Hellen Ati, a Kenyan woman who claims to be the mother of a child fathered by Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reportedly been hospitalized after consuming a poisonous substance in an attempt to take her own life.
This shocking incident was brought to public attention by her lawyer and friend, Black Cinderella. The tragic development comes barely 24 hours after Hellen took to social media to express suicidal thoughts, as earlier reported on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The news has sparked a wave of concern and outrage across social platforms.
Black Cinderella shared a video showing Hellen on a hospital bed, visibly in distress, as she battled the aftermath of the attempted poisoning. In her post, the lawyer revealed that this was not the first time Hellen had tried to harm herself.
“This is the third time she’s attempting to drink a substance to end her misery,” she wrote, describing the harrowing experience of repeatedly searching for Hellen during her moments of despair.
The lawyer expressed frustration, heartbreak, and exhaustion over the unfolding situation, blaming Cubana Chief Priest for what she described as a campaign of emotional and mental torment against Hellen.
In her post, Black Cinderella did not mince words about her feelings toward the socialite. She accused him of neglecting his alleged son, Pascal Okechukwu, and treating both mother and child with disdain.
“Cubana Chief Priest should be dancing by now and rejoicing. He has subjected Hellen into depression and suicidal thoughts. My heart goes out to his son, who needs a mother now more than ever,” the lawyer wrote.
Her message painted a grim picture of Hellen’s mental state, hinting at deeper emotional scars caused by what she described as abandonment and public humiliation.
According to Black Cinderella, Hellen has been in an unrelenting battle with depression, made worse by her belief that her late mother is calling her to join her in the afterlife, where she can find peace and happiness.
She recounted a previous incident where Hellen contemplated jumping from a building with her child, underscoring the severity of her psychological struggles. “At this rate, I am unable to do anything and yet I can’t just sit and watch her go through all this,” the lawyer lamented. She appealed directly to Cubana Chief Priest, urging him to “be a man with a human heart” and take responsibility for his alleged son.
Addressing the ongoing paternity dispute, Black Cinderella criticized the socialite for refusing to acknowledge his son and for demanding that Hellen bear the financial burden of a DNA test. “Take up your responsibility,” she implored.
“You said she should do a DNA test and sponsor it herself. If that is the case, we are ready to raise the money it will cost. After that DNA test, you will make sure you do the needful!” She expressed unwavering confidence in Hellen’s claim, asserting that there was no doubt about Pascal Okechukwu’s paternity.
The lawyer also called out the relentless online harassment Hellen has faced, particularly from Nigerians who have insulted and ridiculed her throughout the saga. “The insults from Nigerians are too much,” she said, reminding critics that the situation stemmed from a consensual relationship between Hellen and Cubana Chief Priest.
Her post ended with a heartfelt plea to Hellen to stay strong. “Hang in there, Hellen. I got you and baby always and forever,” she wrote, vowing never to abandon her friend during this dark period.
The escalating drama has left many concerned about Hellen’s well-being and the impact of the feud on her young child. While Hellen remains steadfast in her claims that Cubana Chief Priest is the father of her son, the socialite has continued to deny the allegations.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, there appears to be no resolution in sight, as both parties hold firm to their narratives. The tension between the two has only deepened, with Black Cinderella warning that she would never forgive Cubana Chief Priest if Hellen and her child were to suffer further harm.
The lawyer’s impassioned message sheds light on the psychological toll that public scandals and personal disputes can have on individuals, particularly when children are involved.
Hellen’s mental health struggles have resonated with many, sparking conversations about the need for compassion and accountability in such cases. Social media has become a battleground for opinions, with some expressing sympathy for Hellen while others side with Cubana Chief Priest.
As the saga continues to unfold, it remains uncertain how the situation will be resolved. For now, Hellen’s hospitalization has become another chapter in this tragic story, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support and a resolution to the ongoing dispute.
Whether through a DNA test or mediation, many hope that a peaceful conclusion can be reached for the sake of Hellen, her child, and everyone involved. Until then, the spotlight remains firmly on both Hellen and Cubana Chief Priest as the world watches and waits.
The caption read in full:
“Hello everyone, as a lover of transparency, I just wish to drop this video here on the 26th January 2025. Cubana Chief Priest should be dancing by now and rejoicing. He has subjected @hellen_ati into depression and suicidal thoughts and my heart goes out to his son Pascal Okechukwu…who needs a mother now more than ever.
“This is not the first time I am restless finding Hellen’s whereabouts. This is the third time she is attempting to drink a substance to end her misery. The other year I got a call she prefer to unalive the baby by throwing him and herself from 4th floor..🤲🤲 I am tired of seeing such things happening to a friend and now my sister.
“Hellen is battling depression and mental torture due to what Chiefpriest is subjecting her to online and offline. I now believe the matter is spiritual too.. life hasn’t been kind to this lady and she keeps saying her mother who passed away is asking her that they go on a journey where she will find happiness.
“At this rate I am unable to do anything and yet I can’t just sit and watch her going through all this . Dear Cubana Chiefpriest, why can’t you be a man for once with a human heart. Hellens first baby daddy lives with his child and is taking good care of his child . Then there is you , you just decided to despise your own child and use a certain hatred towards your own son. Will Hellen be mad to be fighting like this if she doesn’t know you impregnated her.
“Take up your responsibility, you said she should do DNA test and sponsor it herself , if that is the case we are ready to raise the money it will cost and after that DNA you will make sure you do the needful! Pascal OKECHUKWU is your son and there’s no doubt about it.. Do the needful while they are still alive.
“I personally will never forgive you if you succeed in sending them out of this world. The insults from Nigerians is too much yet something you know you got naked together and performed well. I ask again what else can you do to this mother and child . I am parallel stressed too but I can’t leave my friend alone in all this . Hang in there @hellen_ati I got you and baby always and forever.”
