Fans and colleagues of late afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate the artiste who would have clocked 28 today if he were to be alive.
A former signee of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, Mohbad left the label to establish his label named ‘Imolenization’.
He died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023.
Posting the picture of the late singer on his instagram page, friend of the deceased and musician, Bella Shmurda said, “Happy posthumous birthday my brother my friend Oba Imole. Rest in power. Love u forever and I miss u”
Musician, Bad Boy Timz promised to always love and celebrate the late Mohbad. He posted a video of him and Mohbad with the caption “Happy Posthumous Birthday my Friend Mohbad Oba Imole! If I knew this was the last time I’d see you, I would’ve stayed a little longer! I’ll love & celebrate you forever my soldier ”
On his Instagram handle veteran music producer K-solo posted, “Happy posthumous birthday, Oba Imole. Rest in power. Love u forever nd I miss u #mohbad”
Also, a fellow music colleague, Seyi Vibez posted “Happy birthday MOH” on his Instagram story.
Music & Entertainment Executive, Dami Adenuga, expressing his love for the late singer on X, posted, “Today is Mohbad’s posthumous birthday, may he rest in peace. We miss him dearly.”
A user on X Odinaka tweeted, “Happy birthday Mohbad, your light will continue to shine forever. You will forever be a light and a superstar.”
Popular influencer on X, Asiwaju Lerry tweeted “Happy Posthumous Birthday, Mohbad. You shall never be forgotten.” while another user, @blaccmajek tweeted “Happy Birthday Mohbad, wish you were here to enjoy your achievements.”
Another X user, @Aina_Emmanuel22, called for justice for the late singer, “Happy posthumous birthday Mohbad(IMOLE) #justiceformohbad” and @JaphethDC__ hailed the music prowess of Mohbad. He posted “Mohbad for don gives us another banger for his birthday like this, Happy Posthumous Birthday Mohbad. ”
Following contentious debates surrounding the singer’s death, the Lagos State Police Command, days after he passed on, set up an investigative team to unravel the cause of his death, and on September 21, 2023, his body was exhumed for autopsy.
The police also arrested a nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer while treating him before his demise.
On September 21, 2023, a few hours after Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy, the Lagos State Police Command said the autopsy conducted on the deceased had been concluded.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this saying, “Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results.”
