Entertainment

Late Mohbad Honoured by US Church to Mark Christmas

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Late Nigerian singer, Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba professionally known as Mohbad, has been honored in the US.

As part of their Christmas celebration, a church in the United States paid tribute to the singer. The church erected a statue-like Father Christmas portrait of Mohbad.

Taking to the comment section, netizens noted how the late talented singer would continue to live on.

One Thick and Bold wrote, “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace and the bosom of the lord. Amen

One Mz Seun Funmi wrote, “Kai! He didn’t get to see all this love. Continue to rest on Moh

One Solo Blinkz wrote, “Imole will always live on

One A Isha wrote, “My chest

One Tim AIG disagreeing with it wrote, “Not necessary”.

In October, in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day, Mohbad was honored in New York with an Independence Day event

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Ambassador Lot Egogipa, made this known during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in New York, where he admonished Nigerians living in the U.S. to be hopeful about the future of the country and its leadership.

The news didn’t sit well with many as they noted how no one paid attention to the singer when he cried for help before his untimely demise.

Since his death, Mohbad’s fame has soared higher, with American rapper, Meek Mill even reacting to his death by appreciating the way Nigerians are fighting for him.

3 of the rapper’s song has been ranked in the Billboard Top 10 and he has become the first African artist without an album to do it.

This achievement has brought renewed attention to his music and legacy, and it’s worth noting that securing a place on the Billboard Hot 100 is no small feat. This chart represents the most popular songs in the United States, and it is highly competitive. For Mohbad to achieve this milestone without even releasing a full album is a huge milestone.

Also, the controversies surrounding his sudden death and the alleged link to fellow musician Naira Marley was a topic of discussion in a Rivers State examination. This inclusion sparked interest and conversation among students.

The examination question posed to the students delves into the dynamics of employer-employee relationships, using the backdrop of Mohbad’s signing to Marian’s Record Label, led by Naira Marley.

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Entertainment Politics

Mohbad’s Royalties: Reps Summon Naira Marley, Manager

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The House of Representatives has summoned controversial singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley to appear before it.

This was part of moves to secure proper compensation and royalties of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) musical works.

The House Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, also invited the manager to the late singer, Jiggy Adeoye to an interactive session slated to hold next week Tuesday.

In a letter dated October 26, 2023, signed by the Committee’s Clerk, Yusuf Ibrahim, t                   he House said both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager were needed to guide the committee on further legislative action.

The letter reads: “The House Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance invites you and the legal team of MOHBAD for an interactive meeting session as regard a referral received being a resolution of the House of Representatives during their plenary session on Tuesday 26th September 2023 with respect to the circumstances surrounding the royalties and other benefits of Mohbad and to ascertain the level of your interaction with other relevant copyright organizations, such information will guide the committee on further legislative action.

“In view of the above, you are kindly invited for an interactive session with the chairman, Committee on Justice, Youth and legislative compliance scheduled as follows;

Tuesday October 31, 2023, at 2:30pm”

Ibrahim Shehu

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Crime

Mohbad: Police Exhume Corpse, Arrest Nurse

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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the exhumation of the corpse of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad on Thursday.

According to The Punch newspaper, the police also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased before his demise on Tuesday, September 12.

The late musician, who passed away on September 12, 2023, was buried a day later and there have been calls for investigations to unravel the circumstances behind the musician’s death.

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, said on Wednesday that Omowunmi, wife of Mohbad, visited him to demand justice for her late husband.

Mr Falana noted that he visited the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, adding that the commissioner assured that investigation had been launched.

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Fans Protest Mohbad’s Death in Ondo, Lagos, Ogun (Video)

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By Adetutu Adetule

Fans of the late hip hop sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as MohBad, took to the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital, to express their solidarity with the grieving family of the departed singer.

Clad in black attire, the fans embarked on a procession along prominent routes, including Adesida and Arakale roads, culminating at the NEPA roundabout.

Their presence brought vehicular movement on one of the dual carriageways to a standstill for several hours, undeterred by an evening rain that nearly disrupted the march.

Throughout their journey, they chanted various songs in honour of MohBad’s memory, with placards which read, #JusticeforMohbad and #WhoOffLight among others.

The cause of 27-year-old Mohbab’s death is still unknown, and the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has also invited the State Security Service to investigate the death, which has sparked controversy.

A state delegation, led by the Lagos Deputy Governor, also visited Mohbad’s family’

Comrade Ogundipe Oláníyì, the organiser of the solidarity walk, explained that the fans in Akure felt compelled to join their voices with other prominent Nigerians in condemning the singer’s death.

He called on law enforcement agencies already involved in investigating MohBad’s death to conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry, seeking justice for the deceased.

Furthermore, Comrade Olaniyi offered valuable advice to aspiring musicians, urging them to exercise caution when selecting partners to further their careers.

The security agencies closely monitored the event to prevent any potential disruption of public order.

Similarly, over hundreds of youths took to the streets of Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, in a peaceful protest to demand justice over the mysterious death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Mohbad, a signee of Marlian Records Company, died on September 12 in Lagos. He was 27.

Clad in black tee-shirts, the youth began the rally at Panseke area of the Ogun capital hoisting placards with inscriptions such as: “Justice for Mohbad’’, “Government must arrest `Naira Marley’ ‘’ and `Sam Larry’’ among others.

The cause of Mohbad’s death has been a subject of controversy since the tragic incident.

Some of the protesters told reporters that police must investigate the cause of the singer’s death and bring culprits to book.

One of them, Ayo Michael, said: “We are in pain! Mohbad must not die in vain. We want government to arrest anyone culpable.’’

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Security

NDLEA Sets Record Straight on Mohbad’s Alleged Poisoning

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The spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Femi Babafemi, has slammed claims that the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, was poisoned in their custody.

In an X post on Saturday, Babafemi argued that the deceased was not one of the Marlian Music acts arrested by the agency in 2022, as speculated by many.

He added that this makes it impossible for MohBad to have been poisoned in their custody.

Babafemi shared a link by an online platform (Not Punch Online) which detailed the arrest of six people, two females, and four males, in the persons of Oniyide Azeez (Zinoleesky), Owoeye Michael (m) and Abimbola Ogbe (m).

Others are Dominica Chinwe (f), Olaolohun Shubomi Mariam (f), and Ibrahim Alawo (m).

“This is an authentic account of the arrest and detention of some Malian artistes in Feb 2022, an incident that has now been twisted by purveyors of fake news to say Mohbad was poisoned or detained by the agency.

“I hope, they’ll be bold enough to defend their claims when the hand of the law catches them,” Babafemi tweeted.

Babafemi’s tweet is coming hours after a now-viral video of the deceased surfaced online, showing him weeping in what looked like a hospital.

In the video, MohBad claimed he was harassed and given a white substance to consume.

“They gave me water to drink, it was inside a bottle of water plastic. They said I was using drugs. I was the only one who drank it, they didn’t give others to drink. I won’t lie. Then they told me to go home and told the others to wait.

“They even hit a gun on my head. I saved Zino in that video but Zino snitched on me.”

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Human Angle

Police Commence Investigation into Mohbad’s Death

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigerian Police Force has commenced comprehensive investigations into the sudden death of the popular hip-hop artist, Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad who recently passed away.

 A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the Lagos State Command has been directed to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.

 The statement also says that members of the public will be updated  as the investigations unfold.

It also encourages family members and close associates of the  deceased with valuable information on the  cause of his death to approach the Lagos State cCommissioner of Police to assist in the investigation.

While expressing condolences to the family, the statement frowns at individuals, who go about engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

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