‘My life improved!’ Mobad’s Father Says Life is Better After Son’s Death

Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that his life has seen significant improvements since his son’s passing. In a recent interview with media personality Akin Abolade, Aloba attributed these positive changes to “divine intervention” and the “spirit of Mohbad.”

Aloba disclosed that he has received numerous gifts from well-wishers, including a car, and has released about nine tracks since Mohbad’s death.

He believes that his son’s untimely demise has led to an outpouring of support from others. He stated, “After his death, I know it is the spirit of Mohbad and the spirit of God combined together that began to send people to assist me.”

However, Aloba alleged that during Mohbad’s lifetime, his son’s wife, Omowunmi, and her family hindered the singer from fully supporting him.

In his words;

“Let me just say yes because Mohbad is my friend. He had plans to do a lot of things for me but they did not allow him to perform his duties to my own life,” he said.

“After his death, I know it is the spirit of Mohbad and the spirit of God combined together that began to send people to assist me.

“Even the car that I’m using, someone gave it to me. All what I’m using now, people are just dashing me and it’s beyond ordinary.

“I can’t just say it’s because of my power, but it’s the spirit of Mohbad and the spirit of God that led those people to give me all what they’ve given me.

“With what I have experienced now, his wife is one of the people that didn’t let Mohbad fulfill his responsibilities in my life.”

OwelekeTV News recalls that Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances. His body was exhumed by the Lagos State Police Command on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy as part of an ongoing investigation into his death.

The circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death have led to widespread speculation and calls for justice. The Larry Omodia Foundation for Justice Reform (LOFJR) has urged the Nigerian Police Force to conduct lie detector tests and forensic investigations involving all individuals present during the 24-hour period surrounding the singer’s death.

Despite the ongoing investigations, there remains a lack of concrete information regarding the events leading to Mohbad’s death. As of January 2025, the autopsy results have not been publicly disclosed, leaving fans and loved ones seeking closure.

Aloba has been vocal in his demands for justice, calling for the police to probe Omowunmi and for a DNA test to be conducted on their son, Liam. Omowunmi, however, has accused her father-in-law of avoiding a DNA test.

The investigation into Mohbad’s death continues, with the public eagerly awaiting further development

Mohbad’s Death

On 11 September 2023, Nigerian musician MohBad died in Lagos, at the age of 26. A nurse who was reported by his spouse to have administered a Tetanus vaccine on him was arrested and found to be an unlicensed nurse on 19 September 2023 by the Lagos State Police Command.

#Justice4MohBad became a social movement and protest following his death and subsequent allegations about the events that led to it.

Prior events
On 10 September 2023, MohBad was last seen at the D’General Bitters Ikorodu show, where he performed with Zlatan, Seun Kuti, Poco Lee, Nasboi, DJ 4kerty, and the event host Do2dtun, in the lineup for the event. Other persons in attendance at the show include the CEO of D’General Bitters, Soso Berekon, and Cubana Chief Priest.

Circumstances
On 25 September 2023, Perez Medcare Hospital released a statement confirming MohBad was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

“We consider it pertinent to put on record that at about 04:30 pm on the 12th of September 2023, the lifeless body of Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was brought to our medical facility and our medical team immediately sprang into action and after assessment, it was discovered that there was no sign of life, no central or peripheral pulse, no heartbeat, no recordable vital signs, and his pupils were fixed and dilated.

On attempting CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), rigor mortis (stiffening of some parts of the body in relation to death) was observed and the persons who brought him to our facility were informed that it was a case of BID (Brought in dead). Upon inquiry about the circumstances leading to the emergency, our team was informed that the deceased was being treated at home by a nurse and that she administered injections to him.

— A statement from Perez Medcare Hospital, on the death of MohBad read.

Investigation
MohBad’s death is an ongoing investigation led by Lagos Police Command. On 19 September 2023, the state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu invited Department of State Services (DSS) to join the ongoing investigation.

MohBad’s body was exhumed by the Lagos State Police Command on 21 September 2023. The autopsy was carried out and completed in the same day. On 22 September 2023, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in an interview with Punch newspapers, confirmed Mohbad’s body was in the mortuary.

On 24 September 2023, PRO Benjamin Hundeyin, issued a stern warning which reads, “The investigation will not be turned into a media trial”.

On 28 September 2023, Lagos State Police Command confirmed that Sam Larry was in custody and assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Allegations involving the Marlian Music
On 5 October 2022, MohBad told the public,

“I’m dying inside, and being physically assaulted under Naira Marley’s label”.

Shortly after MohBad made the claim, Naira Marley dismissed, MohBad’s claim, ‘adding that he was “high” when making the assault allegation’.

On 6 October 2022, Mohbad gave details to his claim, saying “Naira Marley asked his boys to beat me for demanding a new manager”. On 25 October 2022, MohBad terminated his contract with Marlian Music signed by his lawyer O.M. Falade, who issued the document to Marlian Music.

the document issued to Marlian Music, Mohbad claims he was physically attacked violently and has received life threats from Naira Marley. The document also stated that Marlian Music has not fulfilled the terms of the contract signed in 2019, and they had also failed to pay all royalties due to MohBad.