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Sam Larry Breaks Silence in Explosive Interview — Denies Role in Mohbad’s Death, Explains Viral Video

After months of swirling controversy and public backlash, embattled Nigerian show promoter Sam Larry has finally broken his silence on his alleged involvement in the tragic death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In an exclusive interview with outspoken activist VeryDarkMan, Sam Larry addressed multiple allegations head-on, including the now-viral beach confrontation video, his alleged harassment of Mohbad, and his whereabouts during the singer’s final moments.
The Beach Incident: “It Was Just 9 Seconds”

Addressing the viral 9-second video that captured him confronting Mohbad at a beach, Sam Larry claimed the incident was misinterpreted by the public.

“That video was just nine seconds. I was at the beach with my son. I saw Mohbad and went to ask him for a refund over a show he didn’t attend,” he said.

He added that rapper Zlatan Ibile, who was present at the scene, diffused the tension:

“Zlatan stepped in and resolved the issue. There was no assault or violence. People misunderstood what happened.”

Despite this explanation, fans have long speculated that the video symbolized deeper patterns of intimidation within the industry, especially given Mohbad’s emotional breakdowns before his death.

Zlatan’s Silence and Alleged Threats

When asked why Zlatan has never publicly spoken about the incident, Sam Larry suggested the rapper was under pressure to stay silent:

“Zlatan say if him talk, blood go comot for him mouth,” Larry said, implying Zlatan may have been threatened or warned not to get involved publicly.

Where Was Sam Larry When Mohbad Died?

On the matter of Mohbad’s death in September 2023, Sam Larry claimed he was out of the country at the time:

“I was in Dubai, and Naira Marley was in Amsterdam,” he stated, distancing both himself and Marley from the tragic event.

This marks Sam Larry’s first in-depth public response since Mohbad’s death shook Nigeria’s music industry and sparked massive protests and online campaigns under the banner of #JusticeForMohbad.

Public Reactions and Ongoing Investigations

Though Sam Larry has now spoken, the public remains deeply divided. Many fans still demand clarity, transparency, and justice, while others are calling for witness testimonies and forensic evidence to guide conclusions rather than social media narratives.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government’s autopsy results for Mohbad remain pending, and investigations are ongoing.

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Sam Larry show promoter keh?

I think the music industry should Stop rewarding people with no talent. Hooligans with no reasonable contribution will always harm those with talent

Justice for mohbad.


They conclude the investigation and lay him to rest biko.

How long will it take them to do the autopsy and investigation?

Every soul will taste death.....

Who kill person make Im sef no die again

What do you expect him to say before..
The dead can't talk

Zlantan is a very bad friend.
If truly they are friends, a weighty allegation was placed on your friend and you were a eye witness but you refused to clear the air and keep the record straight.

Even if not immediately, at least after the tension was a doused, he should have told Nigerians what he saw.

God keep such friends away from us

Industry wahala but this case is dragging for long now all the pieces of information from all sources must be put together so that justice can be served.

Are we still on this matter? They should allow the young lad spirit to rest na. Since it's a rocket science finding his killers

Sam Larry ti settle e, that sweet song comes to mind.

40 words suppose don complete nau seun

The interview just be like whining for my eye , I no no why . Rip mohbad .

No evidence..You go explain tire! #Justice for Mohbad

My instinct has giving me insight that neither sam Larry or naira marley knew anything about mohbad death, some people are just bitter about them hence the killer tag on them where viral.

To die in peace and natural is very hard in Nigeria, everyone death must be from someone.

What do you think he will say before?

The prosecutors are the ones to make sure whoever did the dirty job must go down no matter how long it takes.

What if he is telling the truth?
Why are people not thinking along that line?
There is a chance the two of them might be innocent.
So, what if he is telling the truth?
Afterall, the police stated that they found nothing on them..

Why would Mohbad collect money and not perform? Is that not criminality?

owobokiri:
What if he is telling the truth?
Why are people not thinking along that line?
There is a chance the two of them might be innocent.
So, what if he is telling the truth?
Afterall, the police stated that they found nothing on them..

Is there a single evidence linking Sam Larry and Naira Marly to Mohbad's death?

Jorrsh:
No evidence..You go explain tire! #Justice for Mohbad

#Justice for Mohbad and you want to hang innocent people for the death of Mohbad just because you hate them? How is that justice?

This stale story after almost 2years again,who is still interested in mohbad’s issue.people whiting justice for mohbad have made them go and exhume his corpse after burial,now no conclusion,no burial on his case and everybody has moved on

King of settlement (KOS) wey dey settle all matter never see his matter settle o. This guy go explain tire

It is well. You might not have killed him but you bullied him

But he's involved in his assault tttttttttttttt

Na death sentence. Na why Sam Larry kpai am as judge.

stuffs2002:
Why would Mohbad collect money and not perform? Is that not criminality?

Lying Lord, mohbad will always fight for himself and you and those involved will never find peace again for the rest of your lives.

Felaincarnated:
Na death sentence. Na why Sam Larry kpai am as judge.

Where is your proof that Sam Larry had a hand in his death

4tomandchi:
Industry wahala but this case is dragging for long now all the pieces of information from all sources must be put together so that justice can be served.

Which justice? Do you know the number of altercations some ppl have per day? So if they die, they should arrest the whole world?
These guys have a pattern of life and behaviour peculiar to their work!

So it's not a crime in the eyes of the law unless you are caught with a smoking gun.

Wickedness is in the blood of children of the devil

Sam Larry is ur proof.. He shud confess before he joins him

stuffs2002:
Where is your proof that Sam Larry had a hand in his death

Felaincarnated:
Sam Larry is ur proof.. He shud confess before he joins him

Is that what you will tell a judge in a murdercase?
Why ur brain travel leave u behind?

I am neither a fan of Sam Lari nor Naira Mali but the facts of the case is what I am looking at.

E no easy like that. Everything is not Black and White

drlaykay:
Zlantan is a very bad friend.
If truly they are friends, a weighty allegation was placed on your friend and you were a eye witness but you refused to clear the air and keep the record straight.

Even if not immediately, at least after the tension was a doused, he should have told Nigerians what he saw.

God keep such friends away from us

stuffs2002:
Why would Mohbad collect money and not perform? Is that not criminality?

and you believe that? You must be fool if you think mohbad has ball to collect money from sam Larry without performing. Sam Larry should provide bank statements proof because he cat claims he give him cash