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‘You let them call me a killer’ — Naira Marley breaks silence on Mohbad’s death after court ruling
Popular Nigerian singer and Marlian Music boss, Naira Marley, has spoken out regarding the tragic death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening, the music executive distanced himself from any wrongdoing, expressing disappointment over accusations linking him to Mohbad’s passing.
Naira Marley revealed that he and Mohbad had settled their differences before the singer’s untimely death, emphasizing that their issues were strictly business-related and not personal.
He lamented that despite their reconciliation, some individuals who were present during Mohbad’s final moments chose to remain silent while he was vilified.
“I never thought silence could be so loud. 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,” he wrote.
The Marlian Music boss criticized those who had stayed in his home and enjoyed his hospitality, accusing them of withholding the truth. He claimed their silence had denied Mohbad a peaceful rest, stating that their delayed confessions were responsible for the ongoing controversies.
“We, as Marlians, were not perfect. We had to grow, we had to adapt. Mistakes were made, but they were business—never war. I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings. And you know this.
“Yet when he took his last breath in you alls arms, you looked at the world and pointed at me. 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?
“I welcomed you all into my home. I gave you my trust. And yet, my brother is gone, still not buried, and that is your fault. Telling the truth from the beginning would have given him the rest he deserves. Regardless I will always be there for him.”
Naira Marley also addressed the allegations that he had gone into hiding after Mohbad’s death, stating that he faced the justice system despite expectations that he would flee.
“You never thought I would survive. You never thought I would walk through the fire and face my people, maybe you hoped I would stay a fugitive. You thought I would run. Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail, and faced everything head-on while you changed the story, again and again.
“But God sees all. The truth does not shake. The lies will fade, and time will reveal everything. I have been broken, but I am not destroyed. And when the truth finally speaks, I pray your heart is strong enough to bear it.”
The statement comes amid continued speculation and public discourse surrounding Mohbad’s death, as investigations into the circumstances remain ongoing.
I never thought silence could be so loud. 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.
We, as Marlians, were not perfect. We had…— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) February 26, 2025