Naira Marley, the popular Nigerian singer, announced his intention to return to Nigeria to assist in the ongoing investigation regarding the death of his former signee, Mohbad. In an official statement released by his management team on Instagram, Naira Marley expressed shock over Mohbad's death and the various accusations against him.
The statement clarified that Naira Marley had no direct or indirect involvement in Mohbad's death, despite their previous disagreements. The singer emphasized that he had been out of the country since August 31, 2023, and was cooperating with the police team, making arrangements to return to Nigeria to provide his version of events.
Naira Marley refuted accusations of being involved in a drug cartel or belonging to a cult, emphasizing his dedication to proving his innocence and cooperating with the authorities. He also expressed condolences to Mohbad's family and urged everyone to focus on supporting the police and authorities with relevant information and evidence surrounding the death.
The singer's lawyers were in contact with the police and government agencies to provide necessary support in the investigation. Naira Marley remained confident that the truth would prevail and that he would be exonerated.
Mohbad had left Marlian Music in September 2022, and legal efforts were made to reconcile his concerns regarding their previous work together.
