Obi Cubana’s Wife Addresses Next-of-Kin Controversy Involving Adopted Son
Ebele Iyiegbu, popularly known as Lush Eby and wife of Nigerian billionaire businessman Obi Cubana, has spoken out amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the next-of-kin status within their family.
The issue arose when Obi Cubana’s adopted son, Chidi, posted a TikTok video claiming to be the rightful next of kin. In response, Obi Cubana shared a photo of his biological son, Alex, on Instagram, referring to him as the “original next of kin” .……CONTINUE READING
Addressing the situation, Ebele took to her Instagram page to express her concerns about the spread of misinformation on social media. She wrote:
“Only on social media do you encounter people sharing your life story as if they know you personally. Only here will you learn about your own history from strangers who’ve never even met you.
She further lamented how wives and mothers often become targets of blame due to misguided perceptions, stating:
“And only on social media will you see people blaming wives and mothers because of their own misguided thoughts and evil ideas… because that’s who they are.”
Despite the controversy, Ebele maintained a celebratory tone, highlighting her husband’s recent 50th birthday celebrations. She mentioned that the entire month of April is dedicated to celebrating him, adding:
“Anyways, I’m still soaking in the celebration of the #50for50 birthday party for Okpataozueora! Like I said before, the entire month of April is dedicated to you, babe.”
The next-of-kin debate has sparked widespread reactions online, with some criticizing Obi Cubana for publicly addressing the matter, while others support his decision to clarify his son’s status. Social commentator Solomon Buchi weighed in, stating that publicly reminding an adopted child of their status was “irresponsible and crass” .
As discussions continue, the situation highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the influence of social media on personal matters.
