In a tragic turn of events, the Nigerian music industry is mourning the loss of one of its rising stars, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as MohBad. The former Marlian record signee reportedly passed away at the tender age of 27.
The heart-wrenching news was first shared by music executive Ovie, who took to his X (formerly Twitter) page with the hashtag #Ovieo to break the somber development to the public. He simply stated, “Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day.”
Adding to the sorrow, Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, posted a cryptic message on his X handle. In one tweet, he wrote, “Damn! MohBad (sic),” and in another, “This life (sic).” These posts suggest the profound impact of MohBad’s passing on his fellow artists.
Tragically, an old video of Bella Shmurda resurfaced online moments after the news of MohBad’s death emerged. In this video, Bella Shmurda revealed that MohBad had previously battled mental health issues, including a disturbing suicide attempt. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support within the music industry.
MohBad had gained recognition and a devoted fanbase for his music, including hits like “KPK,” “Peace,” “Komajesun,” and “Pariwo.” However, details surrounding the cause of his untimely death and the location where it occurred remain shrouded in mystery as of the time of this report.
It is worth mentioning that MohBad had previously been entangled in controversies, particularly regarding his former record label, Marlian Music. He had publicly accused his former label boss, Naira Marley, of orchestrating an assault against him, which fueled a significant rift in the music industry.
Bella Shmurda, a fellow artist and friend, recounted the harrowing episode of MohBad’s suicide attempt during a conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Bella Shmurda shared, “There was a time, me and Mohbad were in an apartment, and Mohbad was like he wanted to jump from the upstairs because of the issues he was having with his record label. We held him by the window. Mohbad had almost jumped; it was his girlfriend that entered the room and saw him sitting down at the window.”
The passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as MohBad, has left a void in the Nigerian entertainment industry. As reports from close associates confirm this unfortunate event, fans and fellow artists are left in a state of mourning. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain uncertain, but his legacy as a talented rapper and singer will undoubtedly endure in the hearts of his admirers and peers.