Nollywood actress and human rights advocate Iyabo Ojo has addressed the recent release of her past conversations by Naira Marley.
She clarified that in 2020, as a TikTok influencer, she promoted various artists’ songs, including Naira Marley’s, after his team reached out through her son, Festus.
Following this, Naira Marley expressed his gratitude via direct message, and she extended invitations to him for her movie premiere and her mother’s burial ceremony.
Iyabo Ojo emphasized that her interactions were solely professional and aimed at supporting artists.
As a TikTok sensation, I’ve promoted various artists’ songs, including Naira Marley. In 2020, I promoted his song after his team contacted me through my son Festus.
Naira Marley thanked me via DM, and I also invited him to my movie premiere and my mother’s burial party.
As someone who supports emerging artists, I’ve helped many young musicians promote their work. I’ve allowed them to use my lounge for shows, promoted their songs on TikTok, or introduced them to music producers like Naira Marley. For example, Fabian was signed by Naira Marley but left due to personal issues, and my nephew’s music style didn’t align with Naira Marley’s label.
However, when disturbing videos and petitions alleged that Sam Larry, Naira Marley’s friend, bullied Mohbad, a young artist who tragically lost his life, I questioned Naira Marley’s inaction. I never accused him of killing Mohbad, but the evidence suggests Mohbad’s life was threatened.
My issue with Naira Marley stems from his failure to intervene in Mohbad’s bullying. Furthermore, I’ve been made aware of allegations regarding Naira Marley’s involvement in other disturbing incidents, which will be addressed in court if necessary.
I won’t turn a blind eye to injustice, even if it involves someone I’m close to. I interact with many celebrities via DM, including Vice Versa, and I won’t hesitate to speak out against injustice, regardless of our past interactions. Naira Marley, you were mistaken if you thought I’d stay silent.
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Many netizens react as she speaks up following the release of their chat.
Lade wrote: He will soon meet us in 2025 ma’am Bcus him still dey 2021 😂 no stress yourself
Iam gerald wrote: The boy na clown he is seeking for an attention. This is chat of. 2022 na long time ago we Dey 2025😂
Addie wrote: Ignore him. He wants to use you to trend.
Balo wrote: I’m looking for the importance of the chat sef 🤷🏾 We don read am, the chat didn’t say they have met, we dey chat no mean say i don see you face to face. And this chat only reveal how great Iyabo is. Always looking out for others 👏
Triple wrote: Who is naira Marley ?Shey up coming artist yen ? 😂
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