Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo mourns the loss of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as MohBad.
Femi Adebayo took to his social media account to pay tribute to the late singer, acknowledging that although MohBad’s life was tragically cut short, his music continues to be a testament to his resilience.
He further noted that MohBad was a star whose musical brilliance graced the world.
In his words, “Rest on champ! 🕊️ In memory of MohBad, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a star whose musical brilliance graced the world.
Though your life was tragically cut short, your music remains a testament to your resilience and artistry. “Imole,” meaning “Light” in Yoruba, was your name, and you lived up to it by illuminating the lives of many.
Rest in power, Imole. #MohBad #Imole #Tribute #RIPImole”
In related news, actor Yomi Fabiyi has called for a peaceful protest in light of MohBad’s death and has set the date for October 1st.
Yomi Fabiyi made this announcement on his Instagram page, expressing his intention to initiate a peaceful protest to demand justice for the late MohBad. He mentioned that he had a scheduled travel date but was willing to postpone it to seek justice for MohBad.
In his words:
“My return is NOV 6th, but I don’t mind paying to move the date forward. If nothing tangible is done, to thy tent oh Israel. Injustice to one is injustice to all. SAVE THE DATE ▪︎ October 1st #justiceformohbad #freedom #humanrights. We have legitimate grounds to PEACEFULLY PROTEST. I will protest even if it means alone.”
In another post, he emphasized the importance of peaceful protests as a human right in Nigeria. He urged others to join him in peacefully protesting the injustice surrounding MohBad’s case on October 1st, advising them to come prepared with essentials like a toothbrush, medications, and a blanket.
He also cautioned against violence and domestic abuse, encouraging civil and law-abiding behavior while emphasizing the importance of peaceful disagreement and respect for others.