Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, passed away on September 12, 2023, stirring up a whirlwind of controversies surrounding his death.
The Nigerian artist, once affiliated with Naira Marley's Marlian Records, had left the label in 2022 after series of complaints of bullyings which he had disclosed to the general public.
Another controversy had stirred up when his closest friend, Bella Shmurda revealed in an interview with media personality Chudeity that Mohbad had grappled with mental health issues, including a harrowing suicide attempt during his struggles with his former record label.
According to Bella Shmurda, Mohbad had contemplated jumping from a window due to the pressures he faced, but was thankfully intervened by friends.
In the aftermath of Mohbad's passing, the House of Representatives took action, summoning Naira Marley, the founder of Marlian Music, to address concerns regarding Mohbad's royalties and contractual disputes.
The House Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance extended an invitation to Naira Marley for an interactive session, seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's contractual agreements and financial entitlements.
However, the controversies didn't end there.
Investigations into Mohbad's death uncovered disturbing details.
The genesis of the mystery behind Mohbad's death arose when an auxiliary nurse, Miss Fisayo Ogedengbe, became a primary suspect after admitting to administering injections that triggered adverse reactions leading to Mohbad's demise.
Additionally, allegations surfaced against Naira Marley and Sam Larry, accusing them of bullying and assaulting Mohbad prior to his death.
Amidst these revelations, Ibrahim Owoduni, known as Prime Boy, was implicated in a violent altercation with Mohbad, resulting in injuries that ultimately proved fatal.
The police launched a thorough investigation, interviewing numerous individuals connected to Mohbad and gathering evidence to unravel the circumstances surrounding his tragic passing.
Another strong issue arose amidst the unsettling controversies when the family of Mohbad brought up another issue that the DNA test between the singer and his supposed biological should be looked up on upon as Monisola Odumosu, the head of Aloba’s legal team, stated in a press release that all required legal measures are in place to ensure the proceedings' success.
In the last update, the autopsy performed on the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, was reportedly inconclusive in determining the cause of death.
Wahab Shittu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, shared this information during a press briefing at the coroner’s inquest in Lagos State.
The pathologist leading the autopsy stated that due to the advanced decomposition of the body, it was not feasible to ascertain the cause of death.
The wife of the late singer has in the latest update blamed her late husband's father, Joseph Aloba, for being responsible for the failed autopsy test that could not ascertain the actual cause of the late singer's death.
Points To Note:
Various aspects of the controversy surrounding the death of the emerging singer still remain unresolved.
Despite accusations against Mohbad's former boss, Naira Marley, and others, there's still no clear evidence linking them to his death.
Additionally, the involvement of a nurse accused of drugging Mohbad raises questions about the true cause of his death.
The unresolved DNA test adds to the uncertainty among Nigerians including myself.
The autopsy report, DNA test, nurse's involvement, Naira Marley's past bullying, and paternity issues all contribute to the ongoing controversy surrounding the artist's death.
When will clarity finally emerge?
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