Drama Unfolds As Naira Marley Declares Mohbad’s Death Was ‘Planned From The Start’ [Video]

Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has broken his silence on the controversies surrounding the tragic death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), and the alleged involvement of music promoter Sam Larry.

In a viral video circulating online, Marley appeared visibly emotional as he spoke about the loss, describing Mohbad’s death as “premeditated” — suggesting there were deeper motives behind the incident, rather than it being a mere accident.

Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, sparking nationwide outrage, street protests, and the viral #Justice4Mohbad campaign. His body was later exhumed for autopsy amid intensified police investigations.

During that period, both Marley and Sam Larry came under heavy fire following allegations of bullying and harassment that many believed contributed to the singer’s untimely demise. While Marley had consistently denied involvement, this new video marks his most direct and emotional attempt to clear his name.

Naira Marley Speaks

Addressing the viral clip of Sam Larry confronting Mohbad, Marley insisted the video was being misrepresented:

“The first time I saw that video was when everyone else did. I was shocked, but I knew it wasn’t recent because Sam Larry wasn’t even in Nigeria at the time — he was abroad. That’s why I asked questions.

When I confronted him, he explained he only approached Mohbad over money owed. He claimed he tapped a chair but never touched him. I watched the video again and truly, there was no physical contact. Later, Zlatan even confirmed they had gone to eat together afterward.”

Marley went further to suggest that the timing of the video’s release pointed to a setup:

“It looked like someone deliberately released that video at that time to frame things differently. If it really happened as people claim, why hasn’t the cameraman or others present come forward to testify?”

The singer maintained that Mohbad’s death was not a coincidence, but a carefully orchestrated act, hinting that the truth was being buried beneath propaganda and public outrage.