In a never-seen fashion, the heart of millions of Afrobeats fans has been severely broken after Mohbad, a young, promising, and multi-talented singer, passed mysteriously on Tuesday, September 12 2023. According to initial reports, the fast-rising rapper died from an ear infection. But what was reported as a natural death has unravelled as a conspiracy to cover up an execution. Since his heartbreaking passing, there have been a series of allegations and counter-allegations over who is responsible for Mohbad’s sudden and tragic death. Fingers are pointing towards his former boss, Naira Marley, a famous Afrobeats singer and Music Executive accused of bullying Mohbad to death alongside his associate, Sam Larry, for daring to leave his record label.
If there is any truth, a viral video of the young singer looking abused, crying out and asking fans to hold Naira Marley responsible if he dies has now become evidence. Also, despite being a Christian, the way the rapper was buried hurriedly buried with what looked like a broken neck has also raised many eyebrows. Is there more to Mohbad’s death than meets the eye? At the time of passing, the talented, vibrant and energetic singer planned to release a new album he named after his five-month-old son, which has only further angered Nigerians, who are now clamouring for justice. Who killed Mohbad? Did he die of natural causes? Or is someone else involved? And What is Naira Marley’s connection to his untimely passing?
