Nigerian rapper Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has stated that if security services can ensure his safety, he will give himself in for questioning over claims linking him to the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, nicknamed Mohbad.
There have been calls for Naira Marley to be probed in connection with Mohbad’s death for reportedly supporting hoodlums to intimidate and threaten the late musician after he controversially left his record company, Marlian Music, in 2022.
Naira Marley said in an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night that he was willing to surrender himself to investigations if his safety was guaranteed.
He stated that he has been out of the nation since August 31, 2023, and learned of Mohbad’s death through social media.
He said, “I was out of Nigeria from the 31st of August. I’ve been with my family up till date. I haven’t been to Nigeria [since then] that’s one.
“Two, He [Mohbad] has left Marlian Music since… I don’t know the particular date but since 2022, he has left Marlian Music. We’ve not stopped him from dropping music or anything. He has been working with one PR [firm] or something like that ever since.
“So, when I heard about his death, it was shocking to me. I was out of the country as well. So, I have to find out what was wrong with him just as much as everybody is trying to find out. So, I’m just finding out what was wrong with him online. I’m seeing all the lies too. But we’ve to focus on the fact that: who was he with? How did he die?
“If you’re blaming me, how did I kill him? I have nothing to do with his death or whatsoever. I was so hurt when I heard that. I’ve nothing whatsoever to do with his death.”
Naira Marley added: “I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety.
“I don’t belong to any cult. I don’t know what a cult is. I have been running away from all these people. I’m actually anti-cult.”
Mohbad’s death is being investigated by the police.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has also invited the Department of State Services to participate in the probe.
