Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has recounted how he derailed on his mother’s wish for him to become a Catholic priest.

According to him on Instagram, his mother had prayed for a child for over six years before giving birth to his elder brother, Onyinyechukwu, meaning “Gift from God”.

After another year, Chief Priest said she had him, naming him Chibuike, meaning “God is my strength,” following a complicated birth.

He recalled how his mother had promised God that her child would serve Him if she were granted a child, and as a result, she wanted him to become a Catholic priest.

He wrote: “Growing up my mom wanted me to be a Catholic priest so bad because she promised God that her child will serve God while she searched for the fruit of the womb for over 6 years.

“She had my big brother first & named him Onyinyechukwu (Gift from God). Then one year & some months later she had me out of so much complications so she named me Chibuike (God is my strength).”

He stated that he tried to pursue admission into the seminary but couldn’t make it, feeling guilty that he disappointed his mother.

The barman revealed that next year will mark ten years since his mother passed away, stating that her death marked a significant turning point in his life, bringing about great changes in his family, friendships, career, and wealth.

“I did my best to gain admission to the seminary. But I couldn’t make it to Catholic priesthood because many are called but few are chosen. Next year will make it 10 years I lost my mom & everyone who really knows my real story will testify that after my mom made it to heaven my story changed for good. Everyday I live with the guilt that I disappointed my mama by not becoming a Catholic priest, she wanted to be called Mama Father but rather I became the ChiefPriest,” he said.

To honour her memory, he announced that he has recorded a Catholic thanksgiving song, produced by Masterkraft and featuring Zoro, which he plans to release soon.

“But fact remains that I’m still doing God’s work. I had to do this thanksgiving Catholic Christian song to honor my late mom & also thank God for the numerous blessings that have come my way. I have it all from family to fame, friends, connect, wealth, music etc. Indeed there is joy in my heart & it’s flowing like a river, 1,000 comments only & I will drop this amazing Catholic tune in a bit featuring @zoroswagbag produced @masterkraft_ #MusicNaWater”, he added. (The Nation)