Nigerian artist Naira Marley has broken his silence after being cleared of any involvement in the death of fellow musician Mohbad. In a heartfelt statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Marley revealed that he and Mohbad had resolved their past differences before the tragic incident.
However, he expressed deep frustration over how the situation was handled, criticizing the delay in Mohbad’s burial and the ever-changing narratives surrounding his passing. Despite repeatedly denying any wrongdoing, Marley endured heavy public scrutiny and accusations. Reflecting on the ordeal, he shared his pain, saying:
“I never thought silence could be so loud. I never thought someone I called my brother, someone I protected, would leave this world with my name in his shadow.
I have carried this weight, this pain, this shame that was never mine to bear.”
He acknowledged that mistakes were made within his Marlian crew but insisted that any issues were business-related, not personal. He maintained that he and Mohbad had reached an understanding before his death, stating:
“I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings. And you know this.”
Marley also accused those close to Mohbad of shifting blame onto him, saying they allowed the world to paint him as a villain while knowing the truth.
He criticized them for withholding key information and delaying the musician’s burial, adding:
“Telling the truth from the beginning would have given him the rest he deserves.”
Despite his struggles, Marley declared that he has faced the justice system head-on and will stand by the truth, regardless of the challenges. A Yaba magistrate court dismissed all charges against Marley, Sammy Larry, and Prime Boy on Tuesday, officially clearing them of any connection to Mohbad’s death.
