By Enitan Abdultawab 

One year after the death of popular Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Nigerians continue to demand justice.

Mohbad, who majored in street hip hop, died on September 12, 2023, in Lagos, but under strange and controversial circumstances.

Just as a lot of protests and demonstrations rocked the nation after his death, Nigerians, once again, took to the streets to seek justice for his death. A peaceful demonstration, led by actor Yomi Fabiyi and tagged ‘Justice for Mohbad’, was held on Wednesday, August 11, at the front of Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ikorodu.

Recall Vanguard had reported that Mohbad’s body was exhumed a few days after he died for an autopsy, but the results have not been revealed by the Nigerian Police.

Amid the ongoing calls for justice, Mohbad’s mother, Abosede Aloba, during the demostration held, urged fans to disperse and cease the demonstrations. 

“Whatever Mohbad’s father says is final. We don’t support any celebration of our son’s remembrance. The best you can do is to pray for him. We are also pleading with the authorities to release his body so that the family can resolve the lingering issues and move on,” she said.

On the anniversary of his death, Nigerians have once again taken to social media to demand justice for the late singer.

@IGTrippy wrote, “It’s been a year since we lost Imole, most if not all came together hoping we’d get justice but it’s been one ridicule to another, keep resting in peace.”

@Tommie_Ayo, “Just like yesterday, you passed. Justice is still yet to be served. A young talent had his life cut short. You will forever be remembered. Continue to Rest in peace Promise Ilerioluwa; Imole”

@ManLikeIcey, “One year has passed since Mohbad left this world, but his spirit lives on in the art he created and the lives he touched. He poured his soul into his music by creating good music and inspiring young artistes. May his soul continue to rest in peace and may he find justice.”

@OGRaysam said, “It’s already a year the Nigerian Music Industry lost Mohbad. It’s a sad reality that justice has not been found 😔 but his legacy still lives on. Imole”

@onen_etim, One year Later and justice has not been served 💔. No one can really tell what happened conclusively or say this is the verdict.  Your country Failed you Imole, Rest in Peace.”

A user, @Sugarhofgod wrote, “Today marks a year since the tragic loss of Mohbad. His passing was a rude shock, and though justice was not served, his memory lives on in our hearts. His memory lives on through his impactful songs.”

@kassyeph, “Exactly one year Imole passed.  no Justice is still yet to be served chaiii 😭😭😭😭 . May Nigerian never happen to us Continue to Rest in peace Promise Ilerioluwa; Imole.”