continues, with many awaiting Cubana Chief Priest’s response.
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