The family of Mohbad has objected to certain individuals and organisations’ intentions to commemorate the first anniversary of his demise.
Mohbad, whose birth name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, passed away on September 12 under suspicious circumstances and was buried the next day. His body was dug out on September 21 and the same day an autopsy was performed.
Mohbad’s family stated in a statement provided by Monisola Odumosu, a member of Aloba’s legal team, that they wished to grieve their son in privacy, without extravagant ceremonies that would have added to their emotional suffering.
Additionally, they issued a warning to anyone or any organisation considering to “use Mohbad’s memory for commercial purposes.”
“It has come to the attention of the Aloba family that some organisations have been planning to celebrate the first anniversary of the death of the late son and singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad),” the statement reads in part.
“The Aloba family wishes to appeal to such interest groups to suspend such ideas for the following reasons:
“The late singer is yet to be buried. As such, the family would wish the public to join them in prayers at his anniversary rather than organising any elaborate events that will affect their emotions.
“It is no longer news that some individuals and organisations have been planning to carry out events to commemorate the late singer’s death. We will appeal to such persons and organisations to seek proper approval from the family before going on with such plans.
“The Aloba family would not wish the goodwill of their illustrious son to be employed for commercial purposes. The family will appreciate individuals and organisations respecting the family stand and praying with them at this difficult time.”
