Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yomi Fabiyi has responded to an NGO’s plans to hold a solidarity assembly for late singer Mohbad, who passed away suddenly at 27 years old.
The assembly aims to demand justice for Mohbad’s death, with many of his fans and associates alleging foul play and calling for a thorough investigation.
Recall that Mohbad, a 27-year-old singer and former artist under Naira Marley’s record label, died under unclear circumstances on September 12, 2023.
His tragic passing was followed by the circulation of disturbing videos showing him being intimidated and bullied by his former boss and associates.
The Nigerian Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, seeking to uncover the truth behind the mysterious tragedy.
As the first anniversary of Mohbad’s passing approaches, the Break The Silence foundation is planning a solidarity gathering on September 11th at the High Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, to honor the late singer and continue advocating for justice in his untimely death.
The assembly will take place in front of the Coroner’s Inquest and aims to keep the pressure on for a thorough investigation and accountability.
Yomi Fabiyi expressed his support for the upcoming solidarity assembly for Mohbad by reposting the announcement on his Instagram page.
The event, organized by Break The Silence foundation, aims to demand justice for the late singer in a peaceful manner. Notably, the organizers emphasized that the gathering should remain calm and subdued, with no music, noise, or chanting in front of the court, emphasizing that it is a peaceful movement seeking justice.
“SOLIDARITY ASSEMBLY for #MOHBAD
Kindly join us, other volunteers, and activists of JUSTICEFORMOHBAD as we stage peaceful and solidarity STAND-UP in support of the family of Late ILERIOLUWA PROMISE A,loba a.k.a Mohbad, in front of The High Court(Coroner Inquest), Ikorodu, Lagos, as we continue to demand JUSTICE for the late Hip Hop singer and entertainer.
DATE: 11th September, 2024
TIME: 8 am
DRESS CODE: BLACK TSHIRTS & WHITE ARM BAND
NB: Volunteers should assemble on the field very close to the court by 8 am.
NO MUSIC! NO NOISE! NO CHANTING! in front of the court. IT IS A PEACE MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE!”.
Following the tragic death of Mohbad, a former artist under Naira Marley’s record label, at the age of 27, his popularity has skyrocketed.
Investigations into his death are ongoing, with the Nigeria Police still working to determine the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Despite his untimely death, Mohbad has received numerous tributes, including a special honor at a New York event celebrating Nigeria’s Independence Day and a statue-like portrait at a US church during Christmas.
His music has gained international recognition, with American rapper Meek Mill praising the support from Nigerians.
Notably, three of Mohbad’s songs have reached the Billboard Top 10, a remarkable achievement for an African artist without a released album, demonstrating the enduring impact of his legacy and the competitiveness of the US music scene.
