Naira Marley also threatened to sue those making unfounded allegations against him henceforth
By Kehinde Okeowo
Afrobeats singer, Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has said he will be suing popular Nigerian record producer, Solomon Oyeniyi better known as K-Solo for “making unfounded allegations and false statements” against him.
The ace music producer had during an interview in September claimed the ‘Opotoyi’ crooner had a hand in the tragic death of his former signee, Mohbad.
Speaking on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, K-Solo said: “Naira Marley can’t tell me he is not involved. He has a hand in Mohbad’s death.”
However, reacting a month later via a statement issued on Thursday by his media team, Naira Marley announced that he would be initiating legal action against K-Solo for “defamation of character”.
He went on to warn those making unsubstantiated claims against him to desist as such statements will henceforth have consequences.
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The team further noted that these allegations not only tarnish the image of the accused but perpetuate baseless claims that spread like wildfire.
The statement read: “The legal team representing Naira Marley will be initiating legal action against K-Solo for defamation of character. It is essential to emphasize that making unfounded allegations and false statements can have far-reaching consequences.
“Accusations of this nature not only tarnish the image of the accused but also perpetuate baseless claims that have spread like wildfire because elements like K-Solo and others (especially two known actresses) have spearheaded the campaign of calumny against the person of Naira for reasons best known to them.
“In the past, we kept quiet because we wanted to honour the memory of the dead and honour the relationship with him but we realized many people are setting a negative agenda and spreading a negative narrative against Naira Marley. We will no longer fold our hands and watch people with a negative agenda drag Naira Marley.
“From this moment on, anyone who alleges must present concrete proof not only on the Internet but also in a Court of Law. Every falsehood and rumor will be met with severity and full weight of the law.”