Afrobeats sensation Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has tragically passed away at the age of 27. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement shared on the singer’s Instagram page, revealing that he had transitioned on September 12, 2023. The statement expressed that Mohbad was now “finally at peace,” and the family requested privacy during this challenging period.
The statement shared on Mohbad’s Instagram read: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Promise Oladimeji Aloba PK/A Mohbad (Imole) today, the 12th of September, 2023. Mohbad was light until the very end, and as we mourn the loss of the brightness he carried, the family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. Imole is finally at peace.”
The cause of the Nigerian star’s untimely death has not been confirmed as of yet. Devastated fans and fellow artists flooded the comments with condolences and tributes. Many expressed their grief with messages like “Rest in peace,” while others shared Mohbad’s lyrics that now carry a different weight. His promoter, Ovie, also confirmed the sad news on Twitter, urging caution and respect regarding the circumstances of Mohbad’s passing.
Joey Akan, founder of Afrobeats Intelligence, shared his fond memories of the artist and their last meeting. He remembered, “Last time I saw Mohbad, we were in an apartment, a recording camp working on song selection for his last EP. Man gave me a weird sweet red wine, and we had a little good-natured argument over the final songs to make the project and the length of the EP. Rest in peace, man.”
Mohbad was known for his distinctive baritone voice and had a string of popular tracks to his name, including “Ask About Me,” “Pariwo,” and “Peace.”
Born in June 1996, Mohbad was formerly signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Records until his departure from the label in 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Wunmi, and their son, as the music world mourns the loss of this young talent.
Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
