Daughter of the late Nigerian Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti has stated that blaming Naira Marley for the tragic passing of his ex-associate, Mohbad, is unwarranted.
Motunrayo Anukulapo-Kuti, who was responding to Iyabo Ojo’s accusations on Instagram stated that Naira Marley cannot be held responsible.
Iyabo Ojo had earlier criticized Naira Marley for perceived silence during an Instagram live session where Sam Larry allegedly harassed Mohbad in the presence of Daddy Freeze.
In a social media exchange, Iyabo questioned Naira Marley’s inaction during Mohbad’s bullying, prompting Motunrayo to confront Iyabo Ojo, Daddy Freeze, and another participant in the live session.
“When Sam Larry was bullying Mohbad, what did Naira Marley do? Why didn’t you come out to say ‘this boy is my boy, why are you bullying him up and down, why did he keep silent?’ Was it right the way they were beating him up and down, torturing him,”
“When Mohbad was being bullied, you all in this video what did u people do about it? What did ur talking do about it . But he died now and una wan come out come talk. Abegi jooo.”
However,Motunrayo Anukulapo-Kuti has emphasized that everyone remained silent when Mohbad faced bullying, and now, assigning blame for his death, including pointing fingers at Naira Marley, is unjustified.
She argued that no one is to blame for Mohbad’s death, including Naira Marley, and criticized celebrities for not taking action when Mohbad was being bullied.
Motunrayo questioned the selective support and defense in the industry, highlighting that individuals have the right to decide what they want to be involved with.
“Nobody is to blame for his death and definitely no NM. Why are they all coming out to point fingers? Everyone knew he was being bullied and no one did anything about it. Nothing like why NM. If they want to push blame every one of these celebrities are (sic) to blame cause they had the platform but they didn’t do shiiii.”
“He probably didn’t want to get involved finish. A man decides what he wants or not want to be involved with. Which one is why didn’t he say something? Is it everyone in the industry you people come out to support or defend???.