After months of accusations, Naira Marley finally speaks out as court clears him of any involvement in the death of his former signee, Mohbad.
In a heartfelt statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Naira Marley expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. He also lamented the pain of being wrongfully accused of causing the young artist’s death.
Naira Marley’s emotional response
“I never thought silence could be so loud,” he wrote. “I never thought someone I called my brother, someone I protected, would leave this world with my name in his shadow. I have carried this weight, this pain, this shame that was never mine to bear.”
The singer admitted that mistakes were made in his past dealings with Mohbad but insisted they were strictly business-related and never personal. He maintained that before Mohbad’s passing, they had reconciled and put their differences behind them.
He further accused those who were present at the time of Mohbad’s death of allowing the public to wrongfully blame him instead of revealing the truth.
“You let them tear me apart. You let them call me a killer while you sat there, knowing the truth. Now, you tell the story?” he asked.
Naira Marley also criticized those close to Mohbad for delaying his burial, stating that if the truth had been told from the start, the late singer would have received the peace he deserved.
Months of accusations and public scrutiny
Mohbad, a rising star in Nigeria’s music industry, died on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances. His sudden death triggered widespread speculation, with many fans and industry insiders demanding answers.
As a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, Marlian Music, suspicions quickly turned to his former boss. Many accused Naira Marley of being involved, despite his consistent claims of innocence.
The controversy led to his arrest and legal battles, forcing him to defend himself in court. After a detailed investigation, the court ruled that neither Naira Marley nor any other accused individuals were responsible for Mohbad’s death.
Relief after clearing his name
Reacting to the verdict, Naira Marley expressed a mix of relief and pain. He emphasized that he faced the justice system head-on rather than running from the allegations.
“You never thought I would survive,” he stated. “You never thought I would walk through the fire and face my people. Maybe you hoped I would stay a fugitive. Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail, and faced everything head-on while you changed the story again and again.”
He also reaffirmed his belief that, in time, the truth will prevail.
“But God sees all. The truth does not shake. The lies will fade, and time will reveal everything,” he wrote.
What’s next?
With the legal chapter now closed, focus shifts to uncovering the real cause of Mohbad’s untimely death. His body has yet to be laid to rest, further fueling demands for justice and closure from his grieving fans and loved ones.
As the entertainment industry reflects on the tragic loss, many hope that the full truth will soon emerge, providing finality to one of Nigeria’s most talked-about music industry controversies.
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