Popular Nigerian Singer, Mohbad Is Dead and Mohbad Cause of death has been revealed.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Mohbad, a 27-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter, has tragically passed away, sending shockwaves through the music industry and his fan base.
This Nigeria News platform understands that Mohbad death heartbreaking news was initially revealed by music executive Ovie on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Mohbad Cause of Death
As of the time of filing this report, NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Mohbad cause of death remains unknown, leaving fans and fellow artists in a state of mourning and disbelief. However, some music fans believe Mohbad committed suicide.
In a chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, another singer and friend to the late Mohbad, Bella Shmurda said Mohbad attempted to commit suicide during his ordeal but was prevented by friends.
He said, “There was a time, me and Mohbad were in an apartment and Mohbad was like he wanted to jump from the upstairs because of the issues he was having with his record label. We held him by the window. Mohbad had almost jumped, it was his girlfriend that entered the room and saw him sitting down at the window.”
An unconfirmed report says Mohbad cause of death could be attributed to a spiritual attack. “The person that called me said they hit him with juju at a show in Ikorodu”, a chat explaining the cause of Mohbad death read.
Mohbad is dead: Who is Mohbad
Mohbad had been a rising star in the Nigerian music scene, known for his distinctive blend of pop, Afrobeat, and hip-hop. He also gained recognition for his talent as a songwriter and lyricist.
The Mohbad released his debut album titled “Imole,” which achieved considerable commercial success in 2022. The album featured hit tracks like “See My Benz,” “Kimi,” and “Ronaldo,” solidifying his position in the industry.
Mohbad Naira Marley rift and Marlian Music exit
NewsOnline Nigeria recalls that late Mohbad’s management announced his exit from the record label on Tuesday, October 25, as his legal team released a statement asserting that Mohbad’s exit was as a result of the constant attacks he received, which were orchestrated by Naira Marley, and unpaid royalties since 2019.
The “KPK” crooner’s exit comes weeks after he took to Twitter on October 5, to reveal bloodied bodies, claiming that it was as a result of being assaulted by the Marlian crew, because he requested to have his manager changed.
“Just because I want to change my manager who is their brother, see what they did to me at Marlian House,” he had tweeted, saying “World pls help me oo I’m dying inside.”
Revealing that he was at the hospital for a CT Scan for head impact and chest X-ray as a result of the assault, he added “I’m not high oo cos that is what dey always say just to die down everything.”
Mohbad accused Naira Marley of being present during the assault and doing nothing to stop it.
The artiste also accused Marlian Music record label of refusing to pay him his royalties from monetised intellectual content and advances as mutually agreed since 2019.
“In contravention of the terms of the arrangement between our client and yourself, you have failed to pay any advances as mutually agreed by both parties since 2019 till date;
“You have also failed to pay all royalties due our client from all his intellectual property works monetized, released and utilised by you from 2019 till date,” the document read.
Meanwhile, NewsOnline Nigeria reports Mohbad death is an immense loss to the Nigerian music landscape, leaving a void that will be deeply felt by fans and peers alike.
The passing of Mohbad is an immense loss to the Nigerian music landscape, leaving a void that will be deeply felt by fans and peers alike.
See some reactions to Singer Mohbad death below:
@kadunaconnect: “Nooooooo way I was listening to his album yesterday.”
@360hustle01: “Damn! How na ? I love this boy too much to watch him pass like this.”
@MideRaphael: “Omo OvieO no kere ninu Aiye oo. Omo this is sadden Omo I can’t say I refuse to believe but mehn this life get as e be. It is well.”
@IjomaHarrison: “Jesus guys stop what happened … how.”
@cheekay_: “This is heartbreaking what happened?
