Nigerian singer Naira Marley has once again found himself in the spotlight, facing backlash for allegedly offensive lyrics in an upcoming Zinoleesky track.
The controversy is heightened as it coincides with the one-year anniversary of the untimely death of his former artist, Mohbad.
Nigerian music icon Azeez Fashola, popularly referred to as Naira Marley, is back in the spotlight.
This time, he is encountering criticism for what are allegedly offensive lyrics in a forthcoming Zinoleesky song.
The fact that it falls on the one-year anniversary of his previous artist Mohbad’s untimely death only serves to intensify the issue. Fans are agitated after screen grabs of Naira’s lyrics went viral on social media.
“Leave that opp boy in a casket” is one of the startling lines that has drawn notice. This has prompted many to wonder if Mohbad is the direct target.
The song further escalates the matter by mentioning Sam Larry, Naira Marley’s problematic companion.
The screenshots quickly went viral, and comments flooded the internet. Commenters debated if Naira’s remarks were a deliberate jab at the deceased Mohbad or only a sad accident.
Take a look at the remarks below:
After Mohbad’s tragic death, Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry faced intense backlash. Many Nigerians accused them of playing a role in the untimely passing of the 27-year-old artist.
The response was immediate and severe, with outraged fans fiercely attacking Naira Marley’s reputation, causing significant damage to his public image.
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