Julius Okorie
Nigeria-British singer and founder of controversial Malian Movement, AFeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, is singing Hosanna in the Highest, following his acquittal in court for alleged involvement in death of Afro beat singer, Mohbad.
Magistrate Ejiro Kubenji, who presided over the case, dismissed claims linking Naira Marley, music promoter, Sam Larry, Omodunni Ibrahim (Prime boy) and Mohbad’s former manager, Opere Babatunde, to his death.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a statement posted online, an elated Naira Marley thanked God Almighty for vindicating him and proving his innocence.
His statement via @officialnairam1 reads: “And whoever puts all his trust in Allah, he will be enough for him. (65:3).”
Followers of the ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy ‘ originator, estimated to be about 5.2 million, have hit cloud nine following the judgment, which has come to them as a huge relief.
His post has, however, drawn mixed reactions with his die hard supporters expressing relief at the judgment, while some who defer with his life style and outcome of the case expressed displeasure.
@Ashabul_Jannaah said: “Indeed! There is no greater security than placing complete trust in Allah. He is always enough.”
@OlawolaO said: “From day one, I knew you were innocent of every allegation people need to see everything from the side of a business man after investing on a artist and you don’t get to enjoy them may be a very serious issue between the label and the artist but incase.”
@EngrYhusuff said: “This life sweet ooo, the same people wae dey look for naira that time to kill for nothing, are still the same people here begging him for money, Allah is really wonderful, may what we no nothing about Neva befall us.”
But there are some who are not ready to applaud the controversial singer in what can be described as his moment of triumph.
@Folasheycrown22 said: “Devil self knows Bible and Quran.” while @NachouBae chose to hand in an advice saying “Try dey rest abeg. You really need am.”
@_patrioticCFC said: “Well, you realised your vulgar lifestyle is not gonna be enough for you. You see how everyone rejected you based on hearsay of something that didn’t happen. Go back to Allah (SWT) and seek forgiveness. He’s the only One that will never forsake you.”
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While Naira Marley and others who were acquitted are counting and naming their blessings one by one, same cannot be said of the duo of Mohbad’s auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and his friend, Ayobami Sadiq, as the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has directed that they be prosecuted for acts of negligence contrary to Section 251 (e) of the Criminal Law, Ch C.17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, was a rising Nigerian Afrobeat artist, who tragically died on September 12, 2023 at 27. His sudden death sparked widespread controversy and speculation leading to protest and call for thorough investigation.
Videos had surfaced after his death in distress, days leading to his death with allegations of bullying, threats and assaults from his former associates including Naira Marley and Sam Larry.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
