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“I wasn’t seeking anything for myself” – Iyabo Ojo Defends Her Activism for Mohbad
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has spoken out about the backlash she faced for her role in seeking justice for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The actress revealed that her activism attracted harsh criticisms and serious allegations, including claims that she was involved in Mohbad’s death.
During an interview on “Glass House” with comedian AY, Iyabo addressed these accusations, calling them baseless and hurtful.
She shared that some individuals had gone as far as accusing her of using Mohbad’s death to gain popularity and pursue personal interests, including claims of seeking a political appointment.
She dismissed these narratives, asserting that her intentions were purely driven by a desire to uncover the truth and ensure justice for the young artist.
Iyabo clarified her connection with Mohbad, stating that they only met briefly during the One Africa Music Fest.
“I didn’t know him that well. He was a quiet young man, focused on his music and dealing with his struggles.
I wasn’t around when he passed away, so how could I have been involved?” she asked.
She pointed out the contradiction in the allegations, questioning why she would advocate for an autopsy and thorough investigation if she had something to hide.
The actress also addressed claims that she was financially motivated in her advocacy.
“There was a time they said I was paid to do this, or that I wanted to use it for clout. People even speculated I was chasing a political position. It’s all ridiculous.
I wasn’t seeking anything for myself; I only wanted justice for a young man who deserved better,” she said.
Mohbad, a fast-rising singer formerly signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Records, tragically passed away at just 27.
“I am not doing this for praise or attention. Mohbad deserves justice, and I will continue to speak out until the truth is revealed,” she affirmed.
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi expresses his frustration over the current state of the economy and the fuel increase.
He first states how Nigeria is now inconsistent with power supply and on top of this sudden fuel increase occurs.
“I live on the island, we’ve been running generators back to back. Petrol is ₦1,300 now. My staff are smiling but letting me know it’s hard to even come to work.”
“All the things I’m working for… for what? It’s messing with my brain and my spirit is very angry,” he added.
He calls for the government to make a change and provide a solution to this.
Nigerian comedian I Go Save takes to social media as he laments about data in Nigeria. He expresses his frustration with how data finishes fast these days.
He proceeded to share his experience stating that one month data finished in few hours.
“They just talk say I have subscribed for one month, e no even reach how many hours, they thing don finish. I download house? Nobody is even saying anything. Internet providers are defr@uding Nigerians badly.”
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman steps out to criticize the term Afrobeats and states how many artists hide under that category.
In a recent interview, he shares his thoughts stating that people who are even with no talent hide under the name Afrobeats and it gets accepted because of that.
“I don’t like Afrobeats as an umbrella genre from every music coming out of Africa. That was a mistake. I didn’t liked it from the beginning but when I complained people accused me of being jealous or trying to gatekeep,” he said.
“It is the people in the UK who started this thing of tagging every African music Afrobeats. Nigerians love classicism. They just wanted to give it a name,” he said.
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