Oriyomi Hamzat, a well-known radio presenter in Ibadan, has made a public apology to singer Naira Marley and lifted the ban on his music at Agidigbo FM.
The story goes back two years when tragedy struck the music industry.
Mohbad, a former artist signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Records, died in September 2024.
The circumstances surrounding his death led to widespread speculation, with many people pointing fingers at Naira Marley.
In response to the public outcry, Hamzat decided to stop playing any songs from Marlian Records on his radio station.
Now, with Naira Marley cleared of the allegations that once surrounded him, Hamzat has acknowledged that he jumped to conclusions too quickly.
He’s publicly admitted his mistake and announced that Marlian Records music will return to Agidigbo FM’s playlist.
The news has stirred up plenty of debate on social media, with Nigerians expressing mixed feelings about the decision.
Some users are skeptical about the whole situation.
One person questioned whether people in Ibadan even listen to Marlian Records music that much, suggesting local artists like Qdot are more popular in the region.
Others are asking what’s really changed and why an apology is coming now.
There’s also frustration about the broader impact of the controversy. Some social media users feel that simply lifting a ban doesn’t undo the damage that was done during those two years.
They’re questioning whether this gesture is enough to make up for the period when the music was boycotted.
