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  • I will return home if police can guarantee my safety, says Naira Marley

    I will return home if police can guarantee my safety, says Naira Marley

    Popular artiste Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has vowed to return to the country if his safety can be guaranteed by the Police.

    The Marlian Label boss, on Wednesday expressed commitment to return to Nigeria to clear his name over alleged involvement in the death of his former label signee MohBad.

    Naira Marley stated this during an interview with former presidential aide, Reno Omokri.

    Read Also: MohBad: Nigerians slam Naira Marley over ‘fake’ viral video

    According to the singer, he said if the police can guarantee his safety then he would gladly return to Nigeria.

     “100 per cent, if they can guarantee my safety, I will be there,” he said.

  • Turn yourself in, Tonto Dikeh tells Naira Marley

    Turn yourself in, Tonto Dikeh tells Naira Marley

    Actress-turned- politician Tonto Dikeh has rubbished the denial of Naira Marley in the death of singer MohBad. 

     Naira Marley on Tuesday claimed innocence in a statement on Instagram. 

    Tonto Dikeh reacted:  “Naira, turn yourself in and explain later.

    “NARIA, turn yourself in first and explain later.

    “You and sam Larry can’t get away with this, this is not a movie where you blow powder and automatically we forget ALL THE PAIN, BE@TINGS, ASS@ULTS, M (g) BBING, INJURIE@, HUMILIATION, BULL$ING, OPPR@SSION, INTIMID@TION, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRAUMA. You, sam Larry and co brought upon #GENERALMOHBAD?

    Read Also: Tonto Dikeh tackles Bakare over ‘loose’ comment on MohBad’s demise

    “The Law will take it course, you can’t and wouldn’t go free.

    “You can lie all you want, the world now is aware of who you and your People are..

    “We would not rest until you are apprehended and persecuted for all the atrocities you committed against your fellow human #Generalmohbad.

    “YOU ARE A VERY BAD BOY AND YOU NEED TO BE STOPPED.”

  • Go and report yourself, Bella Shmurda tells Naira Marley

    Go and report yourself, Bella Shmurda tells Naira Marley

    Singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi aka Bella Shmurda has reacted to Naira Marley‘s denial of complicity in the death of his former signee, MohBad.

    The Nation reports in a statement shared on his Instagram page, Naira Marley said he had no hand, directly or indirectly, in the death of MohBad.

    The singer said he has not only been shocked by the passing of MohBad but also by the lies and threats peddled against him.

    Read Also: My mother warned me not to come home after MohBad’s death – Bella Shmurda

    He stated that he and Mohbad had disagreements while working together but it never degenerated into wishing each other dead.

    Naira Marley said he has been out of the country since August 31 but plans to return to honour police invitation by the police on the ongoing investigation into the case.

    The singer also refuted the claims that he is a drug lord and his record label a drug cartel.

    Moments after the post, Bella Shmurda, in a post via X, wrote: “Sha go and report yourself”

  • Naira Marley: Why FG agencies must promote good ambassadors with – ACON

    Naira Marley: Why FG agencies must promote good ambassadors with – ACON

    President of the African Council on Narcotics (ACON), Rekpene Bassey, has urged government agencies to promote ambassadors who have a positive impact on the society.

    This was as he knocked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for promoting Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley.

    Speaking in the wake the controversies surrounding the death of musician, Mohbad, in which Naira Marley has been accused of being a suspect, Bassey said an ambassador should showcase a positive drive for a brand.

    “As we await the outcome of official security investigation into the case, it may be expedient to question the rationale for the engagement of one of those suspected to be the brains behind MOHBAD’s death namely Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley as an ambassador of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) – Nigeria’s foremost anti-drug agency.

    Read Also:MohBad’s mother demands arrest of Naira Marley, allies

    “Naira Marley hardly represents any strong positive social energy as can be seen in his public conduct and the character traits of the so-called Marlians modelling after him.

    He said: “Most of them are deviants, to say the least; engulfed in youth bulge, cultism, pretty criminality, internet fraud and the abuse of dangerous drugs. How can such fellow be a role model for our youth?

    “The essence of appointing a brand ambassador is to showcase a positive drive for the brand. To engage someone whose outward conduct is seemingly antiethical to what the NDLEA represents is tantamount to official endorsement of what the agency is supposed to be against.

    “We hereby call upon the NDLEA to stand down that appointment so as not to create a wrong impression on the psyche of our youth, particularly at this time.

    “Going forward, government agencies intending to confer brand ambassadors on proposed persons must carefully profile such a person(s) to be certain they are fit and proper persons capable of flying the brand flag untainted and very high rather than bringing bad influence on those being targeted by the brand.

  • MohBad’s mother demands arrest of Naira Marley, allies

    MohBad’s mother demands arrest of Naira Marley, allies

    Late MohBad’s mother, Mrs Aloba, has called for the arrest of Marlian Records label boss, Naira Marley. 

    She reacted to the death of her son during the condolence visit of Chairman, Senate Committee on Entertainment Economy, Elisha Abbo as well as actresses Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo, on Thursday in Lagos. 

    “I know my son; he told me that Naira Marley usually threatened him. Please, Nigerians, help me to look for him; please have mercy on me; that is all you can do for me.

    “I cannot singlehandedly fish him out. Also, he told me the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) gave him some water in a bottle to drink some time ago. Help me please.

    Read Also: Mohbad: Why we dispersed sympathisers with teargas at Lekki – Police

    “My son was always beaten. Even he was mentioning Sam Larry, l don’t know them. They enslaved my son.

    “He was always telling me to guide him so he would not be killed, these were all he was saying until they finally killed him. Please help me,” she  said. 

  • Woman seeks help over daughter’s sickness after alleged involvement with Naira Marley

    Woman seeks help over daughter’s sickness after alleged involvement with Naira Marley

    A woman has pleaded help for her unstable daughter following her romantic involvement with the Marlian Record Label boss, Naira Marley. 

    She said her daughter, after breaking up with Naira Marley 13 years ago, has not been stable physically and medically.

    In her words: “Naira Marley met my daughter at the mosque some years ago when they were younger. I didn’t know who he was because I was not a social media person. I didn’t realise on time when my daughter mentioned him in the ongoing issue.

    Read Also: Actress Yvonne Jegede slams Naira Marley over MohBad

    “I ran a mosque all through, I don’t know Naira Marley but I was told he met my daughter at that mosque and they dated. I was a businesswoman and since then I lost everything I’ve been treating my daughter since then and she’s not been okay since then.

    “At a time, I was told my daughter still hears his voice and I called for help only for us to be told she may have been used. This now, she’s been mentally unstable. She still has his picture. My daughter is in problem now; neither alive or dead since over 11 years.

    “Please help, I’ve been telling God to catch Naira Marley and free my daughter. My daughter won’t stop talking about him and he ruined her life. I live in London; hospitals have stopped attending to us. They call her with a voice at midnight and I don’t know how they do it. Please help me. Naira Marley wont make it in life and wont reap the fruit of his labour,” she said.

  • Tiktoker denies resemblance with Naira Marley

    Tiktoker denies resemblance with Naira Marley

    A Tiktok user with the name Marleytey has begged Nigerians not to bash over his semblance with singer Naira Marley. 

    Marley has been in the eyes of the storm since the death of MohBad with many alleging he had a hand in it. 

    Marleytey lamented despite his denials, he has been the target of several internet attacks, with his social media accounts frequently being reported by people who are unsure of his identity.

    Read Also: I regret your tattoo on my thighs, Mandy Kiss tells Naira Marley

    The videos and rumors that have emerged in recent days have further fueled these suspicions, which has sparked an unrelenting surge of internet criticism of Naira Marley.

  • I regret your tattoo on my thighs, Mandy Kiss tells Naira Marley

    I regret your tattoo on my thighs, Mandy Kiss tells Naira Marley

    Former “Marlian” and social media influencer, Mandy Kiss has expressed deep regret for  undying love for Naira Marley, who owns Marlian Records label.

    Mandy Kiss, who wished she hadn’t tattooed his name on her thighs, expressed great remorse. 

    She described him as a “mess of a man” on Instagram. 

    As more details surrounding the death of MohBad surfaced, fans and critics began to dig deep into the the wordings of the late 27-year-old singer. 

    Read Also: Mandy Kiss becomes gospel singer, drops music video

    She wrote: “I regretted the day I tattooed ur face on my laps, Naira Marley.

    “You’re a big m*ss.

    “Best day of my life is June 30 d day I erased ur face.”

  • Naira Marley loses 500,000 Instagram followers over MohBad

    Naira Marley loses 500,000 Instagram followers over MohBad

    Singer and music label boss, Naira Marley has experienced substantial Instagram followership decline amid the controversy surrounding the death of his former signee, Mohbad.

    Since the unexpected and sad passing of Imole, Naira’s followers on the photo and video sharing app has continued to dissipate.

    After MohBad’s death, countless videos suddenly surfaced on the internet allegedly linking Naira Marley as well as his associate, Sam Larry to extreme bullying and harassment of Mohbad during his lifetime.

    It’s being reported that a series of assault was launched against Imole after he decided to ditch the Marlian Record label owned by Naira Marley.

    Besides that, the pathetic manner in which the singer died, drew sympathisers and fans attention to his songs and they came to the realisation of the constant maltreatment he was subjected to by his harassers and bullies.

    Read Also: MohBad: Ibadan radio stations ban Naira Marley’s songs

    Visibly these and more ignited fury in many who have expressed distate for Naira Marley over his supposed involvement in Mohbad’s demise, prompting them to unfollow him in their hundreds of thousands.

    As such these aggrieved fans and well-wishers seeking justice for the singer activated an ‘unfollow Naira Marley on all his social media handles movement’.

    Before MohBad’s passing, Naira had over 7.4 million followers on Instagram. But as of the time of this reporting, it has swiftly dropped to 6.9 million.

  • Ekiti radio station bans Naira Marley’s songs

    Ekiti radio station bans Naira Marley’s songs

    Following the agitation and uproar on MohBad’s death, the management of popular radio station, Fresh FM 106.9, in Ekiti State, has banned the airplay of all songs under the umbrella of the Marlian Records label.

    According to viral videos surfacing on social media, netizens have pointed fingers at the label boss, Naira Marley for having an involvement in the young champ’s death. 

    Fresh FM’s Head of Production and Music Content, Oluwaseunfunmi Williams, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday.

    Read Also: Fans protest Mohbad’s death in Ogun, Ondo Ekiti 

    “Following the public outcry from the general public trialling the death of singer Mohbad. The alleged victimization from different videos going viral and the involvement of members of his former record label, Marlian, owned by popular Nigerian artiste Naira Marley. #JusticeforMohbad,” the statement reads..

    The former Marlian Records signee, MohBad whose death caused lots of controversy passed on last week Tuesday. 

    The police on Monday set up a special investigative team to probe the singer’s death.

    The team is expected to submit an interim report within two weeks.