MohBad was a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Lagos.
He gained recognition through his affiliation with Naira Marley’s Marlian Records before parting ways with the label in 2022. His notable tracks include “Ponmo,” “Peace,” “Beast and Peace,” “Sorry,” “Feel Good,” and “KPK (Ko Por Ke)” with Rexxie. “KPK (Ko Por Ke)” received three nominations at The Headies awards in 2022 and topped TurnTable’s Official Artiste Top 100 on September 18, 2023.
Early life
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, born on January 3, 1996, hails from Ketu, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Career
In the fourth quarter of 2020, MohBad released his debut album, “Light,” following the success of his viral track “Ponmo,” featuring Naira Marley and Lil Kesh. He garnered five nominations at The Beatz Awards 2021. MohBad was recognized in Audiomack’s top 21 Afrobeat artists of 2021. His 2022 release, “Peace,” produced by Rexxie, achieved notable success, topping the TurnTable top 50 in 2021 and the top 100 in 2022. Following his passing, “Peace” surged in popularity, reaching number one on Apple Music in Nigeria, accompanied by his single “Ask About Me” at number two. Additionally, “Beast & Peace” and “Feel Good” saw increased streams. His streams spiked by 702% between September 12-14, 2023, reaching 8.02 million. “Peace” debuted at number two on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart for the week of September 23, 2023. On September 18, 2023, “Blessed” reached a new peak at number four, and “Light” made its first chart entry at number 20 on the Nigerian Official Top 50 Albums chart. His streams for “Blessed” increased by over 530% on September 21. MohBad also became the 46th best-selling digital artist on September 23, surpassing international artists such as Nicki Minaj, Eminem, 21 Savage, Lady Gaga, and Chris Brown.
MohBad’s EP “Blessed,” his initial release post-departure from Marlian Records World, came out in June 2023 under his independent label, Imolenization. The eight-track, 20-minute EP featured collaborations with Nigerian artists Zlatan and Bella Shmurda, along with producers Niphkeys and Timi Jay. Upon its release, the album soared to number one on Apple Music in Nigeria, a position it retained even after his passing.
His debut EP, “Light,” was launched after he signed with Marlian Records World in 2019. This eight-track EP showcased collaborations with Davido, Naira Marley, and Lil Kesh. Naira Marley took on the role of executive producer for the EP, which boasted production credits from SB, Rexxie, P.Beat, and Austin Sinister.
Personal life
MohBad and his wife, Omawunmi, welcomed a son in April 2023.
Controversies 
In February 2022, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended MohBad, Zinoleesky, and four others at their residence in Lekki, Lagos, on charges of possessing illegal substances, including MDMA and cannabis. Viral videos on social media depicted NDLEA operatives forcibly entering the musicians’ home in Lekki, with witnesses reporting the arrest occurring without search warrants and alleging mistreatment of the Marlian singers by NDLEA officers. The musicians were seen being forced into waiting trucks after being hit with clubs and hearing gunshots fired into the air.
NDLEA confirmed the raid, stating that their operation targeted an area in Idado estate where Naira Marley’s associates reside. According to an NDLEA spokesperson, cannabis and MDMA were discovered in their apartment and car. MohBad, Zinoleesky, and the other detainees were subsequently released.
Following his departure from Marlian Records, MohBad accused his former manager, Naira Marley, of assault in October 2022, claiming that Marley ordered individuals to attack him after he announced his intention to hire a different manager for his music and business affairs.
After MohBad’s passing, reports surfaced that he had filed a police report in June 2023 alleging assault by Samson Erinfolami Balogun, also known as “Sam Larry,” a music promoter associated with Marley. MohBad stated that during a video shoot, Balogun led a group of armed men who claimed to work for monarch Oba Elegushi and assaulted him, damaging his property. However, police stated that MohBad failed to attend a subsequent meeting to address the allegations, and Balogun and others accused of assault filed a defamation complaint. Oba Elegushi distanced himself from Balogun and expressed condolences on MohBad’s demise.
Death
On September 12, 2023, MohBad passed away at the age of 27 after receiving treatment for an infection from an unlicensed nurse, who was later apprehended. Police declared their intention to probe the circumstances surrounding the singer’s demise after his body was exhumed on September 21, 2023.
Net Worth before death
Over 300,000 dollars