Renowned author and activist Reno Omokri has sparked a debate on social media with his comments regarding the recent passing of Nigerian hip hop artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad.
The death of Mohbad, a rising star in the Nigerian hip hop scene, has sent shockwaves through the music industry as fans continue to mourn his untimely passing and express their condolences on various online platforms.
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Omokri stated that the best way to ensure that justice is done over the death of the late Naira Marley’s signee is for his fans to go back into their families and help equally oppressed and harassed members.
His remark came after a fan sought his advice on the best way to seek justice for the late artiste.
While Omokri acknowledged the appropriateness of candlelight processions to honor Mohbad’s memory, he emphasised that one procession should be sufficient. He discouraged any further protests, stating his belief that meaningful change should begin within one’s own homes and communities.
In a response on his X handle, Omokri expressed his belief that justice was already being pursued in Mohbad’s case as the police were actively investigating the matter and had conducted an autopsy in record time.
“Thank you for your feedback. MohBad is already dead, and the police are actively investigating his death. They did an autopsy in record time, and have arrested the auxiliary nurse who injected him. To me, that is commendable. So, MohBaf is already in the process of getting justice,” he wrote.
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However, his comments also drew attention to the possible hidden agendas behind the calls for justice.
“If you tell me to jump and I obey you, and you see me obeying you, then you start to protest because you want me to jump, it would seem that your protest is not about me jumping. It has a hidden agenda, because I am actively doing what you want.
“I am not in support of any protest. A candlelight procession is okay. But one is enough, in my opinion.
“Going forward, if you want #JusticeforMohbad, go home and help the MohBads in your family. Those who are being harassed, oppressed, and denigrated. Go and help the broken hearted. Those who are suffering because of lack of adequate parental care. Financially assist your broke family members who are despondent. That love and justice you want to give to a dead MohBad, go home and give it to your living relatives who are experiencing what MohBad experienced in his lifetime.
“Thanks again, and may God bless you,” he concluded.
Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.
