The family of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has requested that organisations and individuals planning to commemorate the first anniversary of his death to suspend their plans.
The statement was signed by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the family’s legal team.
The family expressed a desire to mourn their son in peace, free of extravagant events that could have an emotional impact.
“It has come to the attention of the Aloba family that some organisations have been planning to celebrate the first anniversary of the death of our late son and singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad). The Aloba family wishes to appeal to such interest groups to suspend such ideas.
“The late singer is yet to be buried. As such, the family would wish the public to join them in prayers at his anniversary rather than organise any elaborate event that will affect their emotions.”
They urged them to seek family approval before going with such a plan.
“It is no longer news that some individuals and organizations have been planning to carry out events to commemorate the late singer’s d3ath.
“We will appeal to such persons and organisations to seek proper approval from the family before going on with such plans. The Aloba family would not wish the goodwill of their illustrious son to be employed for commercial purposes,” the statement added.
The family has urged individuals and organisations to respect their wishes and join them in prayers during this difficult time.
Mohbad, a former record label signee of Naira Marley’s Marlian Music, died on September 12, 2023 at the age of 27, and the circumstances surrounding his death sparked criticism on social media.