Motunrayo Anukulapo-Kuti, daughter of the famous Afrobeat musician Fela, recently defended Naira Marley, the head of the Marlian movement, against accusations regarding the death of his former associate, Mohbad.
She made this statement on Instagram, specifically addressing actress Iyabo Ojo.
Iyabo, during an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze, accused Naira Marley of staying silent while Sam Larry allegedly mistreated Mohbad.
“When Sam Larry was bullying Mohbad, what did Naira Marley do? Why didn’t you come out to say ‘this boy is my boy, why are you bullying him up and down, why did he keep silent?’ Was it right the way they were beating him up and down, torturing him,”
In response, Motunrayo challenged Iyabo Ojo, Daddy Freeze, and another lady on the live session, pointing out that they all remained silent while Mohbad was being bullied.
“When Mohbad was being bullied, you all in this video what did u people do about it? What did ur talking do about it . But he died now and una wan come out come talk. Abegi jooo.”
She went on to emphasize that no one, including Naira Marley, should be held responsible for Mohbad’s death.
“Nobody is to blame for his death and definitely no NM. Why are they all coming out to point fingers? Everyone knew he was being bullied and no one did anything about it. Nothing like why NM. If they want to push blame every one of these celebrities are (sic) to blame cause they had the platform but they didn’t do shiiii.”
“He probably didn’t want to get involved finish. A man decides what he wants or not want to be involved with. Which one is why didn’t he say something? Is it everyone in the industry you people come out to support or defend???.”
Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 12. He was aged 27.
