De Angels Sends a Stern Warning to Those Circling Her Marriage

In the latest twist to an ongoing public controversy, Angel Okechukwu, popularly known as De Angels and wife of nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has issued a stern public warning to individuals she accuses of attempting to destabilise her marriage.

De Angels made the statement via social media after renewed attention to a long-running paternity claim involving a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati, who alleges that Cubana Chiefpriest is the father of her three-year-old son. The issue, which has lingered throughout 2025, resurfaced following a series of posts by De Angels during a family vacation in Miami, where she emphasised unity and resilience within her household.

In what many observers described as a clear message to critics and alleged “rivals,” De Angels asserted that her marriage remains intact and non-negotiable, despite external pressures. She cautioned those circulating rumours or making claims against her family to desist, stressing that her priority is protecting the peace and wellbeing of her children.

The reaction from Hellen Ati was swift. The Kenyan woman, who has repeatedly called for a DNA test and child support, responded online by restating her claims and insisting that her pursuit is driven by accountability rather than attention. She alleged that the matter has gone beyond social media exchanges and concerns the rights of a child she says deserves recognition.

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The dispute has since moved into the legal arena. Cubana Chiefpriest has filed a defamation suit in Kenya, seeking to restrain Ati from making further public allegations. He has publicly denied the paternity claim and challenged Ati to facilitate a DNA test in Nigeria, while Ati has maintained that she lacks the financial means to do so without his support.

Legal analysts note that the case highlights the growing intersection of celebrity culture, social media and cross-border legal disputes, where personal conflicts quickly become public spectacles. They also point to the challenges posed by jurisdiction, evidence gathering and public opinion in resolving such cases.

Beyond the online exchanges and legal filings, the controversy has drawn attention to the broader human implications, particularly the welfare of the child at the centre of the claims. Child rights advocates have urged all parties to prioritise due process and the best interests of the child over public confrontation.

As the new year unfolds, the dispute shows no immediate sign of resolution. While De Angels continues to project a message of marital solidarity, and Ati presses for recognition and justice, the matter remains under legal scrutiny, with public attention closely following each development.