Nigerian celebrity nightlife entrepreneur and music artiste Cubana Chief Priest has added another major achievement to his growing entertainment profile after earning two nominations at the 18th edition of The Headies Awards.
The socialite, businessman and entertainer was nominated in the Best Headies Collaboration category for his song “Finally” featuring Spyki, while his song “Summer Adina” featuring BoyPee and Zoro Swagbag earned a nomination in the Best Alternative Song category.
The double nomination marks a significant moment for Cubana Chief Priest, whose music journey has continued to attract attention in Nigeria’s highly competitive entertainment industry. The nominations place him alongside some of the biggest and fastest-rising names in African music and further demonstrate his growing interest in building a serious presence beyond nightlife, hospitality and celebrity culture.
The nominees for the 18th Headies were announced on August 25, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, on October 25, 2026. The 2026 edition, themed “Africa to the World,” features artistes from across Africa and beyond.
“Finally” Earns Best Collaboration Nomination
Cubana Chief Priest’s first nomination came in the Best Headies Collaboration category through his song “Finally” featuring Spyki.
The song will compete against several major collaborations, including Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You,” Fola featuring Kizz Daniel’s “Lost,” Odumodublvck featuring Victony’s “Pity This Boy,” and Mr Eazi and King Promise’s “See What We’ve Done.”
Other nominees in the category include CKay featuring Mavo on “Body (Danz),” Mavo featuring Wavestar on “Escaladizzy,” and Poco Lee, Shoday and Rahman Jago’s “Hey Jago.”
Being nominated in such a competitive category is no small achievement for Cubana Chief Priest. It places his music alongside some of the biggest commercial songs and collaborations that dominated conversations during the eligibility period.
Collaborations have become an important part of the Nigerian music industry, allowing artistes to combine different sounds, audiences and creative strengths. For “Finally” to receive recognition in this category suggests that the collaboration made enough impact to stand out among a large number of releases.
“Summer Adina” Receives Best Alternative Song Recognition
Cubana Chief Priest’s second nomination came through “Summer Adina,” featuring BoyPee and Zoro Swagbag, which was nominated in the Best Alternative Song category.
The category features a diverse group of artistes and songs that reflect the continued growth and experimentation within the African music space.
“Summer Adina” will compete with CYK Baddie’s “Luwa.mp4” featuring Jeleel!, Sewa’s “Lagos Lovin,” Wizard Chan’s “Oliver,” Binde’s “Omo to Sexy,” Wavestar’s “Prada Baby,” and Obongjayar’s “Sweet Danger.”
The nomination is particularly interesting because the alternative music category represents a different creative direction from mainstream Afrobeats. Alternative music often provides artistes with more room to experiment with sound, storytelling and musical influences.
For Cubana Chief Priest, having a song recognised in this category shows another side of his developing musical identity. It demonstrates that his work is not being limited to one particular style or audience.
The inclusion of BoyPee and Zoro Swagbag also brought different musical strengths to “Summer Adina,” helping to create a collaboration that earned recognition from The Headies.
A Big Moment for Cubana Chief Priest
Cubana Chief Priest is widely known as one of the most recognisable figures in Nigeria’s entertainment and nightlife scene. Over the years, he has built a powerful public image through his luxury lifestyle, hospitality business, celebrity friendships and strong social media presence.
However, his latest achievement at The Headies shows that his influence is continuing to expand into music.
While many Nigerians may have first known him through nightlife and social entertainment, the two nominations show that Cubana Chief Priest is also determined to make an impact as a recording artiste.
The recognition could also be described as an important validation of his efforts in music. The Nigerian music industry is filled with talented artistes who release new songs almost every day, making it difficult for any musician to gain major award recognition.
To receive two nominations at one of Nigeria’s biggest music awards is therefore a major milestone.
A Historic Achievement for the Entertainer
The double nomination has also generated excitement among Cubana Chief Priest’s fans and supporters, with the entertainer celebrating the achievement as a major moment.
On social media, he described the moment as historic, saying he had become the first person from “Otown” to achieve such recognition at The Headies. His supporters have continued to congratulate him as his music career records another notable milestone.
The nominations could potentially inspire more entrepreneurs, entertainers and creatives who may have interests across different industries.
Cubana Chief Priest’s career has largely been built around entertainment, hospitality, business and celebrity culture, but his latest nominations show that individuals are no longer restricted to one career path.
Today’s entertainment industry allows personalities to explore multiple talents, and Cubana Chief Priest appears determined to take advantage of that opportunity.
What the Nominations Mean Ahead of The Headies
Winning a Headies Award would undoubtedly be a major achievement, but the nominations themselves are already significant.
Cubana Chief Priest will now have the opportunity to compete against some of the biggest names in Nigerian music. The competition is expected to be intense, especially in the Best Collaboration category, which features several commercially successful artistes.
The 18th Headies Awards will bring together established superstars, emerging artistes and international talents. This year’s edition includes 213 nominations across 35 categories, according to the nomination details reported by Channels Television.
The awards are also scheduled to take place outside Nigeria, with Toronto, Canada, set to host the ceremony.
For Cubana Chief Priest, the possibility of attending the awards with two nominations will be another important moment in his journey as a musician.
Whether or not he eventually takes home an award, one thing is already clear: Cubana Chief Priest’s name is now officially part of the conversation surrounding the 18th Headies Awards.
Congratulations Pour In
Fans and followers have continued to celebrate Cubana Chief Priest following the announcement.
His two nominations are being seen as a reward for his efforts and willingness to explore another aspect of the entertainment industry.
From nightlife entrepreneur and celebrity socialite to recording artiste with two Headies nominations, Cubana Chief Priest’s journey continues to show the power of ambition and reinvention.
With “Finally” nominated for Best Headies Collaboration and “Summer Adina” nominated for Best Alternative Song, all attention will now turn to the awards ceremony in Toronto.
Will Cubana Chief Priest turn his two nominations into a Headies victory?
That question will be answered when the winners are announced. But for now, the entertainer has every reason to celebrate.
Congratulations to Cubana Chief Priest, Spyki, BoyPee and Zoro Swagbag on this remarkable achievement.