Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has denied having a hand in the death of his former signee, Ileriooluwa Oladimeji Aloba, with the stage name MohBad.
POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that MohBad died on Tuesday in a controversial manner, and many social media users have pointed accusing fingers at Naira Marley and his associates.
However, in a statement issued on Friday night, Naira Marley said he was saddened by MohBad’s death and that he deserved a befitting burial.
He also called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding MohBad’s death.
“Mohbad is an incredible street pop star who contributed to the foundation of the Martian Music,” Naira Marley said in his statement. “Despite his departure last year we continually championed his talent.”
“No family is perfect, families have disagreements but no harm whatsoever was wished on Mohbad. So many things left unsaid but the love was always there. This tragedy is not only a loss for us but to everyone you touched musically around the world.”
“As we share our condolences to the late Mohbad, we would like to echo a call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. We’re unhappy and unsettled with everything we have witnessed since Tuesday the 12th Sept. We owe it to Mohbad to assist with uncovering any foul play or injustice.”
Naira Marley also said that Marlian Music was saddened that MohBad didn’t get a befitting burial.
“Our brother deserved a better send off, it saddens us that we couldn’t assist with providing a befitting burial. We will continue our efforts to reach out to the family.”
