27-year-old singer Mohbad鈥檚 death has been a topic of discussion in the Nigerian media over the last few days. His fans, colleagues and friends amongst others have called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Unfortunately, the issue has now led to several social media users sharing clickbaity, unconfirmed stories about everything from the singer鈥檚 struggle with his old label, Marlian Records, to activities that may have led to his demise.
Here are 14 verifiable events we鈥檝e gleaned from the situation so far.
Naira Marley signed Mohbad in October 2019
Mohbad was a part of Naira Marley鈥檚 record label, Marlian Records, until his exit in October 2022. He was signed in 2019 alongside Cblvck, Zinoleesky and Fabian Blu. In October 2020, the singer celebrated his one-year anniversary with the record label in a Twitter post.
Mohbad terminated his contract with Marlian Records in October 2022
Mohbad officially parted ways with Marlian Records in October 2022, following a series of call-outs on social media. He accused the label boss, Naira Marley, of orchestrating attacks against him.
A from the record label and the termination of his contract from October 7, 2022.
Mohbad launched his own music outfit in November 2022
After departing Marlian Records and terminating his contract, Mohbad and released hit songs like Weekend, Ask About Me, Peace and Beast in the months that followed.
Mohbad was an emergency hypertensive patient
In October 2022, Mohbad revealed in a Twitter post that he was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed as an emergency hypertensive patient.
The singer鈥檚 close friend and colleague, Bella Shmurda, spoke about his hypertensive condition in a 2023 interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.
Mohbad suffered assault from Sam Larry in June 2023
In June 2023, socialite and friend of Naira Marley was filmed disrupting a music video production while Mohbad and Zlatan Ibile were on set. Zlatan quickly interceded and stopped Larry, who looked about to assault Mohbad.
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Mohbad filed a petition against Sam Larry in June 2023
After the music video shoot incident in June 2023, Mohbad filed an official petition to the police, accusing Sam Larry and his accomplices of damaging equipment worth 鈧5 million and ruining the shoot which cost 鈧8 million.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023
There were prior to the singer鈥檚 demise, but his management on his Twitter and Instagram pages, confirming his death.
Concerning circumstances surrounding his death
Mohbad鈥檚 management shared a on Saturday, September 16, noting that 鈥淭he circumstances surrounding his death are truly painful, and we are open to provide any cooperation necessary to the authorities to carry out any investigations.鈥
No autopsy conducted before he was buried
The singer died in Ikorodu, Lagos state, on Tuesday, September 12. He was on Wednesday, September 13, before any autopsy was carried out on his remains. In a video , the late singer鈥檚 dad explained that he was buried customary to Yoruba culture, which frowns against keeping a deceased person鈥檚 body for long if both parents are alive.
Police confirmed receipt of Mohbad鈥檚 June 2023 petition
According to Oluniyi Ogundeyi, spokesperson of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Mohbad鈥檚 petition was , but the singer failed to show up to defend his case and provide proof of his allegations.
Ongoing investigation into Mohbad鈥檚 demise
The PRO of the Nigerian Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement shared on September 14, stated that the force is committed to carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad鈥檚 demise.
On September 16, Police PRO of the Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin announced a special investigation team within the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) will coordinate the investigation.
The police haven鈥檛 invited Sam Larry and Naira Marley
Some social media users have claimed that the police have invited Sam Larry and Naira Marley for questioning. However, according to , the claim is untrue. While the police have set up a special investigation team, neither of these individuals have been invited for questioning.
Naira Marley has lost over 500k followers on Instagram
Marlian records boss, Naira Marley, has lost over 500k followers on , following outrage from Nigerians who hold a grudge against him for allegedly mistreating Mohbad while he was signed to the label. As of Tuesday morning, the day of Mohbad鈥檚 passing, he had 7.5 million followers. At the moment, he has 6.9 million followers.
Police open to exhuming Mohbad鈥檚 body for autopsy
During an IG Live with media personality Daddy Freeze on Thursday, September 14, SP Benjamin Hundeyin noted that the police are open to exhuming Mohbad鈥檚 remains for an autopsy if it will help determine the cause of death.
鈥淚f need be, the body will be exhumed. It is not too late. The body can be exhumed and an autopsy can be performed.鈥
However, there have been no further announcements from the police confirming that the singer鈥檚 remains have been exhumed for an autopsy.聽
Autopsy conducted
On September 21, at 1:15 p.m., SP Hundeyin announced on Twitter that the police had exhumed the singer鈥檚 body to conduct an autopsy.
About seven hours later, he tweeted announcing that the autopsy had been completed and all that remained was a result.
The quickness of the announcement stirred mixed reactions with some Nigerians raising questions about how long an autopsy examination takes.
According to a Web MD , 鈥淭he exam usually takes 1 to 2 hours鈥.聽
91大神 asked a medical officer who explained that the test takes one to two hours. The result takes longer, and the waiting time can range from six to 12 weeks.
This is a developing story.
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