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  • Mohbad’s uncle denies bullying singer’s wife

    Mohbad’s uncle denies bullying singer’s wife

    Ayodele Famuyiwa, uncle to the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has debunked the allegations levelled against him by the late singer’s wife, Mrs Omowunmi Aloba that he bullied her, describing the allegations as ‘false’.

    He added that he had only advised her to desist from spreading the narrative that her father in-law was fighting her and her son over Mohbad’s property.

    Mr. Famuyiwa also claimed that he had been an advocate for peace in the family since the demise of the late singer.

     Famuyiwa, in a statement, said: “As an uncle to Mohbad, I want to categorically state that I have never bullied you or your son, as you have falsely claimed. What I have consistently said is that you should stop spreading the narrative that your father-in-law is fighting you and your son over Mohbad’s property.

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    “I also clarified that if a DNA test confirms that the child is Mohbad’s, then he is entitled to 100 per cent of his father’s property. However, if the DNA result proves otherwise, that does not automatically erase the child’s connection to Mohbad, but such matters will be addressed at the right time.

    “You granted a media interview falsely, stating that I am a sick person looking for money for treatment and that I want to depend on Mohbad. I didn’t respond to this attack. You also alleged that your father-in-law was fighting you and your son over Mohbad’s property and the DNA matter.”

  • Yomi Fabiyi leads protest for justice over Mohbad’s death

    Yomi Fabiyi leads protest for justice over Mohbad’s death

    Actor Yomi Fabiyi has organised a peaceful protest in Lagos, demanding justice for singer Mohbad, who died under mysterious circumstances on September 12, 2023.

    The protest, held on February 27, began in the Alausa area to the police command in Ikeja.

    Fabiyi led the group, carrying a banner that read “Justice for Mohbad 2025”.

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    The protesters called for transparency in the investigation and accountability for those responsible for Mohbad’s death.

    The demonstration comes after a magistrate court dismissed charges against Mohbad’s former record label boss, Naira Marley, and two others.

    However, the Lagos Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has announced plans to pursue charges against Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who treated Mohbad before his death and Ayobami Sadiq, one of the singer’s friends, accused of reckless and negligent acts.

  • Mohbad: I’ve been broken but not destroyed – Naira Marley

    Mohbad: I’ve been broken but not destroyed – Naira Marley

    Singer Naira Marley has penned an emotional note, addressing the events surrounding Mohbad’s death and the subsequent accusations against him.

    He shared the pain, shame and sense of betrayal on his X page.

    The Marlian Record leader expressed shock at the loud silence and the fact that Mohbad, someone he considered a brother and protected, left the world with his name (Naira Marley) tarnished.

    Despite acknowledging that he and his label, Marlian Records, aren’t perfect and have made mistakes, Naira Marley emphasised that they never declared war on Mohbad but made amends.

    Naira Marley recounted how, despite making peace with Mohbad, he was still accused and torn apart by those who knew the truth.

    He expressed hurt and betrayal, stating that he welcomed Mohbad into his home and trusted him, only to be met with false accusations.

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    The singer also addressed those who doubted his ability to survive the ordeal, stating that he stood firm, faced the justice system, and spent time in jail. 

    He wrote: “I never thought silence could be so loud. I never thought someone I called my brother, someone I protected, would leave this world with my name in his shadow. I have carried this weight, this pain, this shame that was never mine to bear.
    We, as Marlians, were not perfect. We had to grow, we had to adapt.

    “Mistakes were made, but they were business wars. I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings. And you know this.

    “Yet when he took his last breath in you alls arms, you looked at the world and pointed at me. You let them tear me apart. You let them call me a killer while you sat there, knowing the truth. Now, you tell the story.

    “I welcomed you all into my home. I gave you my trust. And yet, my brother is gone, still not buried, and that is your fault. Telling the truth from the beginning would have given him the rest he deserves. Regardless, I will always be there for him.

    “You never thought I would survive. You never thought I would walk through the fire and face my people, maybe you hoped I would stay a fugitive. You thought I would run. Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail, and faced everything head-on while you changed the story, again and again.

    “But God sees all. The truth does not shake. The lies will fade, and time will reveal everything. I have been broken, but I am not destroyed. And when the truth finally speaks, I pray your heart is strong enough to bear it”.

  • FULL LIST: Odumodublvck, Mohbad lead 2024 Headies Award nominations

    FULL LIST: Odumodublvck, Mohbad lead 2024 Headies Award nominations

    Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, Headies has released the highly anticipated nominations list for its 17th edition.

    According to the list, which was made public on Wednesday, Odumodublvck, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, leads the pack with an impressive eight nominations.

    Ayra Starr and Shallipopi trailed closely behind with three nominations each, while the late Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023, also bagged three nominations.

    The nominations list features a diverse range of local and international artists who have made significant contributions to the music scene in the past year.

    Some of the notable categories and nominees include Best Recording of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Best R&B Singles, and Best Collaboration.

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    The 17th Headies Awards is scheduled to take place on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Full List of nominees:

    Music Video of the Year

    Charm – Rema, Oerlinks and Folarin Oludare

    Metaverse – Jyde Ajala

    Like Ice Spice – Perlinks and Emeka Shine Shine

    Ojapiano – Mattmax

    Egwu – Director Pink

    Showa – TG Omori

    Na Money – Dammy Twitch

    Best Vocal Performance (Female)

    Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song

    Niniola – Level

    Simi – Stranger

    Liya – I’m Done

    Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

    Best Rap Single

    Cast – Odumodu Blvck and Shallipopi

    Blood on the dance floor – Bloody Civilian, Wale and Odumodu Blvck

    Hallelujah – Ladipoe, Rozzz, and Morello

    Canada – Magnito

    Ije Nwoke – Jeriq

    Rookie of the year

    Zerry DL

    Taves

    Kaestyles

    Llona

    Best R&B single

    Qing Madi – Vision

    Johnny Drille – For You

    Simi – Stranger

    Tems – Burning

    Ayra Star – Last Heartbreak Song ft Giveon

    Songwriter of the year

    Simisola Kosoko – Stranger (Simi)

    Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – Vision (Qing Madi)

    Michael Ajuma Attah – Can’t Breathe (Llona)

    Emoseh Khamofu – Family Meeting (Bloody Civilian)

    Fuayefika Maxwell – Stages of Life (Wizard Chan)

    Producer of the year

    Sarz – Happiness

    London – Ozeba

    Magicsticks – Basquiat

    Rema/Producer X/Cubeats/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe

    Dibs – Different Pattern

    Best Recording of the year

    Tems – Burning

    Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern

    Burna Boy – Higher

    Ayra Star and Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song

    Sarz and Lojay – Billions

    Best Collaboration

    Emotions – Tiwa Savage ft Asa

    Blood on the dance floor – Odumodu Blvck, Bloody Civilian, and Wale

    Cast – Shallipopi ft Odumodu Blvck

    Egwu – Chike ft Mohbad

    Ole – Qing Madi ft Bnxn

    Twe Twe remix – Kizz Daniel ft Davido

    IDK – Wizkid ft Zlatan

    Best Street-hop artiste

    Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns

    Ayo Maff – Dealer ft (Fire Boy)

    Shallipopi – Cast ft (Odumodu Blvck)

    Zhus Jdo – Johnbull

    Mohbad – Ask About me

    Afrobeats Single of the Year

    Big Big Things – Young John ft Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez

    Twe Twe remix – Kizz Daniel ft Davido

    Egwu – Chike ft Mohbad

    Remember – Asake

    Ogechi remix – Hyce, Boypee and Brown Joel ft Davido

    Big Baller – Flavour

    Best Inspirational Single

    Gratitude – Anendlessocean

    Worthy of my praise – Dunsin Oyekan ft. Lawrence Oyor

    Good God 2 – Limoblaze ft. Naomi Raine

    particularly – Gaise Baba ft. Tope Alabi

    You Do This One – Mercy Chinwo

    Lyricist on the Roll

    Mogadishu – A-Q

    Chocolate City Cypher – M.I Abaga

    Chocolate City Cypher – Blaqbonez

    Hallelujah – Ladipoe

    Efeleme – Alpha Ojini

    Headies’ Viewers’ Choice

    Big Big Things ft. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez – Young Jonn

    Ogechi remix ft. Davido – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel

    Egwu – Chike & Mohbad

    Showa – Kizz Daniel

    Different Pattern – Seyi Vibez

    Ozeba – Rema

    Love Me Jeje – Tems

    Cast ft. Odumodublvck – Shallipopi

    Dealer ft. Fireboy DML- Ayo Maff

    Big Baller – Flavour 

    West African Artiste of the Year

    Black Sherif (Ghana)

    King Promise (Ghana)

    Himra (Ivory Coast)

    Josey (Ivory Coast)

    Toofan (Togo)

    Best East African Artiste of the Year

    Bien (Kenya)

    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

    Juma Jux (Tanzania)

    Bruce Melody (Rwanda)

    Azawi (Uganda)

    Best North African Artiste of the Year

    Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)

    ElGrande Toto (Morocco)

    Soolking (Algeria)

    Balti (Tunisia)

    Abu (Egypt)

    Best Southern African Artiste of the Year

    Titom (South Africa)​

    Yuppe (South Africa)

    Tyla (South Africa)

    Kelly Kay (Malawi)

    Plutonio (Mozambique)

    Zee Nxumalo (South Africa)

    Best Rap Album

    Sideh Kai – Illbliss

    Eziokwu – Odumodublvck

    Alaye Toh Se Gogo Vol. 1 – Reminisce

    Family Time – Erigga

    Shiny Object Syndro​me – Modenine

    Full Time Job – Phyno

    ​Soundtrack of the Year

    Eledumare – Teledalese (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)

    Lose to Gain – Kaline (Breath of Life)

    Kill Boro – Native Filmworks & Wizard Chan (Kill Boro)

    Orisa – Beriolla (Orisa)

    “Emotions” – Tiwa Savage & Asa (Water and Garri)

    “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ & Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah)

    Best Central African Artiste of the Year

    Innoss’B (DRC)

    Gaz Mawete (DRC)

    Emma’A (Gabon)

    Ebokolo (Gabon)

    Singulila (Central African Republic)

    Koceé (Cameroon)

    Next Rated

    Qing Madi

    Shallipopi

    Odumodublvck

    Ayo Maff

    Nasboi

    Afrobeat Album of the Year

    Stubborn – Victony

    Work of Art – Asake

    The Year I Turn 21 – Ayra Starr

    Heis – Rema

    Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn

    Best Performer (Live)

    Rema – Ravage Uprising: Rema Live from The O2, London

    Omah Lay – Live at L’Olympia Paris

    Flavour – Celebrating You 2023

    Wizard Chan – Live in Concert Port Harcourt

    Burna Boy – African Giant Live from London

    Femi Kuti & The Positive Force – Nuits de Fourvière (ARTE Concert)

    Song of the Year

    Showa – Kizz Daniel

    Commas – Ayra Starr

    Egwu – Chike and Mohbad

    Lonely at the Top – Asake

    Ozeba – Rema

    Big Baller – Flavour

    Album of the Year

    Born in the Wild – Tems

    Heis – Rema

    The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr

    Stubborn – Victony

    Work of Art – Asake

    International Artiste of the Year

    Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor (Odumodublvck)

    Skepta – Tony Montana (ft. Portable)

    Chris Brown – Hmmm (ft. Davido)

    Travis Scott – Active (Asake)

    Chloe Bailey – Vision Remix (Qing Madi)

    Artiste of the Year

    Davido

    Ayra Starr

    Asake

    Rema

    Tems

    Burna Boy

    Digital Artiste of the Year

    Ayra Starr

    Rema

    Shallipopi

    Tems

    Davido

    Kizz Daniel

    Asake

    Best Vocal Performance (Male)

    Lojay – Billions

    Omah Lay – Moving

    AnendlessOcean – Gratitude

    Johnny Drille – For You

    Timi Dakolo – Ke Na Ke So



  • Justice for Mohbad: Break the Silence Foundation demands accountability

    Justice for Mohbad: Break the Silence Foundation demands accountability

    In a passionate and urgent plea for justice, Yomi Fabiyi, actor and convener of the Break the Silence Foundation, addressed a world press conference on January 15, 2025, which was held at Radisson Hotel, Lagos.

    The event was organized to demand accountability for the unresolved death of Nigerian artist, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Promise Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away on September 12, 2023.

    Fabiyi emphasized the public’s growing concern over allegations of foul play surrounding Mohbad’s death and the systemic hurdles that have hampered the investigation.

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    He highlighted the slow pace of justice, the involvement of key suspects, and alleged interference in the case, calling for urgent action from the Nigerian government and police.

    Citing a series of revelations, including a voluntary confession and a video clip purportedly linked to the artist’s death, Fabiyi urged the authorities to intensify investigations and bring key individuals for questioning.

    The foundation also requested the President and Inspector General of Police to restore public trust by ensuring transparency and accountability in the ongoing inquiry.

    The late artist’s fans, family, and supporters have galvanized around the #JusticeForMohbad Movement, demanding not only justice for his untimely death but also systemic reform in protecting artistes and vulnerable individuals within the entertainment industry. In closing, Fabiyi invoked the enduring power of truth and justice, echoing the words of Martin Luther King Jr: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

  • Mohbad’s father insists on DNA test to confirm paternity of late singer’s son

    Mohbad’s father insists on DNA test to confirm paternity of late singer’s son

    Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, has reiterated his doubts about the paternity of Liam, the son of the late artist, citing the child’s physical appearance as a key concern.

    Aloba, who has been outspoken about his quest for justice following Mohbad’s untimely death on September 12, 2023, has called for a DNA test to confirm Liam’s biological connection to Mohbad.

    In a recent interview, Aloba insisted the test was crucial to establish the truth.

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    “No, with what I am seeing, he’s not my grandson. As a father, they are supposed to bring the child to me,” he said.

    He added that a DNA test should have been promptly arranged when he first raised the issue. 

    “When I demand DNA, they were supposed to say, ‘Daddy, go and do it at your convenient time.’ It has become public now. Let the court speak to that.”

    Aloba affirmed his readiness to accept Liam as his grandson only if the DNA results confirm the child’s paternity, stating, “I would only accept Liam as my grandson if the DNA test says otherwise.”

  • My life better after Mohbad’s death – Father

    My life better after Mohbad’s death – Father

    Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, has revealed that his life has improved significantly since his son’s passed. 

    In an interview with media personality Akin Abolade, Aloba attributed the positive turn in his life to the combined efforts of Mohbad’s spirit and God.

    Aloba disclosed that Mohbad had planned to do many things for him but was unable to fulfill them before his death. 

    However, after Mohbad’s passing, Aloba said he began to receive assistance from people, including the gift of a car and other essential items.

    “Let me just say yes, my life got better after Mohbad’s death because he is my friend. He had it in plan to do many things for me but they didn’t allow him to do them. After his death, it was the spirit of Mohbad, and that of God combined together that began to send people to assist me.

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    “Even the car and everything I have now, it was people that gave them to me and it is beyond ordinary. So it is the spirit of Mohbad and God that led those people to give me all I have now.

    “Those were the things he was meant to be doing for me, but they didn’t allow him to do them,” he said.

    Aloba shared fond memories of Mohbad, revealing that his son became a backup singer for him at age one. 

    He also spoke about his career as a carpenter, singer and pastor as well as how Mohbad’s birth inspired him to become a singer after the money from the naming ceremony was stolen.

    Since Mohbad’s death, Aloba has released nine tracks and has been gifted a new truck and Toyota Highlander vehicle by compassionate Nigerians.

    Mohbad died on September 12, 2023 with the cause of his death still unknown. 

  • Why I regretted seeking Mohbad’s exhumation, by Iyabo Ojo

    Why I regretted seeking Mohbad’s exhumation, by Iyabo Ojo

    Actress Iyabo Ojo has expressed regret over her earlier advocacy for the exhumation of late singer Mohbad’s body.

    In a recent interview with her colleague Biola Bayo on her podcast show, Iyabo Ojo stated that she wished she hadn’t requested the exhumation, given the subsequent controversies and delays in laying Mohbad to rest.

    Iyabo Ojo initially sought the exhumation to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death through an autopsy.

    However, the situation became complicated, and she now regrets her involvement.

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    “I wouldn’t have requested that Mohbad be exhumed If I knew his case would turn out this way.

    “I just wanted Mohbad’s body exhumed so they could do the autopsy to find out the cause of his death.

    “I did my best to be sure that everyone was investigated but when they came up with different theories, DNA became more important to them”, she said.

    Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was initially buried the next day.

    His body was later exhumed on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy, as part of the investigation into his death.

  • Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

    Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

    Younger brother of the late Hip Hop singer ( Ileri-Oluwa Aloba), Adura Aloba, has demanded public apology from actors, Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others, for allegedly having unauthorised access to his social media Tiktok account and using same to disrepute him or face legal action.

    Adura said: “The hacking of my personal Tiktok account had led to fraudulent posts, interactions, and messages being attributed to me without my knowledge or consent.

    “Yomi Fabiyi posted a petition claiming to have communicated directly with me and there was evidence of this.

    “However, the alleged messages were orchestrated by Damola Ayinde, who used my compromised account. Despite the evidence circulating that these malicious actions were the work of Damola Ayinde, Fabiyi has consistently continued to publicly malign me.

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    “He even visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, but has also refused to withdraw his statements or tender an apology. Instead, he has persisted in tarnishing my name, which I find to be malicious.

    “My primary goal is to prove my innocence and expose the malicious actions of those who

    have tried to tarnish my reputation.

    “I also demand that Mr. Yomi Fabiyi ceases his defamatory actions, retract his statements, and issue a public apology for the harm he has caused me.

    “I stand firm in my pursuit of justice and fairness, and I appreciate the public’s support as I fight to clear my name.”

  • ‘Mohbad’s autopsy report ready’

    ‘Mohbad’s autopsy report ready’

    The toxicology report and other forensic analysis conducted in United States (US) on the late rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba a.k.a Mohbad is out.

    The autopsy report is now with the Lagos State Pathologist.

    The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), said this during a briefing on the first anniversary of his administration and the upcoming Strategic Stakeholders Meeting with MDAs and agencies scheduled for Raddison Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.

    “On the Mohbad case, yes, I agree there has been a delay, and the delay is caused out of time taken for investigation. Forensic analysis, toxicology, are part of investigation that can lead at least to conviction in a case that is presented before the courts,” he said.

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    The Attorney General explained that the forensic examination would not have been done in the US but because the Lagos DNA and Forensic Centre were burnt during the 2022 #EndSARS protest.

    On the case of female lawyer, Otike-Odibi who killed her lawyer husband, Symphorosa Otike-Odibi and cutting his penis, Pedro said the matter suffered delay because the case file was among documents burnt when Igbosere Court was burnt by the #EndSARS protesters.

    He said that the matter has been reassigned to a new judge, Justice Serifat Sonaike following the retirement of the trial judge, Justice Akintoye.

    Pedro said the case against BRT driver, Andrew Nice accused of killing a fashion designer, Bamishe Ayanwole is on-going, saying that the state has closed its case against the suspect.