Naira Marley has broken his silence after a court exonerated him and Sam Larry from any involvement in the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The two men had faced accusations of subjecting Mohbad to relentless bullying before his passing. Following his demise, videos of the late singer alleging harassment and assault resurfaced, leading many Nigerians to hold Naira Marley (Abdulazeez Fashola) and Sam Larry (Samson Balogun) responsible for his tragic end.
However, the court has now ruled that Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and PrimeBoy played no role in Mohbad’s death.
In response, Naira Marley shared a statement on his Instagram Stories, expressing his emotions and thoughts on the ordeal. He also reposted messages of support from his followers.
In his statement, he wrote:
“I never thought silence could be so loud. I never imagined that someone I called my brother, someone I protected, would leave this world with my name in his shadow.”
“I have carried this weight, this pain, this shame that was never mine to bear. We, as Marlians, were not perfect—we had to grow, we had to adapt. Mistakes were made, but they were business—never war.”
“I made peace with Mohbad. We understood each other beyond the noise, beyond the misunderstandings. And you know this.”
“Yet, when he took his last breath in your arms, you turned to the world and pointed at me. You let them tear me apart. You let them call me a killer while you sat there, knowing the truth. And now, you tell the story?”
“I welcomed you all into my home. I gave you my trust. And yet, my brother is gone, still not buried, and that is your fault. Telling the truth from the beginning would have given him the rest he deserves.”
“Regardless, I will always be there for him.”
“You never thought I would survive. You never believed I would walk through the fire and face my people. Maybe you hoped I would remain a fugitive. You thought I would run. Instead, I stood before the justice system, spent time in jail, and faced everything head-on while you kept changing the story, again and again.”
“But God sees all. The truth does not shake. The lies will fade, and time will reveal everything.”
“I have been broken, but I am not destroyed. And when the truth finally speaks, I pray your heart is strong enough to bear it.”
