Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, was a dynamic force in the Nigerian music industry, leaving an indelible mark despite his tragic death. Born on June 8, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria, Mohbad, quickly rose through the ranks of the street pop scene (same genre as Seyi Vibez), captivating audiences with his unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and street-inspired sounds.

Mohbad's journey, though marked by both triumph and turmoil, cemented his place as a significant voice of his generation - that is why this article is dedicated discussing everything about Mohbad's biography, life, music and death.

The table below summarizes the details of Mohbad's biography.

Mohbad's Biography and Early Life

Mohbad's early life in Ketu, Lagos State, laid the foundation for his deep connection with music. While one source indicates his birthdate as January 3, 1996, the widely accepted date is June 8, 1996.

Even in Mohbad's childhood and adolescence, his innate musical talent was evident. Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba, a musician himself, played a crucial role in nurturing his son's early musical inclinations. 

Despite facing financial constraints, his father supported his education, even taking loans to ensure he attended school. Mohbad's academic journey included Upper Hand Nursery and Primary School, Starey Schoo Lagosl, and later, a two-year National Diploma program in Accounting at Esa-Oke Polytechnic in Osun State.

Notably, Mohbad also developed practical skills, learning carpentry from his father and even contributing to their household through this trade.

Mohbad's Career and Rise to Fame

The music career of Mohbad started in 2016. The signs of his musical talent surfaced in his secondary education period when he attracted viewers through his improvised rap performances. The beginning of his music career concentrated on Street Pop as he looked up to artists such as Olamide, Dagrin, Naira Marley, and Lil Kesh.

Mohbad boosted his music career by sharing freestyle rap and singing videos through social media, which quickly became viral hits that brought him recognition and led to partnerships with both new and established artists. 

The turning point of his career came in December 2019 after signing with Naira Marley's Marlian Music Records. Through this prominent partnership, Mohbad received enhanced opportunities to expand his musical reach to bigger audiences and gain access to more resources.

The first Marlian Music release by Mohbad featured Naira Marley in the song "Komajensun." The release of "KPK (Ko Por Ke)" together with Rexxie in 2020 marked his breakthrough to chart success and his career took off permanently. 

Mohbad's Songs

Mohbad's Award and Nomination

Multiple awards and nomination went to Mohbad's songs during his early professional years.

Two City People Music Awards nominations went to Mohbad during 2020 for Revelation of the Year and Street Song of the Year through "Komajensun". In 2021, Audiomack selected Mohbad as one of their 21 best Afrobeat artists. 

The Beatz Awards of 2021 honored his work by nominating him five times for "KPK" and "Feel Good" which earned him two major awards for Producer of the Year for "KPK" (Rexxie) and Mixing and Mastering Engineer of the Year for "Feel Good" (Timi Jay). The KPK song earned three nominations for the 2022 The Headies Awards. 

In 2023 Mohbad earned a nomination at The Headies Awards for Best Street-Hop Artist. Mohbad's growing popularity in the Nigerian music industry became evident through both his accumulating awards and continuous chart performance as well as his expanding fanbase.

Mohbad’s Personal Life and Death

The public paid active attention to Mohbad's life outside music as well. The musician Mohbad was married to his wife named Omawunmi. In April 2023, they gave birth to a son whom they named Liam.

Mohbad made public accusations against Naira Marley for assault when he declared his choice to find a new management team in October 2022. According to Mohbad, Naira Marley asked Sam Larry and his boys to physically attack him. 

Mohbad and Naira Marley

After breaking his contract with Marlian Music, Mohbad explained that he left because the label failed to meet his royalty requirements while he faced continuous physical abuse and life-threatening actions from his managers.

In June 2023, Mohbad filed a police complaint explaining that the music promoter, Sam Larry (known to be associated with Naira Marley), was attacking him and destroying his property. The professional disputes created a chaotic image of his professional existence, which suggested the artist faced serious issues during his career.

The public mourned as Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at 27 years old. His death triggered national outrage and intense calls for justice under the hashtag #Justice4MohBad. Some reports indicated that he died shortly after he was treated for an infection by an unlicensed nurse. 

The nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, admitted to giving tetanus toxoid and paracetamol along with ceftriaxone injections, which, according to police report caused his fatal reactions.

Hospital staff sent Mohbad to Perez Medcare Hospital, but medical personnel declared him dead on arrival. His rapid burial at Ikorodu the next day after his death ignited doubts among his public supporters and the general population. 

The Lagos State Police Command initiated an official investigation into the death of Mohbad while Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu requested Department of State Services (DSS) involvement in the inquiry. 

The authorities conducted an exhumation of Mohbad's body for autopsy examination on September 21st, 2023. The police examined 26 people during their investigation, starting with family members and ending with the 19 named suspects. 

When Mohbad died, Naira Marley, along with Sam Larry, were abroad but they came back to Nigeria to help with the investigation while maintaining their innocence regarding the case. PrimeBoy received identification as a suspect because of his past fight with Mohbad. 

The investigators failed to determine the cause of death during the September 2023 autopsy examination because the body had decomposed too much. A coroner's court started its investigation, leading to a pathologist who stated in May 2024 that the cause of his death was 'uncertain'.

It is more than eighteen-month after Mohbad's death since September 2023, and he is yet to be buried and also the result of his autopsy is yet to be revealed which has sparked rumor among Nigerians if the police force is hiding something or delaying justice.

This article will continue to be update as more information comes to public.