Did Naira Marley Gloat Over Mohbad’s Death In Zinoleesky’s New Song?

Following the remembrance of Mohbad’s untimely death, the music community is expressing widespread outrage in response to Naira Marley’s lyrics to Zinoleesky’s song “Abanikanda”.
Many listeners are interpreting Marley’s words as a reference to Mohbad’s passing, with offense taken to the line “Leave that opp boy in a casket”. The lyrics have brought up intense online rage, predominantly on Twitter, where users have conveyed their opinion and disgust, at the insensitivity and poor timing of the song’s release.

Naira Marley, the head of Marian Music, has been under scrutiny since Mohbad’s death, with allegations stating his involvement. Fans have not held back, with comments like “Forever canceled” to accusations that Marley and his associate Sam Larry are gloating and indirectly celebrating Mohbad’s passing through their music.

The timing of the song’s release, coinciding with the one-year remembrance of Mohbad, has only intensified the backlash on him and his signee artist Zinoleesky. Folks online argue that his lyrics are not just insensitive but harmful, as they seem to reference the ongoing battle for justice and bringing the culprits responsible for Mohbad’s death to book.

Naira Marley has granted numerous interviews in a bid to clarify his stance about having nothing to do with the tragic death of his former artist, Mohbad.
Nonetheless, the allegation has already accumulated significant attention on social media, with Nigerians condemning the insensitivity of incorporating such lyrics in a song released during a time of remembrance for the deceased artist. Zinoleesky is also facing criticism for his decision to release new music during this period, with many reminding him of the support Mohbad had shown him during his struggles.

The question baffles me yet—Did Naira Marley make a careless mistake, or is there a deeper message hidden in the lyrics? Your guess is as good as mine.