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Naira Marley testifies in Mohbad’s death inquest, denies involvement
Naira Marley testifies before a Coroner’s court regarding Mohbad’s death, denying any involvement and washing his hands off all allegations
Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has given his testimony before a Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, in the ongoing Coroner’s inquest seeking to uncover the cause of the tragic death of his former artist, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.
The inquest, which has garnered widespread attention, aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s untimely passing.
Appearing virtually on Friday, Naira Marley provided his account to Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, detailing his professional relationship with the late Mohbad.
The singer explained that he had signed Mohbad to his record label, Marlian Records, with the intention of producing four albums. However, due to frequent disagreements between Mohbad and his manager, Opere Babatunde, none of these albums were completed before Mohbad’s departure from the label.
Marley denied the allegations of abuse or molestation that have been circulating, particularly claims made by the late Mohbad in a viral video. In the video, Mohbad had accused Marley and the Marlian crew, suggesting they should be held responsible if anything were to happen to him.
Marley, however, refuted these accusations, pointing to a police report that cleared him of any wrongdoing. He further explained that Mohbad had later apologized for the video, attributing it to the artist being under the influence of drugs at the time.
When questioned about any potential disputes between him and Mohbad, Naira Marley denied there were any issues, asserting that the last time he saw the late artist was a year prior to his death, and he was not even in the country at the time of Mohbad’s passing. Marley also emphasized that he had no role in Mohbad’s death.
However, the testimony was contested by Oluwasanmi Falade, the late Mohbad’s lawyer, who disagreed with Marley’s version of events. Falade confirmed to the court that there was indeed a dispute between Mohbad and Marlian Records, particularly regarding unpaid royalties.
He revealed that Mohbad had sent several letters to the label, but received no response. The matter, he confirmed, had since been taken up in litigation before the Federal High Court.
Additionally, Falade testified that Mohbad had been attacked at Lekki Beach by music promoter Sam Larry, and under his legal counsel, Mohbad had reported the incident at the Force Headquarters. Despite the report, attempts to arrest Sam Larry had proven unsuccessful.
After hearing both testimonies, Magistrate Shotobi instructed Sam Larry to appear before the court for further questioning on the next adjourned date.
The Coroner also directed that the address of Mohbad’s driver be confirmed so that witness summons could be sent to him as well. Additionally, the pathologist who conducted an independent autopsy on Mohbad was ordered to submit their findings to the court and the Chief Coroner before the next hearing.
The Coroner’s court is set to reconvene on April 11, where Sam Larry is expected to testify. The proceedings continue to raise important questions about the circumstances surrounding the death of Mohbad, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.
Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.
The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.
“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.
Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.
An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.
Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.
Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.
The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.
In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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