Naira Marley also said he’s been out of Nigeria before Mohbad’s death and only learnt about it on social media
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nigerian rapper and record label owner, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has said he is willing to surrender to the police if the security agency can guarantee his safety.
The police are currently investigating the death of late singer, lerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records, a music label
owned by Naira Marley.
However, prior to the death of the artiste, he had alleged that the ‘Soapy’ crooner sponsored hoodlums to bully and threaten him after he exited his record label controversially in 2022.
Speaking on the development in an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night, Naira Marley said he was ready to turn himself in if his safety could be guaranteed.
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He also stated that he has been out of the country since August 31, 2023, and only found out about Mohbad’s death on social media.
Speaking during the chat, he said, “I was out of Nigeria from the 31st of August. I’ve been with my family up till date. I haven’t been to Nigeria [since then] that’s one.
“Two, He [Mohbad] has left Marlian Music since… I don’t know the particular date but since 2022, he has left Marlian Music. We’ve not stopped him from dropping music or anything. He has been working with one PR [firm] or something like that ever since.
“So, when I heard about his death, it was shocking to me. I was out of the country as well. So, I have to find out what was wrong with him just as much as everybody is trying to find out. So, I’m just finding out what was wrong with him online. I’m seeing all the lies too. But we’ve to focus on the fact that: who was he with? How did he die?
“If you’re blaming me, how did I kill him? I have nothing to do with his death or whatsoever. I was so hurt when I heard that. I’ve nothing whatsoever to do with his death.”
Naira Marley added: “I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety.
“I don’t belong to any cult. I don’t know what a cult is. I have been running away from all these people. I’m actually anti-cult.”
