Month: September 2023

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Afrobeats

MOHBAD JUST DIED AND PEOPLE ARE ALREADY MOVING ON – OMAH LAY

The singer made this assertion during his interview with Adesope Olajide on the Afrobeats Podcast. There, he expressed his sadness that things are slowly slipping back to business as usual since Mohbad died. He then used that avenue to remind people to live their lives. Omah Lay also noted that he had just heard about the Mohbad's passing and the sad news broke him down for a bit, especially because he saw him as […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 20

Afrobeats

AMERICAN RAPPERS LIL DURK, MEEK MILL & KODAK BLACK PAY TRIBUTE TO MOHBAD

American rappers Kodak Black, Meek Mill & Lil Durk have paid their respects to the late Nigerian musician Mohbad. American Hip Hop star Kodak Black has joined the long list of celebrities who have sent their condolences over the passing of the Street Hop star whose music distinguished him in Afrobeats. During a Kodak Black's live Instagram session, a fan commented that he was Mohbad's neigbourhood hero till he passed. […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 65

Afrobeats

‘BULLYING MADE ME LOST ALL FORMS OF SOCIAL SKILLS’ – KIZZ DANIEL

Popular singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has said that he finds it difficult to socialise as a result of the bullying he suffered as a child. He said he was chubby while growing up, which made the other children bully and make fun of him. The ‘Buga’ crooner disclosed this in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, hosted by Adesope Olajide. He said, “I have […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 30

Afrobeats

NIGERIA NEEDS ‘MOHABD LAW’ AGAINST CULTIST INTIMADATION – SEUN KUTI TELLS FG

Seun Kuti, popular Nigerian musician and the youngest son of the Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has called for a law against intimidation by cultists. He made the call following the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, whose demise had sparked speculations of cult-like affiliation and activities in the entertainment industry. While reacting to the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death on his Instagram page, he opined that Mohbad’s death was […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 40

Afrobeats

MOHBAD AUTOPSY: POLICE CONCLUDE PROCESS, AWAIT RESULT

The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday night announced that the autopsy procedure of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been “successfully completed.” As earlier reported that the body of the singer was exhumed on Thursday afternoon for an autopsy. The police, in an update shared via their verified X handle, said the process was now complete. The force promised to provide the autopsy result as soon as it […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 27

Afrobeats

BURNA BOY DENIES LOW TICKET SALES FOR POSTPONED SA SHOW, SAYS ‘NO DEAD SHALL AGEND’

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has responded to the claims that his concert in Johannesburg was postponed, partly due to low ticket sales A statement issued by Ticket Pro announced, "We regret to inform you that the highly anticipated Burna Boy concert, originally scheduled for September 23, 2023, at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, has been postponed to December 16, 2023." The statement further explained, "This decision was not taken lightly by the […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 16

Afrobeats

DAVIDO MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT SDC’S PALMWINE FEST IN LONDON

Nigerian megastar Davido surprised guest at Show Dem Camp's London concert. On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Show Dem Camp hosted the London edition of their Palmwine Fest concert which was held at the KOKO in Camden. They dazzled fans with a collection of their classic records that spans the four editions of the Palm Wine Music album that blends Highlife, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, and several other genres for an impressive brand […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 25

Afrobeats

DAVIDO, REMA, FLAVOUR, AYRA STARR, BLAQBONEZ WIN 2023 AFRIMMA AWARDS

The 10th edition of the AFRIMMA awards took place on September 17, 2023. Nigerian megastar Davido won the Album of the Year prize for his record breaking fourth album 'Timeless' while Rema pipped Asake and other superstars for the Artist of the Year award. Ayra Starr won the Best Female for West Africa, Flavour won the award for Best Live Performance, ODUMODUBLVCK won the Best Newcomer award, Blaqbonez won the award for Best Rap Act, and KCee was recognize with the AFRIMMA Legendary award while Timaya was honoured with the […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 33

Afrobeats

POLICE OFFICIALLY LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO MOHBAD’S DEATH

This was announced during a press briefing by Idowu Owohunwa, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command on Monday, September 18th, 2023. In the videos recorded and posted on the internet, the parents of the late singer were present at the briefing. Owohunwa emphasised that the perpetrators and anyone linked to Mohbad's death would be arrested and brought to book under the full wrath of the law. He reminded the general public […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 26

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