The Critical Role of Instablog in Unraveling Mohbad's Death
LAGOS, NIGERIA – The tragic passing of musical sensation Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, continues to be shrouded in mystery, with many crucial questions remaining unanswered. Our ongoing investigation has sought to piece together the events leading to his death by interviewing those who were with him in his final 24 hours, including Prime Boy, Spendy, and Mohbad's driver. However, key individuals who were present in the house at the time – Mohbad's wife, his brother Adura, and his cousin Darusha – have yet to speak publicly, hindering a complete understanding of the circumstances.
In the pursuit of truth, one entity emerges as a critical source: Instablog. This prominent platform holds a potentially vital piece of the puzzle, and here's why.
The Ear Infection Narrative: Who Was the Source?
Investigations indicate that Mohbad's death was publicly reported on September 12th. Notably, Instablog was the very first platform to break the news, posting:
"Singer Mohbad reportedly passed away from an ear infection."
In the world of professional blogging, especially when dealing with such high-profile and sensitive news, a fundamental principle is source verification. Bloggers typically demand that their sources either witnessed the event directly or can provide credible, verifiable information. For Instablog to be the first to publish this specific detail, it strongly suggests their information came directly from someone present in Mohbad's house at the time of his passing.
The critical question then becomes: who within Mohbad's household provided Instablog with the information that an ear infection caused his death? Given their presence, the likely sources are Mohbad's wife or his brother, Adura.
The Silence of Contradiction: A Narrative Shift?
The day after Mohbad's death, on September 13th, Mohbad's wife posted a poignant message, which Instablog immediately re-shared:
"He struggled to buy, you all made me a widow at 24. Mohbad's wife continues to mourn him."
However, what is conspicuously absent from her post is any contradiction of Instablog's earlier assertion about the cause of death. If Instablog's report of an "ear infection" was inaccurate, or if the source was not from within the immediate household, one would expect Mohbad's wife to swiftly refute such a claim, especially regarding her husband's passing. Her silence on this specific detail, combined with her subsequent narrative focusing on his struggles and threats, raises significant questions. It suggests a potential shift in narrative rather than a direct challenge to the initial reported cause of death.
Her post read:
"This nigga struggled to buy, too many pains, threatening. He has always lived with fear. Continuous fights everywhere he goes to. He has never been happy for a whole day. He was called a junkie, a mad person, mental issues so the public would have another view about him. He's dead, at least you all won. Take your trophy. You all made me a widow at 24. Nothing makes him happy no more. Even after seeing his baby, he became more worried. He's now a family man. He doesn't want anything to happen to us. I was supposed to collect my baby's passport yesterday so we could process our traveling. He always said to me, Wumi, please go for my baby's sake. I wouldn't want these people to harm you and him. It would break me. You just go. Let me face them myself. Ile Eru Olua, rest in peace. You really need that peace. I became a wife on this day. This nigga is so intentional about me. No one is perfect, but he always makes sure I don't slack in every area of life. Most artists don't do weddings, but he proved how much he got me by doing ours. Now me, know what's in death do me. No matter who I meet, it can never be the same. Then the final post. Our love story was a different one. We fought really hard to be here. I don't wish this type of pain on anyone."
Noticeably, none of these statements directly address the cause of death. Instead, they pivot towards external struggles and threats, effectively diverting attention from the immediate circumstances of his demise.
A Deliberate Silence Amidst Public Confusion?
Following this initial post, Mohbad's wife maintained a prolonged silence, leaving the Nigerian public in a state of confusion regarding the actual cause of his death. During this period, close associates like Prime Boy and Spendy were reportedly detained for four months without charges. Despite their alleged innocence and presence with Mohbad prior to his passing, no public statement from his wife emerged to vouch for them.
This extended silence, juxtaposed with the rapid dissemination of the "ear infection" narrative by Instablog and the subsequent shift in focus by those closest to him, raises serious concerns about a deliberate attempt to control or obscure information. The subsequent viral videos focusing on bullying further overshadowed the crucial questions about what truly transpired within the house.
A Call for Transparency
To truly achieve justice for Mohbad, it is imperative to address these critical gaps.
Instablog: Who provided you with the information that Mohbad died from an ear infection? We believe that source was within the house. Who was it?
Mohbad's wife: Why did you remain silent for over a year when the nation sought answers? And why, during the coroner's inquest, did you not directly name the individuals you alluded to in your initial post as having "taken him away"?
The inconsistencies and silences observed strongly suggest a concerted effort to conceal the full truth of what transpired. While negligence may have played a role, the fundamental question of who provided the initial "ear infection" narrative, and why it was never publicly countered by those closest to Mohbad, remains paramount.
The public deserves to know the full, unvarnished truth. The time for obfuscation is over.
