‘Next-of-kin’ drama: Obi Cubana responds to online backlash

Renowned billionaire and entrepreneur, Obi Cubana has broken his silence following backlash over a recent social media controversy involving an individual who claimed to be his adopted son.

The drama began when a young man, rumored to be adopted by Obi Cubana, posted a video on TikTok asserting that he was the businessman’s “next-of-kin.” In what appeared to be a subtle rebuttal, Obi Cubana later shared a photo of his biological first son, publicly affirming him as his official next-of-kin.

This move drew criticism from some social media users, who felt the businessman’s response was insensitive and potentially hurtful.

In a follow-up, Obi Cubana took to his Instagram to share a family photo featuring all his children, emphasizing that every one of them holds a special place in his heart and that they are all his rightful next-of-kins.

“We Vaib, we bond, we cruise, they talk!

Las las, all of us na next-of-kins!

Ngwanu, anyi apuo!💃🏾🤣

#familybusiness

#okpataozueora1″

Netizens’ reactions below:

@jernald_couture_: “Obi Cubana’s got more than enough wealth to go round.

Next of kin or next of Kingsley, everybody benefits in the end.”

@veevogee: “Oya owner of property say everybody na next of kin.

Can we all face front now????”

@adichie_jrn: “Adopted or not. What if Alex is older than him!??”

@iamc.assy: “This is exactly what he should have done yesterday instead of being bias, Oke mkpi.”

@prettymikeoflagos: “Ceo na only 50th birthday u do ooh, we still going to do 100th birthday, make all next of kin rest first… time still plenty 😂”

@rufustuoyo26: “Damage control”