In a poignant interview with BBC Yoruba, the father of the late Nigerian musician Mohbad has bravely disclosed distressing details surrounding the events leading to his son’s tragic death. The grieving father recounted how he attempted to influence Naira Marley to guide his son on a better path, emphasizing the emotional impact of witnessing his son Mohbad dining with the influential artist.
However, Mohbad’s father revealed a darker side to the relationship, stating that his son had confided in him about experiencing repeated physical abuse, allegedly at the hands of those within the music industry, including an incident during a film shoot with Zlatan.
Despite reporting the initial abuse to the police, Mohbad’s father claimed that no action was taken, leaving his son living in constant fear. Expressing his desperation for justice, the father, who is a preacher, spoke of his reluctance to pursue traditional legal avenues due to religious convictions. He even raised the possibility of a DNA test to uncover the truth.
In Mohbad’s father’s own words during the interview:
My son died at about 3 pm; nobody called me. By the time I got to his house, it was 10 pm, and I saw a lot of crowd. We were denied a police report at the station. We tried to take him to the mortuary, but there was no space; I couldn’t be watching him in the house. I had to bury him. Nigerians should forgive me if I offended them. Nobody loves him like me.”
He continued,
I have never seen Samlarry before in my life. The first day I went to Naira Marley’s house, Mohbad was eating, and Naira picked a spoon and was eating with him. This really touched me that he loved him so much, but my son told me Naira was evil.”
The heart-wrenching interview sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals within the music industry and raises questions about the responsibility of those in positions of influence. As the story unfolds, it has sparked discussions about the need for justice and accountability within the entertainment sector.
