The father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has dismissed recent claims by music executive Naira Marley, insisting that his son was subjected to bullying during his lifetime.
In a fresh statement, Mr. Joseph Aloba maintained that contrary to Naira Marley’s account of events, Mohbad faced harassment and intimidation while under the Marlian Music record label. He stressed that the challenges his son endured were not fabricated, describing them as part of the painful reality that haunted the young artiste’s career.
“My son went through bullying. That is the truth,” Aloba said. “No matter what anyone says now, I know what he confided in me and the struggles he faced before his passing.”
The comment comes in response to Naira Marley’s recent defense in which he denied orchestrating or supporting any form of harassment against Mohbad. The controversy has continued to generate debate within Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with fans and colleagues demanding clarity on the circumstances surrounding the late singer’s experiences.
Mohbad, who died in September 2023 at the age of 27, was regarded as one of the fast-rising voices in Nigeria’s street-pop scene. His death sparked widespread protests, calls for justice, and heightened scrutiny of record label practices within the Nigerian music industry.
Observers note that the renewed exchange between Mohbad’s family and his former label boss may rekindle public calls for a thorough investigation into the late singer’s struggles, especially claims of mistreatment during his short but remarkable career.
