Ebele Iyiegbu Speaks Out Amid Reactions to Obi Cubana’s ‘Next-of-Kin’ Comment
Ebele Iyiegbu has stepped into the spotlight with a calm, reflective message, as her husband, Obi Cubana, finds himself at the center of an online conversation around a recent family post.
The buzz started when Cubana shared a photo of his son Alex on Instagram, casually referring to him as his “next of kin” in the caption. While the post appeared lighthearted, it stirred reactions from some corners of the internet. A few voices online—including public commentator Solomon Buchi—felt the remark could’ve been handled with more sensitivity, especially considering a previous viral video involving Cubana and someone else close to the family.
Some believed the businessman could have reached out privately instead of making a public correction. But Cubana’s message seemed more like a proud father moment than a clapback.
As the chatter gained traction, Ebele took to her own page with a message that hit a little deeper. Without naming names, she shared her thoughts on the nature of social media and how quickly narratives are shaped by people who often know nothing about the real story.
“Only on social media do strangers suddenly become experts on your life,” she wrote. “Only here will you see people blaming women—wives and mothers—for things that come from their own twisted views.”
Rather than linger on the negativity, Ebele reminded her followers that there’s still a lot to celebrate. “I’m still soaking in the joy of the #50for50 birthday party for Okpataozueora,” she added, referring to her husband’s milestone celebration.
She ended her post with a loving nod to her partner: “Like I said before, the entire month of April is yours, babe.”
It was the kind of response that didn’t need to raise its voice to be heard—thoughtful, honest, and full of quiet strength.
