As of September 2023, there have been reports of the death of Nigerian rapper Mohbad at the age of 27. The news of his death was initially confirmed through a post on his Instagram account. While the exact cause of his death remains unclear, there have been various speculations and controversies surrounding the circumstances leading to his demise.
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Mohbads mother, in an interview with Sahara Reporters, claimed that her son was killed and blamed singer and rapper Naira Marley for his death, stating that Mohbad had no rest from the moment Naira Marley came into his life. However, Mohbad's father, in a separate interview with Premium Times Nigeria, urged people not to blame Naira Marley for his son's death.
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Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Adeshina Fashola, was Mohbad's former client and had a significant influence on the young rapper's career. Following Mohbad's death, there were rumors that Naira Marley's house was burned down, although the connection between the two events remains unclear.
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Mohbad was buried on September 13, 2023, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The rapper had gained popularity for his string of hits, and his untimely death has sparked discussions about the music industry and the pressures faced by young artists.
