A dramatic incident unfolded last night at a concert in Benin City when a fervent fan of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad stormed the stage in an attempt to attack Afrobeats star Naira Marley. The chaotic scene, captured in viral videos circulating on social media, has reignited discussions about the lingering tensions between Naira Marley and Mohbadâs fanbase.
The fan, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly charged the stage during Naira Marleyâs performance, allegedly intent on physically confronting the Marlian Music boss. Videos posted on X show the individual being restrained by security personnel as the crowd reacted with a mix of shock and excitement. One post on X described the incident as âcompletely unprovoked and random,â with some users condemning the fanâs actions, calling for stricter measures against such behavior. âPeople like this with such huge disregard for life need to be locked up,â one user wrote. Another post claimed the fan âbasically faintedâ amidst the commotion, though these details remain unverified.
The incident stems from ongoing resentment toward Naira Marley, linked to the controversial death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who died on September 12, 2023, at age 27. Mohbadâs death sparked widespread outrage, with many fans pointing fingers at Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, due to prior allegations of bullying and assault. Mohbad had publicly accused Naira Marley of ordering attacks against him after he sought to change his manager and leave Marlian Music in 2022. Despite a Lagos Magistrate Court clearing Naira Marley and others of involvement in Mohbadâs death in February 2025, public suspicion persists.
Naira Marley, whose real name is Azeez Fashola, has repeatedly denied any role in Mohbadâs death, emphasizing in a recent documentary that he never bullied or harmed his former signee. He has also faced significant backlash, including radio bans and public protests, since Mohbadâs passing. The Benin concert incident underscores the unresolved grief and anger among Mohbadâs fans, who continue to demand justice under the hashtag #JusticeforMohbad.
Concert organizers have not released an official statement, and it is unclear if the fan was apprehended or if charges will be pressed. The event has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising the fanâs passion for Mohbadâs memory, while others criticized the act as dangerous and disruptive. âFunny how they ignored him at home, but the moment he landed at Benin for just one show, strangers treated him like royalty,â one X user commented, highlighting Naira Marleyâs polarizing presence.
As the investigation into Mohbadâs death remains unresolved, with an autopsy still pending, this latest episode reflects the deep emotional impact the young artistâs passing continues to have on his fans and the Nigerian music scene. Authorities have yet to comment on whether additional security measures will be implemented at Naira Marleyâs future performances to prevent similar incidents.
