Mohbad’s Single 'Peace' Climbs to No.1 on Apple Music Top 100

In the wake of the tragic passing of Nigerian music sensation Mohbad, the music charts have been witnessing an unexpected surge in his music.

Late Nigerian music star, Mohbad’s single ‘Peace’ has surged to No.1 on Nigeria’s Apple Music Top 100 chart.

This comes amidst controversy and speculation surrounding his death at 27.

Several of Mohbad’s songs are also ascending to prominent positions on music charts.

Mohnad’s musical success after his death is bittersweet for fans who are both grieving his loss and celebrating his musical legacy.

Adding a twist to this is the fact that the artist had somewhat predicted it.

Recently, an unreleased song featuring Mohbad surfaced.

In the song, the late artist appeared to hint at his death and the aftermath.

“When I’m there no more, people will love me more. Talk about the things I’ve done, discuss my right and wrongs,”Mohbad sang.

The song has left fans both saddened and puzzled, raising questions about whether Mohbad had a premonition of what was to come.

Mohbad had filed a petition months before his death, seeking justice and protection for himself before his demise.

The petition was filed by the late artist against Sam Larry, an aide to Naira Marley.

The petition, dated June 2023, details an incident in which Mohbad was allegedly harassed and assaulted on the set of a music video shoot with Zlatan Ibile.

This revelation has made netizens question the Nigerian police response to such incidents and the need for accountability and justice.

Samklef shared the petition with the public. He has been vocal about the situation surrounding Mohbad’s passing.

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known by his stage name Mohbad. The young musical genius was a multi-faceted artist who was a rapper, singer, and songwriter who became a national sensation after signing to Marlian Records by Naira Marley. He rose to international prominence after collaborating with recording artist and producer Rexxie on the release of Ko Po Ke (KPK).

Mohbad was said to have begun his music career at a young age, primarily with rap songs. Because of the competitive nature of the industry, he added singing while growing up in music and understanding the importance of being versatile as a Nigerian rapper.

Since it is a trademark that as a rapper in Nigeria, you have to know how to sing unless you want to be cashing out big compared to the singers, Mohbad Oba Imole didn’t miss out on that moving train as he not only ventured into the singing aspect of music but also perfected his singing sound.

His major breakthrough came after he was signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Records alongside Zinoleesky, Fabian Blu, and C Blvck. This was his biggest breaking deal in the industry since his invasion.

However, Mohbad took a crucial choice just two years ago, breaking ties with Marlian Records in 2022. This decision followed a public spat between Mohbad and his previous label boss, Naira Marley. Naira Marley was accused of domestic violence by the young artist, who said he was physically assaulted on the behest of his former mentor. Mohbad’s decision to find a separate management to oversee his music and business operations sparked this ugly split.

His labelmates, Zinoleesky, C Blvck, and Fabian Blu, are close friends. His parents are pastors in a white garment church, but his siblings and other family members are unknown. Mohbad is a brand influencer in addition to being a musician. He uses his celebrity to help brands in the country sell their products and services.

Legal issues also hampered the young artist’s journey. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) captured Mohbad, along with fellow musician Zinoleesky and four others, in February 2022. The arrest was made when hard narcotics, including MDMA and cannabis, were discovered in their home in Lagos’ upmarket Lekki neighborhood.

The arrest itself sparked outrage, with viral footage on social media showing NDLEA agents forcibly invading the musicians’ residence in the early hours of a Thursday morning. Witnesses reported that the arrest took place without search warrants and that the Marlian singers were mistreated throughout the operation. Images of NDLEA cops wielding clubs and firing warning shots into the air as they herded artists into waiting vehicles circulated widely.

Mohbad passed away on Tuesday, 12 September 2023, his associate and musician Olamide said in a statement. Mohbad, aged only 27 with offstage name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba.

September 15, 2023