Popular Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hellen Ati, a Kenyan woman who claims he fathered her two-year-old son. The dispute began six months ago when Hellen accused Chief Priest of abandoning their child and refusing to take responsibility.
Background of the Dispute
Hellen alleges that a short romantic encounter with Chief Priest in April 2022 resulted in her son's pregnancy. She claims that despite several attempts to reach out to him after giving birth, he blocked her on all channels of communication. Hellen has been calling out Chief Priest on social media, demanding that he conduct a DNA test to prove paternity and take responsibility for the child ¹ ².
The Lawsuit
Chief Priest's lawsuit, filed in a Kenyan court, seeks an order for Hellen to stop defaming him on social media. Nigerian lawyer Emeka Ugwuonye shared court documents on Facebook, revealing the lawsuit's details. According to Ugwuonye, the court may order a DNA test to resolve the matter once and for all ³.
Reactions
Netizens have reacted to the news, with some calling for Chief Priest to undergo a DNA test to settle the matter. Others have expressed support for Hellen, who maintains that she's telling the truth about the paternity of her child. Hellen has vowed to continue calling out Chief Priest until he takes responsibility for their son ³ ⁴.
What's Next?
The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - this paternity dispute has sparked a heated debate on social media, with fans and followers weighing in on the controversy. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how it affects Chief Priest's reputation and relationships ⁵.
