The protest which began at 5 pm was organised by the management of the late singer while a tribute concert commenced 8 pm Muri Okunola Park.
While announcing the protest on Monday night via the official X handle of the deceased, the management “appreciate the outpouring of love from Fans across the world to the ones who’ve organised events in their communities as a way to honour and pay respect to our shining light we say thank you. Join us for Mohbad’s candlelight procession and tribute concert.”
The protesters were dressed in white T-shirts played and danced to the songs of the late artiste, as part of their last respect and tribute.
Earlier, a group of Lagosians under the aegis of Justice for Mohbad and led by Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, on Wednesday, staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly seeking the lawmakers’ action on the mysterious death of 27-year-old musician, Ireoluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The leader of the protesters, Ojo, while speaking to the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, who was represented by some members of the House, said the purpose of the protest was to demand justice for the death of Mohbad “who died under some unclear circumstances.”
She said, “It is no longer news that Lagosians are agitating for justice over the death of Mr Ireoluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who died under some unclear circumstances.
“Mohbad had posted videos of how he had been under serious attacks from members of the record label he left to be on his own.
“Even though we know the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State has started an investigation over the cause of the mysterious death, we seek justice.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has said the autopsy conducted on Mohbad has been concluded.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to PUNCH Metro during a telephone conversation on Thursday.
He said, “Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results.”
This development followed the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
The police also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer prior to his demise on Tuesday, September 12.
Earlier on, while responding to an enquiry by our correspondent concerning arrests made by the police in connection with the late singer’s death, Hundeyin said, “I can’t answer questions on the arrests yet because I don’t have that update. However, the nurse is in our custody; I can confirm that.”
The late singer and former signee of Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley died at the age of 27 last Tuesday.
