Fuji artist Akorede Babatunde Okunola, widely recognized as Saheed Osupa, has expressed his grief over the passing of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, who was known by his stage name, Mohbad.
Mohbad tragically left us on a Tuesday, just at the age of 27.
Following the public announcement of his passing, celebrities, fans, and fellow Nigerians have been expressing their reactions to the sudden loss.
Notably, Fuji artist Osupa shared his condolences on his social media platform to commemorate the late singer.
He wrote, ” Too painful to witness the sudden death, of a young promising rising star @iammohbad May Almighty God grant him an eternal rest, and give his family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss”
See his post below:
Famous9ja recall that yesterday, on September 13th, 2023, the beloved Nigerian artist Mohbad, whose birth name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, was laid to rest. He sadly passed away on September 12th, 2023, at the young age of 27.
Mohbad had been associated with “Marlian Records,” under the mentorship of Naira Marley, until he parted ways with the label in 2022.
He leaves behind a legacy of chart-topping songs, including Imole, Peace, KPK, Pariwo, Ask About Me, and many more, endearing him to fans far and wide.
Recall that the wife of the late singer Mohbad has revealed the circumstances surrounding his passing. She shared the details on her Instagram Stories, explaining that her late husband had been battling for his life before ultimately succumbing.
She recounted how Mohbad had taken steps to process their visas to hide from individuals who were pursuing him before his tragic demise.
The wife, although not explicitly pointing fingers at those responsible for her late husband’s death, alluded to possible connections, possibly hinting at his former boss, Naira Marley.
However, the exact cause of his demise remains uncertain, as there is no concrete evidence to definitively explain the circumstances surrounding his death.
