Canadian singer and composer Chrissy Spratt has garnered attention and praise for her tribute song to the late Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Chrissy Spratt, known for her remarkable renditions of Afrobeat songs, chose to honor Mohbad by covering his hit song “Peace” as a heartfelt condolence message.
Mohbad’s untimely death on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances has led to calls for an autopsy due to revelations of harassment and assault during his life, particularly by his former record label boss Sam Larry, who is close to Naira Marley.
In addition to Nigerian artists, several foreign artists, including Lil Durk, Popcaan, Kodak Black, Shatta Wale, and others, have begun paying tribute to the late Mohbad.
Chrissy Spratt, a vocal powerhouse, left many impressed with her effortless rendition of Mohbad’s song “Peace.”
Captioning the video, Chrissy Spratt wrote, “A tribute to @iammohbad 🕊️”
Watch the video below:
Here are some reactions to Chrissy Spratt’s tribute to Mohbad:
- @babajideedges1: “Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude. This man didn’t even get 5% of this support while he was alive 😪.”
- @dola.poh: “Who else noticed mohbad didn’t have any cigarettes or weed in any of his pictures and videos ? We love you Mohhhhh .Your grace na auto.”
- @darhray_concept: “how do you manage to get those lyrics accurately? i wouldn’t want to think this is A.I 😊. you really have a unique voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
- @africanflamingo_: “Lord I’m not crying now. My instinct keeps telling me mohbad’s dad is an accomplice, he knows a lot but he’s not talking. We dey wait sha.”
- @4eyedgirl: “Your song brought me here and u just gained a die hard follower. If only MOHBAD, was alive to witness this amazing voice u sang for him. Thanks for showing out love not just to him but to all Nigerians and we re grateful.”
- @callme_hiyanu: “If you are mohbad fans and you are still following NAIRA MARLEY onijere it shall not be well with you.”
Watch the original video by Mohbad below