Joseph Aloba, father of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has disclosed that his life significantly improved following his son’s tragic death.

In an interview with media personality Akin Abolade, also known as Mrlilgaga, Aloba revealed that Mohbad’s demise triggered an outpouring of support from strangers.

“Let me just say yes, my life got better after Mohbad’s death because he is my friend. He had it in plan to do many things for me but they didn’t allow him to do them. After his death, it was the spirit of Mohbad, and that of God combined together that began to send people to assist me,” Aloba said.

The grieving father added that he has received numerous gifts, including a vehicle and a truck, from compassionate Nigerians. Aloba attributed this support to divine intervention, stating, “Even the car and everything I have now, it was people that gave them to me and it is beyond ordinary.”

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Speaking on Mohbad’s plans before his death, Aloba claimed his son was preparing to purchase a house and had plans to build a church for him. Aloba also accused Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, and her family of taking possession of his landed properties.

Reflecting on his life before Mohbad’s fame, Aloba, a carpenter, singer, and pastor, shared how the birth of his son inspired him to pursue a career in music. He recalled Mohbad serving as a backup singer from the age of one.

The father also revealed that he has released nine tracks since his son’s death, further establishing his music career.

Mohbad passed away on 11 September 2023 in Lagos at the age of 26. Following his death, the Lagos State Police Command arrested an unlicensed nurse accused of administering a Tetanus vaccine to him shortly before his passing.

Aloba concluded the interview by showing off his newly acquired block industry, truck, and Toyota Highlander, all of which were donated by Nigerians moved by his son’s death.

Singer May D has sparked conversations with a bold claim that he was on the same level with Nigerian music giants Wizkid and Davido, and at one point, even bigger than them.

During a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, the “Soundtrack” crooner reflected on his career, drawing comparisons between his hit song “Soundtrack” and Wizkid’s breakout single “Holla at Your Boy.” According to May D, his song outperformed Wizkid’s hit during their peak period.

He said: “Then it was Wizkid, David, and I. I was even like bigger. Wetin be ‘Holla at Your Boy’ compared to ‘Soundtrack?’”

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May D also attributed part of Wizkid’s success to the singer’s departure from Square Records, May D’s former label, implying that circumstances within the label contributed to shaping Wizkid’s journey.

This statement has stirred reactions among fans, many of whom are debating the impact and legacy of May D compared to Wizkid and Davido in the Nigerian music industry.

May D, known for his candid takes, has previously made headlines with revelations about his career, including challenges and milestones he experienced during his time in the limelight.

The conversation continues as fans reminisce about the early 2010s when these artists shaped the sound of Nigerian music.

Chief Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has responded to viral reports alleging that he was arrested and detained by the police in Umuahia, Abia State.

The rumours suggested that Rollas was taken into custody due to his alleged involvement in imposing an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild.

In an exclusive phone interview, Rollas categorically denied the claims, describing them as malicious and completely unfounded.

He clarified that he was not arrested but had, in fact, invited the police to intervene after a disturbance at a meeting.

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“I was in Umuahia due to the death of my mother-in-law and decided to attend the first meeting called by the interim chairman of the Abia State chapter of the guild to encourage member participation,” Rollas explained.

“While addressing the members, someone emerged from the crowd and began raining abuses, even threatening me. I immediately made a distressed call to the AIG Zone 9, who intervened promptly.

“The individual was invited to the police for questioning, and the meeting continued. At the end of the meeting, I visited the police station in Umuahia and officially reported the threat to my life. That was the extent of it. I was not arrested or detained.”

Further refuting the false reports, Cornel Udofia, the spokesperson for the AGN President, issued a statement this morning.

The statement denounced the claims as “a figment of imagination” designed to embarrass the Nigerian Police Force and mislead the public.

“We have been made aware of false reports circulating in local Abia blogs, claiming that AGN National President Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas MON was arrested and detained by the police in Umuahia, Abia State,” Udofia’s statement read.

“Ordinarily, we would not address such baseless rumors, but for the benefit of the many supporters of our National President, and to set the record straight, we must clarify the facts.”

The statement went on to provide context for the ongoing leadership challenges within the Abia State chapter of the AGN.

Since 2024, a faction led by David Amalaha has attempted to seize control of the guild through an unlawful election. The National body, adhering to the AGN constitution, has appointed a series of interim leaders, with a court case pending.

Emmanuel Ehumadu, also known as Labista, was recently appointed as the new Interim Chairman of the Abia State Chapter, and January 9th, 2025, marked his first official meeting.

Rollas, who was in town for personal reasons, attended the meeting to encourage participation.

“After Rollas delivered his speech outlining the national programs for 2025, an individual from the crowd raised his hand to speak, only to start verbally attacking the national body and issuing threats,” the statement continued.

“At that point, Rollas contacted the AIG Zone 9 for assistance, and the individual was brought in for questioning. The meeting continued without further incident. Afterward, Rollas visited the Zone 9 Umuahia police station to formally report the threat to his life.”

Rollas’ camp reaffirmed that the AGN National President has been tirelessly working for the guild’s betterment and continues to support the legal process surrounding the Abia chapter’s leadership dispute.