Reactions as Naira Marley returns to stage after 2023 controversy

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Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, widely recognized as Naira Marley, is creating a buzz on social media with his return to live performances. The Marlian Music leader, who has been mostly out of the public eye since 2023, recently took the stage at a bustling club in Ikeja, Lagos. Fans enthusiastically welcomed his comeback, showing strong excitement to see him perform again.

Naira Marley’s return to the stage was highlighted on social media by his close associate, Lawal Oladipupo, known online as law_lee101, who shared moments from the performance.

Law_lee101 shared clips from the event, expressing happiness over Naira Marley’s comeback and praising the artist’s resilience in the face of recent controversies.

He wrote:

“NAIRA MARLEY BACK ON STAGE 📼 So so happy to see my president @nairamarley back on stage performing last night I was filled with joy in my heart watching him performing after so much hates in the past few months… so happy u have finally overcome all the challenges.”

The performance follows a period of public criticism directed at Naira Marley, stemming from his alleged involvement in controversies surrounding the death of his former signee, Mohbad.

The unresolved incident sparked widespread speculation and impacted Naira Marley’s public image. However, his fans rallied behind him, offering enthusiastic support as he captivated the crowd with his signature energetic performance.

olaolugodson reacted: “Him Mates dey 02 e dey for MAINLAND werey.”

cslarkofficial said: “See as body Dey sweet me Presido is back.”

classic__lolo said: “He con be like up coming.”

amosun_jnr said: “Upcoming artist.”

vivianwilliams334 said: “Person wey una wan cancel…. God pass una.”

soji_golden_nsnv said: “Watin he shutdown , ur mate dey shutdown uk, 02 , you still dey shutdown ikeja like upcoming artist.”

kingsonofficial1 reacted: “In everything no die oh.”