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Nigerian singer Mohbad has sadly passed away at age 27

Nigerian singer Mohbad has died at age 27 | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2>Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has sadly passed away.</h2>

According to a source from Mohbad's team, the singer passed out shortly after he was administered an injection to treat ill health on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Unfortunately, he never regained consciousness.

The news of Mohbad's death sent shock waves across social media as colleagues and fans shared their sadness over the death of the singer who <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/nigerian-musician-mohbad-releases-new-ep-blessed/30kx9xp">released an EP in June</a>.

Mohbad's last performance was said to have been at a spot in Ikorodu on Sunday September 10,2023 [Instagram/IamMohbad]

Nigerian rapper Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad [Instagram/IamMohbad]

A statement released on the singer's Twitter account on Tuesday night, officially confirmed the news.

It read, "It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Promise Oladimeji Aloba PK/A Mohbad (Imole) today, the 12th of September, 2023. Mohbad was a light until the very end, and as we mourn the loss of the brightness he carried, the family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. Imole is finally at peace."

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Mohbad, aka Imole, gained immense popularity in 2020 after his hit song Ko Po Ke was released. In 2019 the fast rising star was signed into Marlian Records which is headed by Naira Marley. Unfortunately, he faced issues concerning his royalties and exited the label in 2022. His legal team released a statement asserting that Mohbad's exit was a result of the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mohbad-shares-clip-of-alleged-assault-at-naira-marleys-marlian-house/sqrw6bx">constant attacks</a> he received, which were allegedly orchestrated by Naira Marley.

In his single released after leaving Marlian records, Mohbad dissed Marley.

It is worthy of note that <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mohbad-returns-with-new-single-takes-swipe-at-former-label/ymflfpq">the singer</a> was said to have <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/bella-shmurda-reveals-that-mohbad-was-suicidal-over-label-issues/rqqe7be">attempted suicide</a> earlier in 2023 as a result of the issues with Marley's label. This was disclosed by Bella Shmurda during his interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. According to his narration at the time, they were in an apartment when Mohbad stepped out of the room and shortly after his girlfriend burst into the room frantic because he was attempting to jump off the balcony to take his life.

In the short time on his climb to success, Mohbad's music has made a huge impact on the Nigerian music industry.

Nigerian singer Mohbad has died at age 27

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