We are only three months in, but 2025 is already shaping up to be an explosive year in Nigerian pop culture — and not just because of the flurry of hit songs. From messy online draggings to heated defamation suits, this year has delivered nonstop drama, public fallouts and bizarre fan wars.
Here are the eight wildest Nigerian celebrity fights of 2025 so far.
January 2025: Cubana Chief Priest and Burna Boy
In January 2025, Burna Boy and socialite and show promoter Cubana Chief Priest clashed online. Burna Boy referred to Cubana as the “Owerri Rick Ross” in an Instagram story and later called him an “Azaman,” implying he acts as a middleman for Yahoo boys.
The feud escalated, with both men trading accusations. Cubana insinuated that Burna’s Grammy win was influenced by Diddy. Burna denied the claims, insisting, “Everybody in Lagos knows my style, all my shit paid for, sometimes cash sef.” Their rivalry turned into a show-off when Burna gave $30,000 to an alleged younger brother of Cubana, a phone repairer at Alaba International Market.
In response, Cubana reminded fans that Burna was kicked off stage at the Greater Lagos Festival Countdown in December 2024. Over time, the tension died down, and both moved on with their businesses.
January 2025: Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Conceptz
In January, a legal dispute arose between gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Tee, the owner of her former label EeZee Conceptz Limited.
Chinwo accused EeZee Tee of not remitting royalties for some of the songs she released while she was signed to him. He, in turn, accused her of performing behind the label’s back and not remitting cuts, per her contract.
EeZee Tee was eventually arrested by the EFCC, where he claimed he was forced to transfer over $274,000 to Chinwo. Chinwo did not confirm receiving any money from him, but she accused him of bullying and intimidation. She also claimed that he had targeted her because she refused to renew her contract with his label.
She allegedly breached her five-year contract with the label by performing and releasing music without consent, despite the label’s significant investment in her career.
January 2025: 2Baba and ex-wife, Annie Macaulay
If you’ve followed 2Baba and Annie Macaulay’s relationship over the years, their marital drama comes as no surprise. However, on January 26, 2025, 2Baba made headlines when he announced their separation and impending divorce.
Though the post was later deleted, and reports claimed his Instagram had been hacked, 2Baba dismissed the rumours. In a follow-up video, he confirmed that he stood by his statement about their separation and divorce.
This sent social media into a frenzy, with critics saying he should not have made the announcement.
February 2025: The Okoye brothers
The long-standing feud within the Okoye family has taken a new turn, with tensions between P-Square’s Peter (Mr. P) and Paul (Rudeboy), and their older brother, Jude Okoye, reaching new heights. The rift, which began after P-Square’s 2017 split, has now extended to their business dealings, particularly Northside Entertainment.
The drama escalated when Peter accused Jude of secretly setting up Northside Music to funnel P-Square’s royalties into private accounts. Despite Jude’s insistence that everything was legitimate, Peter filed a petition with the EFCC, alleging financial misconduct involving Jude and his wife. This led to an investigation, and in February 2025, Jude was arrested for money laundering and accused of diverting ₦2.95 billion into personal accounts.
As the controversy unfolds, the brothers continue to publicly defend their actions, deepening their family rift.
February 2025: Portable fights law enforcement officers
In classic Portable fashion, the controversial singer found himself in trouble again in February 2025. This time, he clashed with officers from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, who came to inspect his bar in Ota. Things escalated quickly, with Portable and his crew allegedly attacking the officials, after which he went into hiding.
By February 17, the Ogun State Police declared him wanted on multiple charges, including conspiracy, serious assault, unlawful possession of weapons, breach of public peace, and even attempted murder for allegedly ordering thugs to attack the officers. The authorities were not taking the matter lightly.
Then came the twist. On February 18, Portable took to social media, claiming he was “mentally unstable” and receiving treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, in Abeokuta. A day later, on February 19, he surrendered himself to the police.
March 2025: Fido drags his team online
In March 2025, rising singer Fido sparked controversy after publicly criticising his former marketing team, Inner Circle Entertainment, and distributor, Cidar Africa. In a series of social media posts, he accused them of a lack of transparency regarding revenue and marketing funds for his tracks, including the “Mr. Lover” and “Awolowo” remixes. According to Fido, the company received $15,000 for marketing but reported only $5,000 to him. He also called out the industry practice of marketers taking a larger share of earnings while keeping artists in the dark about their revenue.
The dispute quickly turned bitter, with Fido accusing his former team of trying to control him and withholding financial data. Inner Circle Entertainment denied the allegations, insisting that all marketing costs were properly documented and communicated. The back-and-forth escalated into a public feud, with Fido claiming he was being exploited and painted as ungrateful.
As the controversy unfolded, fans and industry figures urged Fido to move on — especially now that he has signed with Empire Africa under his new label, Oosha Records.
March 2025: Asake and his family
In March 2025, singer Asake found himself in a public dispute with his family. On March 13, a video surfaced online showing his ailing father pleading for financial assistance. In the clip, Asake’s father identified himself, revealing that he had suffered a stroke and was unable to reach his son.
Asake responded the next day with a freestyle on his Instagram story, throwing a subtle jab: “Baba mi gan tun fe cajole me” — suggesting that no one is ever satisfied and even his own father was trying to pressure him for money.
By March 15, tensions escalated when members of Asake’s extended family demanded a ₦50 million house as compensation for allegedly neglecting his father. They also accused him of being a deadbeat dad, claiming he had an 11-year-old daughter named Zeenat and urging him to take a DNA test.
However, the controversy was short-lived. On March 16, reports confirmed that Asake had reconciled with his father, who assured the public that their issues were being resolved. He also expressed gratitude to Nigerians and confirmed that Asake had taken responsibility for Zeenat.
March 2025: Between Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus
In March 2025, a video of Pastor Femi Lazarus criticising the high booking fees of a certain gospel musician went viral. In response, singer Timi Dakolo challenged the pastor to name the artist in question.
The exchange escalated when Dakolo called out Pastor Lazarus for charging $150 for his ministry school, accusing him of “selling the gospel.” Lazarus defended himself, arguing that there is a distinction between music ministers and commercial artists.
The tension was eventually resolved when Pastor Lazarus shared a photo on Instagram with Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren of CCI, announcing that they had reached a truce.
