The conversation began after a viral TikTok video featured Obi Cubana’s adopted son, Chidi, claiming he had been named as the next of kin. The claim quickly drew public attention and speculation. Responding with clarity, Obi Cubana took to Instagram to share a photo of his biological son, Alex, accompanied by a firm declaration identifying him as his legitimate next of kin.
Amidst the social media uproar, Lush Eby offered her perspective through an Instagram post, using the moment to shed light on the dangers of misinformation in the digital age. She criticized the rush to judgment that often defines online discourse, especially when it comes to the private affairs of public figures.
"Only on social media do you encounter people sharing your life story as if they know you personally," she wrote. "Only here will you learn about your own history from strangers who’ve never even met you."
Eby condemned the way wives and mothers are often made scapegoats in public controversies, driven not by facts but by assumptions and malicious narratives. “People blame wives and mothers because of their own misguided thoughts and evil ideas. Because that’s who they are,” she added, making clear her disdain for the toxicity that frequently dominates online commentary.
Despite the heated discussions, Lush Eby remains undistracted, redirecting her focus to what she considers more important: celebrating her husband's milestone birthday. Obi Cubana, fondly called Okpataozueora by admirers, recently turned 50, and the family has embarked on a month-long celebration tagged #50for50 in his honor.
“Anyways, I’m still soaking in the celebration of the #50for50 birthday party for Okpataozueora! Like I said before, the entire month of April is dedicated to you, babe,” she shared in her post, expressing gratitude to the event team and highlighting her own contribution—curating 50 Igbo titles that reflect her husband's personality.
While the next-of-kin topic may continue to spark debate online, Lush Eby's response has served as a reminder of the importance of perspective, privacy, and resisting the urge to draw conclusions based solely on social media narratives.