Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has responded to widespread criticism surrounding his music career. In a Friday interview aired on Silverbird TV, Aloba tackled allegations suggesting that he is using his son’s death to advance his own music career.
Aloba dismissed these accusations, explaining that his return to music is deeply personal and tied to his mourning process.
“I taught Mohbad how to sing,” Aloba explained. “I’m a gospel singer, he was a HipHop artist. After this thing happened, I see his songs as an easier way for me to mourn. I remember him through singing.
“I sing whenever I remember him, but people don’t see it that way. I did a record before his death, but it was not popular, but now people are focusing on me, and they know the kind of thing I’m doing. It is not that I started singing after his death. Very soon another album will be out.”
During the interview, as shared by MobilePunch, Aloba also opened up about his concerns regarding Mohbad’s mother’s behavior after their son’s passing. He expressed disappointment, noting that her actions were unexpected given Mohbad’s efforts to unite the family while he was alive.
“I don’t understand the mother,” Aloba said. “I was thinking we would come back together to find justice; unfortunately, I was surprised with the way she behaved. Mohbad was trying to bring us together when he was alive, but suddenly when the boy passed away, she changed totally.”
Aloba recounted an incident where Mohbad’s attorney convened a family meeting, but he, as the family head, was excluded initially. “They had their meeting separately, then invited me later. That was where I sparked. I don’t know exactly what is happening with her.”
Turning to the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s death, Aloba voiced his dissatisfaction with the Lagos State Police’s approach, criticizing their handling of the case.
“I’m not pleased with how the Lagos State Police handled the case,” he lamented. “When Mohbad was alive, he was living with 15 people. After his death, those 15 people are moving freely. They should have called them to order to ask them. I’m not okay with their investigation. Some of his friends were invited, but those people who lived with him are moving freely; they are not being investigated.”
Aloba also shared a troubling interaction with law enforcement. “I remember when I invited someone who embalmed Mohbad to the police; could you believe the police were advising me that bygone is bygone? I want to know what exactly killed Mohbad.
