Mohbad: I will soon return to Nigeria to honour Police invitation, Naira Marley says

As exclusively revealed by Per Second News days back, embattled Nigerian music star and founder of Marilian Music, Naira Marley, has confirmed he would be returning to Nigeria to honour Police invitation.

Per Second News had exclusively reported that the singer may cut short his stay abroad and return to Nigeria following his alleged involvement in the death of his protégé , IleriOluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

In a statement released by Marley on Tuesday evening, the singer maintained that he had no hand in the death of Mohbad, insisting that those who are linking him with the Mohbad’s shocking demise should desist from spreading wicked rumours against him.

He said: “In the last few days, there has been a lot of onslaught on my person and reputation globally over the death of my former signee.

“All manner of stories has been woven against me in respect of his untimely death, I have not only been in shock over the death of the deceased whom I considered to be my brother and member of our music family, but over the various lies spread and threats against me.

“Before I progress further, let me say that as it is traumatic for a lot of people to bear the reality of Ileri’s death so it is to me.

“May his gentie soul continue to rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear his loss.

“Permit me to categoricaly state that I have no hand in the death of Ilerioluwa, either directly or indirectly, it not unusual in the industry. just like in several other industries to have family friction, even amongst blood relatives.

“Truly, we had our own share of misunderstandings whilst working together, but the disagreement between us was never to the extent being painted by some hirelings.

“It never degenerated to the extent of wishing each other death. Even at that, we were resolving our business disputes legally before he had passed.

“I have chosen not to say anything since due to being distraught over his death and in order not to jeopardise the investigation being carried out by the govemment agencies.

“In addition, I have been out of the country since the 31st of August, 2023 and l’m yet to return.

“In light of the police invitation, I am making arrangements to return to the country to assist the investigation and give my version of the events.

“I am fully cooperating with the Police team and certainly have no reason to be a fugitive when I have no hand in his death.

“I am certain that the culprit behind his death and has a vendetta against me and are fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them.

“In due time the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death will be unveiled and the world will know the truth.

This kind scenario of attempting to set someone up is not novel in industry as other great musicians have experienced the same and came out better and stronger.”

Marley added:“Mine will not be an exception as l am innocent of the accusations. Mohbad left the label in September 2022, the label accepted his departure, Marlian Music did not stop or interfere with his career or releases since and he has been with one RPM.

“Legal efforts were made to reconcile his concerns regarding the work we had done together.”