Jul, 3 2025
New Demands in the Mohbad Tragedy
The tragic death of Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, still hasn’t left the headlines since September 2023. Just when the story seemed to quiet down, his father Joseph Aloba has called on the police to dig deeper—this time targeting even his own family. Joseph wants investigators to question Mohbad's brother, Adura Aloba, and his widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Adebanjo, about what really happened in the days and hours leading up to the singer’s untimely death.
This new push came after a stormy press conference held in January 2025, brought together by Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi. Tension ran high as a video—allegedly sent by Adura—was played. The video reportedly contained information that aroused fresh skepticism surrounding Mohbad’s death. The event turned chaotic when Mohbad’s mother, Abosede, clashed openly with Fabiyi over the direction and nature of the accusations. Abosede stood her ground, saying she knew nothing about the cause of her son’s demise and would have spoken out if she did.
Adding to the intrigue, Joseph Aloba accused Adura of refusing to account for his actions and presence during Mohbad’s final hours. He says communication about key details has either been avoided or actively blocked, and he’s urging law enforcement to step in to break the silence.
Family Rift, DNA Tests, and Political Pressure
The family’s focus has split in several directions. Joseph and his legal team are also insisting on DNA testing for Mohbad’s young son, Liam Aloba, hoping to confirm his paternity as legal tussles swirl around the singer’s estate. This demand for a DNA test came after hints of dispute between the late musician’s father and his widow. The question of who the real father is—awkward as it may sound—has now become a public matter, muddying an already turbulent family situation.
From the start, Mohbad’s death has gripped the public and dominated conversation online and off. In September 2023, Nigerian police set up a 13-member team to tackle the case head-on. That investigation saw Mohbad’s body exhumed for a full autopsy—not something you see often with celebrities in Nigeria. High-profile figures from the music industry weren’t spared: Naira Marley and Sam Larry, both former associates of Mohbad, were arrested for questioning, hinting at a broadening scope of inquiry that reached deep into Lagos’ entertainment scene.
The plot thickened even more when Yomi Fabiyi, the actor and advocate, sent a formal petition to President Bola Tinubu. He claims the investigation into Mohbad’s death is tangled in political interests and hurdles, not just police red tape. Meanwhile, Joseph Aloba’s legal campaign to challenge the Attorney General’s control over the investigation hit a wall—a federal court shot down his attempt, dimming hopes for a private prosecution. Unwilling to drop the fight, Aloba’s team is now working on an appeal, determined to overturn the decision and press for what he insists is justice for his son.
So here we are—more than a year since tragedy struck, and there’s still no clear ending in sight. Accusations bounce between family members, lawyers, celebrities, and politicians. Fans are left asking: who can really solve the *Mohbad* mystery, and will the truth behind his final moments ever come out?