₦airaland Forum

michael1508:
Come along with Larry,we want to check something

Malroux:
Come to the street of Lagos and say this.

In the last few days, there has been a lot of onslaught on my person and reputation globally over the death of my former signee. All manner of stories has been woven against me in respect of his untimely death.

I have not only been in shock over the death of the deceased whom I considered to be my brother and member of our music family, but over the various lies spread and threats against me.

Before I progress further, let me say that as it is traumatic for a lot of people to bear the reality of Ileri's death, so it is to me. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Permit me to categorically state that I have no hand in the death of Ilerioluwa, either directly or indirectly. It is not unusual in the industry, just like in several other industries to have family friction, even amongst blood relatives. Truly, we had our own share of misunderstandings whilst working together, but the disagreement between us was never to the extent being painted by some hirelings. It never degenerated to the extent of wishing each other death. Even at that, we were resolving our business disputes legally before he had passed.

I have chosen not to say anything since due to being distraught over his death and in order not to jeopardize the investigation being carried out by the government agencies.
In addition, I have been out of the country since the 31st of August, 2023 and I'm yet to return. In light of the police invitation, I am making arrangements to return to the country to assist the investigation and give my version of the events. I am fully cooperating with the Police team and I certainly have no reason to be a fugitive when I have no hand in his death.
I am certain that the culprit behind his death and has a vendetta against me and are fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them. In due time the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's death will be unveiled and the world will know the truth. This kind of scenario of attempting to set someone up is not novel in the industry as other great musicians have experienced the same and came out better and stronger. Mine will not be an exception as I am innocent of the accusations.

Mohbad left the label in September 2022, the label accepted his departure. Marlian Music did not stop or interfere with his career or releases since and he has been with oneRPM. Legal efforts were made to reconcile his concerns regarding the work we had done together.

The rumors regarding the label being a drug cartel are untrue. I am not a drug lord, neither do I Marley belong to any cult or fraternity. I'm dedicated to proving my innocence and I'm cooperating with the authorities to clear my name with sufficient evidence.

Marlian Music is an independent label run by a small intimate team. We run a legitimate label that focuses on championing exceptional talent, breaking new acts and nurturing them.
I will like to clearly state that I have never fought or attacked Mohbad. For the avoidance of doubt I have never instructed anyone, friend, known associates or fans to attack, bully or harass Mohbad. With regards to the talent on the label, none of our artists ever fought or mistreated Mohbad.

I share my deepest condolences to the family. Let's be mindful as we seek justice to focus on supporting the police and authorities with relevant information and evidence surrounding his death so that those responsible will be apprehended. I am positive that at the end of the day, the truth will prevail and I shall be exonerated.

My lawyers are already in touch with the police and government agencies and will support in every way necessary.

Without a doubt I will honor his memory and I promise to do right by him and his family.

Thank you. Naira Marley .

mrvitalis:
This is a very very big lie Nigeria doesn't have enough resources at a comparative advantage stand point to offer free education


Nigeria greatest asset is our human development but nepotism n tribalism won't allow us access that

10 million people paying 5 million tax is 50 trillion far more than what we earn from oil

VULCAN:
It's irrelevant whether you join "the herd" as you put it.

The herd as you so derogatively refer to the people who are reacting to his death are blaming Naira Marley because Mohbad himself first said so in his petition to the police that Naira and Sam Larry should be held responsible for his death.

How you can ignore that shows how dark your heart is.

Also the fact that many in the industry have come out to point fingers at Naira is much more important than the jargons you wrote about capitalism.

Something which you have experienced from a prism of poverty.

Everything you wrote about capitalism would make a hedge fund owner laugh at your ignorance.

To think that money is more important than the right idea is a belief that betrays your poverty mindset.

Wealthy investors globally are hunting for the Next Big Idea. They have billions of dollars but not enough places to put it that is likely to bring growth.

From nowhere 3 yes ago, AI has become the investors delight. Billions of dollars have moved into AI companies within 9 months just because of chatGPT.

I know you are unable to believe that.

I understand.

You have never had access to people who have more money than they know what to do with.

Even the examples you gave were based on ignorance.

Elon Musk, The Google Guys, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and others are in control of their companies despite taking on investments worth hundreds of millions BEFORE going public.

All you have done in your write up is reveal a poverty mindset and a carnivorous attitude towards any who would come to you for investment.

You are precisely the reason why many entrepreneurs in Nigeria shun Nigerian investors.

Because many have your evil winner takes all mindset.

I pray you never get to the point where you have so much money that you will be looking for people to prey on.

You have little now but you are looking forward to the day when you will offer someone N3m for 80% of their company.

Wicked fellow!!

cococandy:
I see.

Sad situation all around.
I mean the only way they could have killed him was if they found a way to poison him somehow. Otherwise I don’t see how they could have killed him.

And if they did, that would be an extreme method of debt collection. Phew

cococandy:
So that’s what led to the fall out?

One piece of the puzzle complete. I was genuinely lost as no one was saying what actually happened