Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has publicly condemned those who seek to monetize the remembrance of his son’s tragic passing. According to him, the commemoration of Mohbad’s untimely death is not an opportunity for financial gain but a time for reflection and a call for justice.
On September 11, 2024, after a court hearing concerning Mohbad’s death, Mr. Aloba expressed his grief and frustration to the media, denouncing individuals and entities that are capitalizing on the tragedy. He believes that anyone who attempts to use his son’s memory for profit is exploiting the family's grief and the gravity of the situation. His anger was particularly directed at those who intend to commercialize the first anniversary of Mohbad’s death.
In a video, he expressed his profound grief, mentioning that he still weeps when he hears his son’s music.
Mohbad’s father criticised those attempting to profit from the first anniversary of his son’s death, emphasizing his disdain for anyone seeking to capitalize on this tragic occasion.
Mr Joseph warned that such individuals and their families would face significant suffering, stressing that this period should be focused on remembrance and justice, not exploitation.
“I talked about Mohbad’s first death anniversary and how it’s in two categories. Some people want to use the death of a 26-year-old to make money. When I pass and his song is playing, I shed tears.
“So if somebody has decided that his death anniversary is an opportunity for them to make money, they and their family will suffer from leprosy. This is the time to remember that it has been one year, and we still haven’t gotten justice,” he stated.
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