What my son told me about Naira Marley — Mohbad’s father testifies in court

<p>Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (aka Mohbad), told a coroner’s court on Wednesday that the deceased had been living with singer Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) since December 2019.</p>, <p>Joseph testified during a coroner’s inquest into the death of his son.</p>, <p>The musician died on Sept. 12 and was buried the following day. He was 27 years old.</p>, <p>His death has generated controversy, prompting the Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest.</p>, <p>The inquest began on Oct. 13 and is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State.</p>, <p>Joseph told the coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that he and his son lived together for 18 years.</p>, <p>He said he did not know the exact house where his late son lived with Marley.</p>, <p>He testified that his son left his house at the age of consent and began to assist Marley while embarking on his own career in music.</p>, <p>Joseph said that he saw the deceased three days before his death.</p>, <p>He added that he saw the deceased’s casket only in a picture.</p>, <p>According to him, his son assured him that he would be able to handle his dispute with Marley.</p>, <p>Joseph testified that the deceased’s landed property was in the custody of his mother-in-law, adding that the deceased often told him about his possessions held by his wife and her family.</p>, <p>He claimed that Mohbad’s wife put sleeping pills into his food when they lived with Marley.</p>