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MohBad: Seven Takeaways From Naira Marley’s Interview With Reno Omokri
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As the investigation into the death of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, continues, more details about his relationship with erstwhile label boss Afeeze Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, have begun to emerge.
In an exclusive interview with social commentator Reno Omokri, Naira Marley addressed concerns and rumours before and after the demise of MohBad.
MohBad died on September 12, 2023, leaving behind a five-month-old son.
Before his untimely death, MohBad shared multiple clips of his battered body, where he claimed to have been attacked by men allegedly affiliated with Marlian Music, the record label owned by Naira Marley.
MohBad signed a record deal with Naira Marley’s label in 2019 and exited in 2022, following issues surrounding the deceased’s need for a change of manager.
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Here are seven takeaways from Naira Marley’s interview with Omokri, released Wednesday, September 27.
(1) Naira Marley maintained his innocence in the circumstances that led to MohBad’s death. He added that he had been abroad since August 31, visiting family and had yet to return.
(2) The Marlian Music boss also addressed a now-viral clip of MohBad asking people to hold Marlian Music responsible should he lose his life.
Discussing the clip, Naira Marley stated that paranoia made the deceased create the video. He said MohBad made the footage shortly after officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested some affiliates of the Marlian Music label.
He claimed he met with MohBad upon returning to Nigeria, and the deceased apologised for mentioning his name and that of the music label.
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“When I got back, I met him, and he said he did not understand and apologised. I Have videos of me speaking with him,” Naira Marley stated.
(3) Naira Marley also alleged that MohBad was suicidal. He recounted a discussion with MohBad’s partner, who confirmed the singer was suicidal. According to Naira Marley, his troubles came mainly from his family.
“I was in America when his girl called me to tell me that he had locked himself in the toilet and attempted to kill himself.”
(4) Naira Marley also talked about MohBad’s mental health struggles, adding that the deceased’s parents were aware of it.
“He wanted to commit suicide again. I had to look out for him, so I tried finding out what was wrong with him so I could help, but he (MohBad) said only his parents knew what was wrong with him.
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“I spoke to the parents, and they said they noticed he is not okay, but they need to take him somewhere for treatment.”
(5)Naira Marley also denied assaulting Mohbad. The artiste also confirmed his friendship with Samson Eletu, aka Sam Larry, also fingered in MohBad’s death.
(6) On Speculations that he receives royalties on MohBad’s records, Naira Marley denied this claim, saying he does not get paid for music released after the deceased departed from his label in 2022.
(7) Naira Marley also addressed rumours claiming he is responsible for DJ Splash’s ill health. According to the ‘Soapy’ crooner, this is a lie.
“DJ Splash was never signed to Marlian Music. He is not my DJ, and he got the name following a picture he took with me.
“When what happened to him, he was not at my house. I have no idea where all this is coming from. They are all lies.”
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Netflix Hikes Subscription Fees In Nigeria Again
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June 4, 2025By
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Streaming giant, Netflix, has increased subscription prices in Nigeria for the third time in less than a year.
This most recent rise is the first one for 2025.
Updates on the company’s website seen by PUNCH Online show the new pricing.
Under the new price, Netflix’s Premium plan now costs ₦8,500 a month, up from ₦7,000.
The Standard plan jumped to ₦6,500 from ₦5,500.
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The Basic plan rose to ₦4,000 from ₦3,500, and the Mobile plan is for ₦2,500, up from ₦2,200.
This follows two earlier price hikes by Netflix in April and July 2024.
The Nigerians’ new round of economic pang
Nigeria currently faces challenges of rising living expenses, a falling naira, and record inflation.
This follows the recent hike in tariffs by Nigerian telecom providers by as much as 50 per cent.
The parent company of DStv and GOtv, MultiChoice, announced new prices that took effect on March 1, 2025.
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MultiChoice announced that the price of the DStv Compact bouquet was increased from ₦15,700 to ₦19,000, reflecting a 25 per cent increase.
The price of the Compact Plus package increased from ₦25,000 to ₦30,000, and the premium DStv package saw a rise from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500.
For GOtv subscribers, the Jinja package increased from ₦3,600 to ₦3,900, and Jolli from ₦4,850 to ₦5,800. The GOtv Max plan rose to ₦8,500 from ₦7,200, Supa climbed to ₦11,400 from ₦9,600, and Supa Plus increased to ₦16,800, up from ₦15,700.
Netflix has yet to release an official statement.
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Many Men Coming After Me, Not Sure Who To Pick — Nollywood Actress, Angela Okorie
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May 25, 2025By
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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has opened up about the overwhelming attention she’s receiving from men since her public breakup with oil magnate, Oil Money, expressing uncertainty about who to trust.
Speaking on her current ordeal about suitors, the movie star reposted a message suggesting that good women are rare and often taken for granted by the wrong men.
“A good woman is not easy to find nowadays. You have to steal her from a careless man who doesn’t value what he has,” the quote read.
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She questioned if this was the reason behind the recent flood of admirers in her inbox. “Is that why there are so many guys on my DM? God abeg o. I’m running for my life, and I don’t know who to trust anymore,” she wrote.
Her remarks come weeks after she confirmed her split from Oil Money, a relationship she had once showcased on social media. Angela explained that she had to end things due to his unfaithful lifestyle, branding him a pathological liar and narcissist.
In a previous post, she revealed that despite blocking him on all platforms, her ex continued to reach out through friends and even begged for forgiveness after tarnishing her name online. Angela also shared evidence of messages where he pleaded with her to return.
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The mother of one has since vowed never to flaunt another man publicly unless it leads to marriage. “It’s all deception,” she noted, warning other women to be cautious about romanticizing public relationships.
Earlier this year, the actress had clashed with a notorious Instagram blogger over false claims about her love life, making it clear that she would no longer tolerate the spread of misinformation.
“Too many good guys in my DM, but who’s real and who’s fake?” she quipped.
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Alleged $1m Fraud: P-Square’s Peter Lied About Education, Royalties, Bank Access–Defence Lawyer
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In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor, SAN, on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims.
The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge.
In one of the counts, Jude and his Northside Music Limited allegedly dishonestly converted the sum of $767,544.15 to his use.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
In his evidence in chief on May 16, Peter had narrated how he was allegedly defrauded by his brother Jude and Northside Entertainment.
However during cross examination, on Friday, defence lawyer, Onwuenwunor pointedly told the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi that Peter’s testimony was riddled with inconsistencies and outright fabrications intended to mislead the EFCC and tarnish the reputation of the defendant, Jude Okoye.
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During a heated cross-examination, the defence discredited Peter’s earlier statement to the EFCC in which he described himself as a graduate of the University of Abuja.
Contrary to that claim, Onwuenwunor revealed that Peter had, in fact, dropped out of the institution.
When confronted with the discrepancy between his oral claims and written EFCC testimony, Peter attempted to backtrack, stating that he had only said he “attended” the university.
However, the defence tendered the EFCC’s documented records in which Peter specifically described himself as a “graduate,” prompting him to admit in open court that he had not completed his studies.
Onwuenwunor further presented documentary evidence proving that Peter and his twin brother Paul were not only aware of but also had signatory access to Northside Entertainment Limited accounts.
Contrary to Peter’s earlier claim that Jude Okoye was the sole signatory and that he had no access to financial dealings, the defence produced a bank mandate clearly stating that Jude was a Category A signatory, while Peter and Paul were Category B signatories.
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The defence counsel also submitted bank statements that showed Peter personally withdrew large sums in both naira and dollars from the company’s account.
There were also multiple direct transfers made to him by Jude Okoye. These records stood in direct contradiction to Peter’s sworn statement that he never benefited financially from the company or from any deals executed under Jude’s management.
Onwuenwunor also questioned Peter over his claim regarding royalty payments from Mad Solutions, the company handling the P-Square music catalogue.
Peter had previously testified that he was unaware of the contract with Mad Solutions and had only received $25,000 and $20,000 in royalty payments, implying that Jude had siphoned the larger share.
But the defence countered the narrative by presenting documents to the court confirming that the agreement with Mad Solutions was signed by all three parties—Jude, Peter, and Paul—and that each had equal entitlement to royalty payments.
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The document contrary to Peter’s assertion, according to the defence, revealed that he actually received $4,330.47 and $5,837.35 as his first and second payments, respectively—figures far lower than the $25,000 and $20,000 he claimed under oath.
“Peter’s testimony before the EFCC is riddled with lies and misrepresentations. He has made multiple assertions that have now been shown to be false under cross-examination. This is not just a matter of forgetfulness. This is an intentional effort to mislead investigators and this honourable court,” Onwuenwunor told the court.
Justice Oshodi, while admitting several of the bank documents and EFCC statements into evidence, advised the defence to ensure all documents are made available to the prosecution ahead of further proceedings.
“If you intend to use a document, make it available to them to make the trial faster,” the judge said.
The trial was adjourned to October 10 and 17, 2025, for continuation of trial.
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