Naira Marley Addresses Relationship With Mohbad, Says He Advised Him Against Substance Use
- Nigerian music executive Naira Marley trended online as he addressed speculations surrounding his former signee Mohbad's death
- Legit.ng earlier reported that the Soapy hitmaker hinted at confessing his side of the story on the controversial issue
- In a recent video, the controversial singer alleged that late Mohbad struggled with hard substances, triggering reactions online
Nigerian music executive Azeez Adeshina Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has spoken on his relationship with late singer Mohbad.
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Marlian boss revealed to fans and critics on Monday, August 19, his readiness to share his side of the story amid controversies surrounding the singer’s death.
Source: Instagram
In a clip from the lengthy confession hosted on YouTube, the "Soapy" hitmaker disclosed that Mohbad was allegedly introduced to a hard substance known as Ice by his friends.
Naira claimed that he advised his former signee against taking such substances, noting that Mohbad apologised for his actions and revealed that he used hard substances due to stress.
Watch the video below:
Mohbad’s death in September 2023 shook the music industry. His sudden passing was followed by widespread protests, candlelight vigils, and intense scrutiny of his strained relationship with Marlian Music.
Even though a Lagos state coroner cleared both Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, of direct involvement in the tragedy, the weight of public opinion has never left them.
Source: Instagram
For many Nigerians, the story is still incomplete, and perhaps that is why Marley’s latest tweet has generated so much interest.
Nigerians react to Naira Marley’s video
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
unbothered_emmy said:
"Thank God VDM made them see the truth 👏👏."
kellyofenugu said:
"No matter what, try to stay alive. Rest in peace moh."
mblanconelz said:
"Naira you're the king of drцgs and smoking shiit...All of you in your record label smoke shiiit. That's not the question, did you bully him or not? Did you beat him instruct your boys to beat him up on several occasions? Did you frustrate and threaten those calling him for shows? Are you owning him royalties? Mobad dropped enough evidences confirmed by those around him even this his father confirmed it that he witnessed item."
king_urch001 said:
"So what are you giving Zinolesky that made him look like Opkoroko aba."
esc6345 said:
"Make @nigeriapoliceforce investigate Wunmi and Her Mama Abeg."
ehiz._igabali said:
"I really feel for naira, he really tried for Mohbad."
juliet_adura said:
"Anyone supporting him May what happened to moh happen to u and ur household."
king_blinky21 said:
"If you know the ice king hit button 😂😂😂😂."
shakurbottleboii said:
"Ice or colos will only damage your life , I know how lost I was when i started taking CO that year , I had to summon courage to get rid of it cos I don fight with everybody in my circle, people wey suppose Dey help me one way or another but thank God for life sha."
Iyabo Ojo: Naira Marley drops cryptic post
Legit.ng earlier reported that music star Naira Marley shared a cryptic post that left many speculating who he was referring to.
He made the tweet on X, formerly Twitter, with a music emoji. The words of the caption are a corrupt version of one of his songs with Young Jonn, titled Mafo, and released in 2022.
Lyrics of the original song read,
"To ba ti lo'wo lapo (To ba ti lo'wo lapo). Asabi to'n sha Dollar. Awon padi mi to'n shey wire. Eko dun ju bayii lo..."
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
