Billionaire businessman and popular socialite, Obi Cubana, has stirred conversation online after a video from his 50th birthday thanksgiving went viral. The clip shows him swiftly stepping off stage as naira notes were being sprayed on him.
The lavish celebration, which took place in Abuja, was graced by an array of celebrities, dignitaries, and other notable figures.
In the viral footage, posted by Instagram user @daveplayblogger, Obi Cubana is seen leaving the stage almost immediately after a guest began showering him with naira notes—an act that raised eyebrows across social media.
Many netizens believe the move was intentional, aimed at avoiding potential trouble with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), known to clamp down on public spraying of the naira.
Reactions from social media users:
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@celly2020: “That was a setup—he just dodged a bullet.”
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@eddysland33: “Fear of EFCC.”
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@fourboys: “He’s avoiding EFCC wahala.”
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@cmantforall: “He might just be protecting the person spraying the money.”
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@freddyplatinum: “He’s actually saving that guy from landing in trouble with EFCC.”
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@dibunotion: “Nothing special, just avoiding issues with the EFCC.”
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@chuksjuve: “Smart move—a win-win for both him and the person spraying.”
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@emmynihechi: “It’s not about fear—it’s showing respect for the law that protects the naira.”
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