Naira Marley addresses controversies surrounding Mohbad’s d£ath
Naira Marley, Mohbad
Nearly two years after the tragic death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, his former record label boss, Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley), has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the incident.
In a YouTube video titled “My Side of the Story”, the Marlian Records chief said he was in Amsterdam when Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, adding that he only learned of the news on social media.
Naira Marley, who has faced public backlash and accusations of complicity in the 27-year-old’s death, insisted he neither bullied nor harmed the late artiste. He described their relationship as cordial and claimed their business dealings were transparent, with profits shared equally.
He further alleged that Mohbad battled substance abuse and had attempted suicide several times. According to him, the singer staged incidents — including a fight with his manager — in a bid to exit Marlian Records before formally terminating his contract in October 2022.
The rapper also addressed Mohbad’s viral video claiming “If I die, na Naira Marley kill me,” saying it was recorded in panic after an NDLEA raid.
“I didn’t even get time to mourn him because of what people were saying about me, things I didn’t do,” Marley lamented, while accusing unnamed individuals of sponsoring negative narratives online.
His statement comes after a February 2025 court ruling cleared him and two others of any involvement in Mohbad’s death, legally exonerating him.
Mohbad’s passing, initially linked to an ear infection, has continued to spark outrage and demands for justice, leaving a lasting mark on the Nigerian music industry.
