Nigerian celebrities and some fans of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate the artiste who would have clocked 28 today if he were to be alive.
Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023.
He left the label to establish his label named ‘Imolenization’.
Following contentious debates surrounding Mohbad’s death, the Lagos State Police Command, days after he passed on, set up an investigative team to unravel the cause of his death, and on September 21, 2023, his body was exhumed for autopsy.
The police also arrested a nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer while treating him before his demise.
On September 21, 2023, a few hours after Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy, the Lagos State Police Command said the autopsy conducted on Mohbad had been concluded.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this saying, “Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results.”
Taking to her X handle, Big Brother Naija’s former housemate, Tasha, posted a picture of Mohbad with the caption “Happy Birthday Mohbad ”
A friend of Mohbad and musician, Bella Shmurda also posted Mohbad’s picture on his Instagram handle (Bella_Shmurda), saying, “Happy posthumous birthday my brother my friend Oba Imole. Rest in power. Love u forever and I miss u”
Musician, Bad Boy Timz promised to always love and celebrate the late Mohbad. He posted a video of him and Mohbad with the caption “Happy Posthumous Birthday my Friend Mohbad Oba Imole! If I knew this was the last time I’d see you, I would’ve stayed a little longer! I’ll love & celebrate you forever my soldier ”
On his Instagram handle (@Obaksolo) posted, “Happy posthumous birthday oba Imole. Rest in power. Love u forever nd I miss u #mohbad”
Also, a fellow music colleague, Seyi Vibez posted “Happy birthday MOH” on his Instagram story.
Popular Music & Entertainment Executive, Dami Adenuga (@DamiAdenuga), expressed his love for the late act, saying, “Today is Mohbad’s posthumous birthday, may he rest in peace. We miss him dearly.”