MOHBAD'S DEATH: Naira Marley Lays Forth The Terms Before Turning Himself In For Investigation
Naira Marley has been under fire for reportedly funding hoodlums to intimidate and threaten the late artist after he controversially left his record company, Marlian Music, in 2022, leading to calls for her to be looked into in connection with Mohbad's death.
Ilerioluwa Aloba (also known as Mohbad), was a former signee of Marlian Records. In 2022, Mohbad quit his record company, Marlian Records, which was run by Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley), alleging a number of issues, among them unpaid royalties. This problem is a symptom of a larger issue where artists have trouble defending their rights.
Naira Marley said he was willing to submit himself for investigation on the condition that his safety is ensured in an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night.
He claimed that since August 31, 2023, he has been abroad and that he only learned of Mohbad's passing through social media.
He spoke, "I was out of Nigeria from the 31st of August. I've been with my family up till date. I haven't been to Nigeria [since then] that's one.
"Two, He (Mohbad) has left Marlian Music since... I don't know the particular date but since 2022, he has left Marlian Music. We've not stopped him from dropping music or anything. He has been working with one PR [firm] or something like that ever since.
"So, when I heard about his death, it was shocking to me. I was out of the country as well. So, I have to find out what was wrong with him just as much as everybody is trying to find out. So, I'm just finding out what was wrong with him online. I'm seeing all the lies too. But we've to focus on the fact that: who was he with? How did he die?
"If you're blaming me, how did I kill him? I have nothing to do with his death or whatsoever. I was so hurt when I heard that. I've nothing whatsoever to do with his death."
Naira Marley added: "I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety.
"I don't belong to any cult. I don't know what a cult is. I have been running away from all these people. I'm actually anti-cult."
The death of Mohbad is the subject of an inquiry by the police.
The Department of State Services has also been requested to participate in the probe, according to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
He died at the age of 27, and there are conflicting tales of how he passed away on social media.
The singer's body was exhumed in preparation for an autopsy.
The force pledged to deliver the autopsy findings as soon as they were prepared.
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