Renowned Nigerian artist Bella Shmurda has made the difficult decision to cancel his upcoming music tour in Canada, following the tragic loss of his close friend, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad. The passing of Mohbad, who was only 27, has left a profound impact on many Nigerians, given the controversial circumstances surrounding his untimely death. This event has ignited discussions and evoked strong emotions within both the nation and the entertainment industry.
Bella Shmurda, known for his hit track ‘Dagbana,’ is visibly devastated by the loss of his dear friend and colleague, reflecting the deep bond they shared and the profound effect of Mohbad’s passing on those who were close to him.
In a heartfelt message posted on his verified Instagram page, the ‘Dagbana’ sensation announced the cancellation of his Canada tour due to this tragic incident, underscoring the profound impact of Mohbad’s demise on both his personal life and professional commitments. He expressed, “Due to the recent tragic event and unforeseen circumstances, I have regrettably had to cancel my Canada tour. New dates will be communicated in due course.”
The musician received an outpouring of support from social media users who flocked to the comment section. Some of their reactions are highlighted below:
- havenly_rekaa commented, “Bella is the kind of friend everyone needs; truly, he’s a friend indeed and a rare gem.”
- oluwa_freshest08 expressed, “You’re truly a brother 😢😢😢. God will guide you through, trust me.”
- empress_clarence acknowledged, “Bella is a real one, very rare 🙌❤️.”
- toksbarbie030 remarked, “A brother indeed ❤️. God will comfort you, Bella 🙏.”
- official_nikkia added, “A good friend of yours, may God bless you. Take heart, dearie ❤️.”
- iree_oluwaa shared, “Rexxie didn’t even wait for 24 hours 😢.”