Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, generally often called Naira Marley, introduced his intention on Tuesday to return to Nigeria with the intention to cooperate with the continued investigation into the tragic demise of his former protege, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also called Mohbad. The announcement was made by way of a press release launched by Naira Marley’s administration crew on his official Instagram account.

The premature passing of Mohbad has ignited a storm of controversies surrounding the circumstances of his demise, with many speculating Naira Marley’s involvement following their fallout. In response to the allegations and threats which have surfaced since Mohbad’s demise, Naira Marley vehemently denied any duty for the tragic occasion.

Within the assertion, Naira Marley expressed his misery over the lack of Mohbad, whom he thought-about not only a former signee but additionally a brother and a member of their musical household. He lamented the barrage of false tales and threats directed at him within the wake of this tragedy.

Naira Marley said, “In the previous couple of days, there was a whole lot of onslaught on my individual and popularity globally over the demise of my former signee. All method of tales have been woven towards me in respect of his premature demise. I’ve not solely been in shock over the demise of the deceased whom I thought-about to be my brother and member of our music household, however over the varied lies unfold and threats towards me.”

He went on to make clear that he performed no half in Mohbad’s demise, both instantly or not directly. He acknowledged that disagreements usually are not unusual within the business, even amongst shut associates, however emphasised that their variations had been by no means as excessive as some have portrayed. Naira Marley revealed that they had been within the strategy of legally resolving their enterprise disputes earlier than Mohbad’s tragic passing.

The singer concluded by explaining his resolution to stay silent till now, citing his emotional misery over the loss and his need to not compromise the continued authorities investigation.