Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa, known as Mohbad, has expressed his growing frustration over the handling of his son’s death and the strained relationships with his son’s wife, Wunmi, and their child, Liam.

In a revealing interview aired on Silverbird TV, Aloba disclosed that he has not had any contact with Mohbad’s wife or son since his son’s passing.

“I’ve not seen Mohbad’s wife and son since his death. Even my son, Adura, none of them came to me. They know where I’m living. They are supposed to come to me,” Aloba said, adding that he expected his grandson, Liam, to be brought to him.

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“The way I’m looking at things, they are supposed to bring that child to me and say, ‘This is your grandson.’”

In a controversial claim, Aloba demanded a DNA test to confirm the paternity of Liam, expressing skepticism over whether Mohbad was the biological father.

“I demanded DNA; they are supposed to say, ‘Daddy, do it at your convenient time,’ but they have been hiding it. So, it became a public matter. Let the court have the final say concerning it,” he said, emphasizing that he would respect the outcome.

When asked if Liam resembled his late son, Aloba strongly replied, “No, no, no. With what I’m seeing, he’s not. If the DNA says he is, it’s acceptable.”

Aloba also spoke about his strained relationship with his other son, Adura, who lived with Mohbad prior to his death.

According to Aloba, Adura, now 22, has not reached out to him or visited since the incident.

“Adura is supposed to fill me in on exactly what happened to his brother; they were living in the same house.

He is supposed to know,” Aloba explained, adding that it seemed as if others were interfering with their relationship. “It’s like some people are covering him.”

Regarding the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s death, Aloba voiced his dissatisfaction with the delays in the coroner’s inquest and called on the Lagos State government to reopen the case.

“The issue is delay, and delay results in denial. I appreciate the people working with me, but unfortunately, I’m not satisfied with the way the case is going now,” he said.

Aloba also revealed that a private autopsy had been conducted to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death, but he is unable to present the results until the coroner’s inquest is resumed.

“The coroner inquest was delayed, so I want to appeal to the Lagos State government to reopen the coroner inquest. There are a lot of things we should be doing now. We have done the private autopsy, but I cannot present the result now until the coroner is opened,” he stated.

Although Aloba financed the private autopsy, he clarified that he has not personally seen the results, as they have been submitted to the court for review.

“I paid for it, but I can’t demand for the result. When I asked him, he said how is he going to present it in the court when they ask him if anybody has witnessed the result,” he explained.

This private autopsy was conducted after the family rejected the Lagos State Government’s initial autopsy, which was declared inconclusive.

Following this, the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu granted permission for the family to carry out their own independent investigation into Mohbad’s death.

The New African magazine has announced its highly anticipated list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, recognizing exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to politics, business, science, sports, and civil society.

The annual compilation celebrates achievements by Africans on the continent and in the diaspora, reflecting the diversity and ingenuity of African talent.

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In a statement, Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine, emphasized the importance of the list in today’s divided global climate.

She said, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities.

“The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 edition of New African offers an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the extraordinary individuals shaping the African narrative on the continent and abroad.

“Their stories serve as a source of inspiration and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the African spirit.”

Spotlighting African Excellence Across Fields

Politics and Public Service

1. Bassirou Diomaye Faye

2. Kemi Badenoch

3. Muhammad Ali Pate

4. Claver Gatete

5. Ali Mohamed

6. King Mohamed VI

7. Ronald Lamola

8. Yemi Osinbajo

9. Nardos Bekele-Thomas

10. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong

Business

11. Robins Tchale-Watchou

12. Fatima Tambajang

13. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah

14. Samaila Zubairu

15. Thierno-Habib Hann

16. Akinwumi Adesina

17. Tariye Gbadegesin

18. Adebayo Ogunlesi

19. Wale Tinubu

20. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

21. Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah

22. Moulay Hafid Elalamy

23. Olugbenga Agboola

24. Alain Ebobissé

25. Tunde Olanrewaju

26. Nassef Sawiris

27. Aliko Dangote

28. Ismael Belkhayat

29. Hassatou Diop N’Sele

30. Jeremy Awori

31. Manuel Moses

32. Hassanein Hiridjee

33. Rene Awambeng

Civil Society

34. Joseph Moses Oleshangay

35. Mohamed Adow

36. Michael Kakande

37. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

38. William Asiko

39. Eva Omaghomi

40. Nelson Amenya

41. Helmy Abouleish

42. Binaifer Nowrojee

Science and Academia

43. Elhadj As Sy

44. Chinasa T. Okolo

45. Tshilidzi Marwala

46. Prof. Colleen Masimirembwa

47. Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi

48. Rediet Abebe

49. Rachid Guerraoui

50. Abdoulaye Diabaté

51. Joy Buolamwini

52. Abeba Birhane

Opinion Shapers

53. Miatta Fahnbulleh

54. Olajide Olatunji

55. Carlos Lopes

56. Zain Verjee

57. John-Allan Namu

58. Vera Songwe

59. Nesrine Malik

60. Tayo Aina

61. Thebe Ikalafeng

62. Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi

63. Hannah Ryder

64. Ayman Mohyeldin

65. Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard

Creative Arts

66. Zineb Sedira

67. Rita Mawuena Benissan

68. Iansmith Mwenda

69. Idris Elba

70. Ken Wakia

71. Adejoké Bakare

72. Ayra Starr

73. Selma Feriani

74. DJ Edu

75. Eugene Mbugua

76. Chigozie Obioma

77. Kamel Daoud

78. Tesfaye Urgessa

79. Mehdi Qotbi

80. DBN Gogo

81. Yinka Ilori

82. Amina Lola Shoneyin

83. Ekow Eshun

84. Zhong FeiFei

85. Mati Diop

86. Hassan Hajjaj

87. Koyo Kouoh

88. Mo Harawe

89. Victoria Kimani

Sports

90. Patrice Motsepe

91. Letsile Tebogo

92. Imane Khelif

93. Tunde Onakoya

94. Gelson Fernandes

95. Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane

96. Biniam Girmay

97. Ademola Lookman

98. Ruth Chepng’etich

99. Omar Berrada

100. Sifan Hassan

Prominent activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that over N180 million was stolen from the account of his NGO, the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, following a cyberattack.

Otse, who launched the initiative in October, initially raised over N35 million within hours of its debut.

The campaign gained further momentum when celebrated music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, contributed N100 million.

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In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, Otse disclosed that the NGO’s funds were diverted into an unknown account.

He said, “Honestly, I’ve not been myself for the past few days. Somebody hacked into the NGO website, and N180 million is missing. Thankfully, we’ve tracked the person, and one suspect has been arrested.”

Otse revealed that the NGO’s bank account has been placed on Post No Debit (PND) status to prevent further withdrawals.

According to him, while N20 million remains in the account, N160 million was siphoned. He added that steps are being taken to recover the money.

“We’re heading to Jos to recover the money,” he stated.

As a precaution, Otse confirmed that the NGO’s app has been temporarily shut down for maintenance and enhanced security measures.

He assured supporters of regular updates on the situation.

The Martins Vincent Osei Initiative was created to support vulnerable populations and address societal issues.