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Naira Marley Speaks on Mohbad’s Death and False Accusations
In a heartfelt message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on February 26, 2025, Nigerian singer and Marlian Music CEO, Naira Marley, opened up about the profound pain and betrayal he has felt following the death of his former signee, Mohbad.
This statement comes shortly after a Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos cleared him and others of any involvement in Mohbad’s untimely demise.
Naira Marley expressed deep sorrow over the accusations leveled against him, stating, “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.” He lamented the weight of the pain and shame he has carried, emphasizing that it was never his to bear.
Reflecting on their relationship, Naira Marley revealed that despite past differences, he and Mohbad had reconciled before the latter’s passing.
“I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings,” he shared.
However, Naira Marley expressed frustration over the actions of those he once trusted.
He accused them of allowing the public to vilify him, stating, “Yet when he took his last breath in you all’s 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.”
Also, the singer criticized the delay in Mohbad’s burial, implying that those who knew the truth could have acted sooner to grant the deceased the rest he deserves.
“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,” Naira Marley asserted.
Addressing the legal battles and public scrutiny he has faced, Naira Marley recounted his ordeal: “You never thought I would survive.
You never thought I would walk through the fire and face my people… Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail, and faced everything head-on while you changed the story, again and again.”
Concluding his message, Naira Marley expressed hope that the truth will eventually prevail. “God sees all. The truth does not shake.
The lies will fade, and time will reveal everything,” he stated, adding, “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.”
Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, was a rising star in the Nigerian music scene. He was formerly signed to Marlian Music, Naira Marley’s record label, before their professional relationship ended.
His sudden death in September 2023 caused mourning and led to various investigations and legal proceedings.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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