In a shocking turn of events, the music world is in mourning as the young and talented artist, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, has tragically passed away.
The news of his untimely demise was officially announced via the social media account of music executive Ovie on Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves through the industry.
MohBad’s passing is a somber moment for the music industry, with fans and fellow artists alike remembering the talent and potential of this young artist.
Here are some key details about the late singer, MohBad:
- Early Life and Birth: MohBad was born on June 8, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Age at Passing: He tragically passed away at the age of 27.
- Artistic Identity: Professionally known as MohBad, he was a versatile artist excelling as a rapper, singer, and songwriter, hailing from Lagos.
- Marlian Records: MohBad began his career under the banner of Naira Marley’s “Marlian Records” before parting ways with the label in 2022.
- Hit Singles: He gained recognition for chart-topping singles like “Ponmo,” “Feel Good,” and the widely acclaimed “KPK (Ko Por Ke)” with producer Rexxie. The latter received three nominations at The Headies Awards in 2022.
- Debut Album: In the fourth quarter of 2020, MohBad released his debut album titled “Light EP,” following the success of his viral hit “Ponmo,” which featured Naira Marley and Lil Kesh.
- Audiomack Recognition: His musical prowess earned him a spot on Audiomack’s prestigious list of the top 21 Afrobeat artists in 2021.
- Recent Work: In 2022, he released the track “Peace,” produced by Rexxie.
- Chart Success: His music consistently performed well on TurnTable charts, with appearances in the top 50 in 2021 and the top 100 in 2022.
- Legal Troubles: In February 2022, MohBad, along with fellow artist Zinoleesky and four others, faced legal issues when they were apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the possession of illegal substances such as MDMA and cannabis at their residence in Lekki, Lagos.
- Allegations Against Naira Marley: On October 5, 2022, MohBad made headlines when he accused singer Naira Marley of domestic violence, claiming that his former boss had ordered individuals to assault him.