Cubana Chiefpriest responds to Cosmas Maduka over “Money Na Water”
Cubana Chiefpriest (Pascal Okechukwu) has publicly responded to billionaire businessman Cosmas Maduka over Maduka’s criticism of the catchphrase “Money Na Water.” Maduka had condemned the slogan, saying it promotes reckless spending and calling it part of a “dead value system.” He noted that he has never heard established wealthy individuals like Tony Elumelu or Femi Otedola use that expression. Maduka said he quietly walks away from parties where people are “throwing money in the air,” arguing that real wealth should be humble.
Cubana Chiefpriest defended his use of “Money Na Water” as symbolic of abundance, liquidity, flow, and attention in today’s digital era. He argued that wealth today isn’t just about physical assets like factories or real estate but also about being visible, relevant, and engaging a wide audience. He emphasized that in the digital economy, visibility is crucial. He further challenged Maduka, saying that Maduka does not always align with the likes of Elumelu or Otedola when it comes to amplifying wealth in ways that support broader influence and presence. Chiefpriest insists “Money Na Water” is not about vanity but part of a mindset suited to modern platforms and media.
The debate has stirred strong reactions on social media. Some agree with Maduka that the phrase glamorizes poor financial habits, while others support Chiefpriest’s view that in a world dominated by digital attention, visibility is itself a form of capital.
