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Iyabo Ojo, the Nigerian actress, has talked about Mohbad.
The actress, on Wednesday, described death as a sad reality following the demise of the late popular artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad.
While posting memories she had with the late artiste on her Instagram handle, @iyaboojofesprins, Ojo also sent a condolence message to MohBad’s partner and her five-month-old son.
The mother of two noted how death is inevitable as she said his demise was shocking and painful.
The actress confirmed MohBad’s jovial spirit and described him as someone who didn’t like trouble.
She wrote, “Death….is one shocking and painful reality that is inevitable. It’s so hard to accept.
“We say we can’t question God, but God knows I have sinned against him. Bcos I have questioned him one too many times.
“It’s a hard acceptance, to ri hmmmmm eni kan lomo ooooo
“At Mohbad, I will never forget the 3 days we toured together in the UK for the One Africa Music festival. Very calm, respectful, and at the same time jovial. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
“My condolences go out to his family, most especially his dear wife and son. May God grant you the fortitude to bear your loss.
“It is well.”
The former Marlian record signee died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.
Nigeria’s number one man, President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting a delegation led by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, at the council chamber of the State House, Abuja, according to The PUNCH reports.
Although the purpose of the meeting is not yet public, The PUNCH gathered that the participants will present a document containing key recommendations on quelling farmer-herder clashes nationwide.
A source who spoke with The PUNCH correspondent said the meeting which began at about 3:00 local time requires the presence of the service chiefs as it borders on national security.
Since 1999, farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria have claimed thousands of lives as disputes over arable land resources between herders and farmers festers in the country’s North Central.
On August 29, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, put the total number of lives lost at over 60,000 when he opened a stakeholders’ interactive session held by the House Ad-hoc Committee.
The session was themed ‘Recurring Annual Clashes Between Farmers and Herders In Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area Of Gombe State, And Neighbouring Local Government Areas, including Other Regions Of The Country With Similar Incidents’
Abbas lamented that, farmer-herder clashes which were hitherto seen as a regional or a confined conflict have ballooned into many West African countries.
The petition filed by late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad against Sam Larry, who is said to be an ally of Naira Marley, before his tragic demise has surfaced online.
There has been uproar on social media after a video showing the moment La I norry stormed a music shoot in which Mohbad and Zlatan were on set with some boys targeting Mohbad who scampered away in fear.
Zlatan, however, saved the situation as he stood up to Larry and his allies to forestall any attack or bullying on Mohbad.
In the petition dated, June 27th, Mohbad had complained to the assistant Inspector-General of Police, alleging threat to life, malicious damage of properties, occasional harm, and oppression.
The petition also detailed the occurrence of the music shoot incident and how Samilarry invaded the premises with dangerous arms such as guns, and cutlasses to harm the late singer.
The deceased singer in his petition added that the intervention of Zlatan prevented the men from assaulting him.
It reads:
”PETITION OF THREAT TO LIFE, MALICIOUS DAMAG TIES VALUED THE SUM OF FIVE MILLION NAIRA, ASSAULT OCCASIONING HARM, OPPRESSION AND CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE BREACH OF PEACE AGAINST SAMLARRY ELEGUSHI, ELELE, °BELE AND OTHERS .
I of the above name and address, a law abiding citizen and a Musician bring to your notice the assault and threat to my Ide by the above mentioned persons.
On 25,’ June, 2023 while having a video shoot with another artist by name Datan the above mentioned persons numbering about fifteen led by Sarnlarry Elegushi invaded the premises with dangerous arms such as guns, cutlasses etc where I was shooting video and scattered the whole process of the shooting, damaged the equipment I was using for the shooting valued about Five Million Naira and started threatening my life which in the process they became violent and assaulted me which I sustained injuries but narrowly escaped.
Attached to this petition is the said pictures. Total amount I paid for the shooting they have destroyed is Eight Million Naira (N8.000,000) which is non-refundable.
However, during the assault, they were boasting that they work for Oba Elegushi and that they have been asked to deal with me for reasons best known to them which till date they are still threatening to kill me if seen. Sir, I call on your good office to save my life from the above mentioned persons and bring them to book. Thank you for your timely intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Aloha Promise Oladimeji”
Popular street artiste, Portable and his wife, Bewaji were spotted rocking matching outfits at an airport.
In the video, Portable was seen walking beside his wife as they entered the spacious facility.
Moments later, he held his wife’s hand, and both used the stairs of the terminal. Afterwards, he handed over what looked like an international passport to her.
