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| name = MohBad
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| caption = MohBad interviewed in 2021
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| birth_name = Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba
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| birth_place = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| birth_place = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| origin = [[Nigeria]]
| origin = [[Nigeria]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2023|9|12|1996|06|08}}
| death_date = September 12, 2023 (Age 27)
| genre = {{hlist|[[Afrobeats]]|[[Amapiano]]|[[Afropop]]|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Afrobeats]]|[[Amapiano]]|[[Afropop]]|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]}}
| years_active = 2019–2023
| years_active = 2019–2023
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==Personal life and death==
==Personal life and death==
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On 12 September 2023, reports emerged of Mohbad's death; however, the exact circumstances of his demise remain unconfirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-12 |title=Singer Mohbad is dead |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbad-dead/ |access-date=2023-09-12 |website=TheCable Lifestyle |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 12 September 2023, reports emerged of Mohbad's death

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== Condolences ==
The news of MohBad's untimely demise sent shockwaves through the Nigerian music community and his fan base. YBNL Music Executive and acclaimed artist Olamide confirmed MohBad's passing on social media<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cyxd1zqxw4wo/|title=Olamide, Tacha, odas react to tori of singer Mohbad death|date=12 September 2022 |accessdate=12 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/09/mohbad-passes-on/|title=Olamide, CKay, Blaqbonez, Iyanya and Other Celebrities Pay Tribute To Mohbad After His Passing|date=12 September 2022 |accessdate=12 September 2023}}</ref>. He expressed his grief with a poignant message, writing, "Damn ! Mohbad"💔, conveying the profound loss felt by those who admired MohBad's artistry.


==Music career==
==Music career==

Revision as of 19:58, 12 September 2023

MohBad
Birth nameIlerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba
Also known asImole
Born (1996-06-08) June 8, 1996 (age 28)
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginNigeria
DiedSeptember 12, 2023 (Age 27)
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musicians, vocalist
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–2023

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (born 8 June 1996-12 September 2023), known professionally as MohBad, was a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter from Lagos. He was formerly signed to Naira Marley's "Marlian Records" and left the label in 2022. He was best known for his hit singles Ponmo, Feel Good, and KPK (Ko Por Ke) (( you will always be remembered)) with Rexxie which was nominated 3 times for The Headies awards 2022.[1][2]

Early life

He was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[citation needed]

Personal life and death

On 12 September 2023, reports emerged of Mohbad's death; however, the exact circumstances of his demise remain unconfirmed.[3]

Condolences

The news of MohBad's untimely demise sent shockwaves through the Nigerian music community and his fan base. YBNL Music Executive and acclaimed artist Olamide confirmed MohBad's passing on social media[4][5]. He expressed his grief with a poignant message, writing, "Damn ! Mohbad"💔, conveying the profound loss felt by those who admired MohBad's artistry.

Music career

He released his debut album, Light EP, in the fourth quarter of 2020 as a follow-up to his viral song "Ponmo," which featured Naira Marley and Lil Kesh.[6][unreliable source?] MohBad was nominated 5 times for The Beatz Awards 2021.[7]

He was listed in Audiomack's top 21 afrobeat artists of 2021.[8] In 2022, he released Peace produced by Rexxie.[9] He peaked TurnTable charts top 50 in 2021 and top 100 in 2022.[10]

Light (EP)

Mohbad issued his first EP, Light, after agreeing to a record deal with Marlian Records World in 2019. The eight songs on the EP features Davido, Naira Marley, and Lil Kesh.[11]

Naira Marly served as executive producer for the eight-track EP, which also bears the production stamps of SB, Rexxie, P.Beat, and Austin Sinister.[12]

Controversy

NDLEA arrest

In February 2022, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Mohbad, Zinoleesky and four other people following their possession of illegal substances like MDMA and cannabis at their home in Lekki, Lagos.[13][14][15]

Some Viral videos on social media showed NDLEA operatives breaking into the musicians’ home in the Lekki district of Lagos State in the early hours of Thursday morning.[16] According to witnesses, the officials carried out the arrest without any search warrants and mistreated the Marlian singers. The NDLEA officers were seen hitting the musician with clubs and shooting into the air, forcing them into waiting trucks.[17]

NDLEA confirmed the raid, "our men raided an area in Idado estate where Naira Marley’s boys stay."[18] Quantities of cannabis and molly were recovered from their apartment and car," he told TheCable Lifestyle.[19] Later, the NDLEA released Mohbad, Zinoleesky and 4 other and three others.[20]

Domestic violence allegation against Naira Marley

After two years, he announced his departure from Marlian Records. On 5 October 2022, Mohbad accused singer Naira Marley of domestic violence and stated that his former boss ordered people to beat him up.[21] When he confronted Marley about his decision to employ a different manager to handle his music and business affairs.[22][23]

Discography

EPs

  • Light (2020)

Singles

Year Title Ref
2021 Feel Good
2021 Backside
2022 Weekend [24]
2022 Tiff
2022 Peace
2022 Hallelujah
2022 Ronaldo

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2022 The Headies Producer of the Year & Best Street-Hop Artiste MohBad and Niphkeys Nominated [25][1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Aderoju, Darlene (26 July 2022). "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ^ "FULL LIST OF 2022 HEADIES AWARDS WINNERS". Afrocritik. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Singer Mohbad is dead". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  4. ^ "Olamide, Tacha, odas react to tori of singer Mohbad death". 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Olamide, CKay, Blaqbonez, Iyanya and Other Celebrities Pay Tribute To Mohbad After His Passing". 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-10-16). "New Music: Mohbad feat. Naira Marley & Lil Kesh – Ponmo Sweet". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  7. ^ "Beatz Award names category after Don Jazzy (Nomination full list)". P.M. News. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  8. ^ Guardian, Nigeria (30 December 2021). "Audiomack unveils top 21 afrobeats artists of 2021". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  9. ^ Mwambakale, Abbas (5 September 2022). "Mohbad: Peace". Flmag.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. ^ Oriowo, Ayomide. "End of the Year Charts — TurnTable Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Mohbad features Davido, Naira Marley & Lil Kesh in "Light EP" – P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  12. ^ Alake, Motolani (2020-12-22). "'Light' proves Mohbad needs to step away from Naira Marley's shadow [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  13. ^ Olaeze, Christine (24 February 2022). "Why we arrested singers Zinoleesky, Mohbad – NDLEA". Daily Trust. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  14. ^ Adewole, Segun (24 February 2022). "NDLEA arrests singers Zinoleesky, Mohbad, recovers drugs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  15. ^ Emmanuel, Egobiambu (24 February 2022). "NDLEA Arrest Singers Zinoleesky And Mohbad For Drug Offences". Channels TV. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  16. ^ "NDLEA gbab Zinoleesky and Mohbad say dem allegedly dey in possession of illegal drugs". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  17. ^ Onu, Stephen (25 February 2022). "NDLEA: Naira Marley condemns signees' detention, says 'it's a pattern'". Premium Times. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  18. ^ Odion, Okonofua (24 February 2022). "'We found drugs with them' – NDLEA speaks on reason behind Zinoleesky and Mohbad's arrest". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  19. ^ Ojo, James (1 March 2022). "NDLEA saga with Zinoleesky, Mohbad resolved, says Naira Marley". The Cable. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  20. ^ Emmanuel, Chibuzo (24 February 2022). "MARLIAN MUSIC SINGERS, ZINOLEESKY AND MOHBAD HAVE BEEN DETAINED BY NDLEA OFFICIALS". The Native. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Naira Marley coordinated my assaulters, Mohbad opens up". Punch Newspapers. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  22. ^ "Mohbad tackles Naira Marley again". Nigerian Tribune. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  23. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2022-10-05). "Mohbad alleges that he was beaten in Naira Marley's Marlian Record House". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
  24. ^ Overo, Naomi (24 November 2022). "MOHBAD TOASTS TO THE FUTURE IN NEW SINGLE, "WEEKEND"". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  25. ^ Mazoje, Joy (24 May 2022). "2022 Headies Full List Nominees". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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