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MohBad: Seven Takeaways From Naira Marley’s Interview With Reno Omokri

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3 years ago

September 29, 2023

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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.

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.

“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.

“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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Why I Stopped Attending Church Service – Funke Akindele

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service.

The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service.

While explaining that she’s always the one they take pictures of, the actress said she now joins church service online.

Akindele said “Anytime I go to church, I am always the one they take pictures of. So I will join online.”

Recall that in 2022, Akindele openly identified herself with the Celestial Church of Christ.

“Every time I have challenges I go to the Celestial church quietly at night for solutions. But I have to stop hiding and publicly identify with the church”, she said.

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‘My Mum Started Quoting Bible’ — Shank Sparks Debate After Tattoo Confession

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity.

The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm.

According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense.

“The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said.

He explained that his mother strongly opposed the act, citing religious reasons and warning him against marking his body.

“She told me, ‘did I ask you to draw my name? I don’t like it. Don’t do tattoo again. God said don’t mark your body,’” he recalled.

Shank, however, said he challenged her stance by pointing out what he described as a contradiction.

“I asked her, if you say I should leave my body the way God created it, why do you shave your hair? You that shave hair and me that draw tattoo, we are committing the same sin,” he added.

The content creator used the moment to advise young people navigating similar situations with parents, stressing the importance of independence when making personal decisions.

“Just make sure you’re independent before doing what your parents are not comfortable with,” he said.

Amid the conversation, Shank also unveiled a new tattoo on his back with the inscription “Lit Gang,” a move that has further fueled reactions among fans.

While some social media users backed his arguement on personal choice and self-expression, others sided with his mother, citing cultural and religious concerns about body markings.

The development has continued to generate debate online, highlighting the growing tension between traditional beliefs and modern youth culture in Nigeria’s entertainment space.

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Drama As Eniola Badmus Challenges Funke Akindele To Celebrity Boxing Fight

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

Prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”