ENTERTAINMENT

Mohbad: Reps Summon Naira Marley

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) to appear before it as part of its moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) who died recently under controversial circumstances.

The House through its Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, also invited the manager of the late singer, Jiggy Adeoye, to an interactive session slated for Tuesday.

Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley’s record label, died on September 12 at age 27.

The House had resolved to wade into the matter following the adoption of a motion moved by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos).

Sponsored

Benson had called for a review of relevant laws guiding the entertainment industry as well as copyright laws while expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that entertainers are compelled to sign

In a letter dated October 26 and signed by the committee’s clerk, Yusuf Ibrahim, the House said both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager were needed to guide the committee on further legislative action.

The letter was routed through the President of Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria.

SPONSORED
Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

Recent Posts

We Have Disbursed Conditional Cash Transfer To 25 Million Nigerians — FG

The Federal Government on Thursday said 25 million Nigerians have so far received the ₦25,000…

31 mins ago

Reps Step Down Motion Asking Tinubu To Rescind Decision To Rename Niger Delta Ministry

The House of Representatives has stepped down a motion asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…

15 hours ago

Building Collapse Kills Ten In Oyo, Several Injured

Ten bodies have been recovered from the debris of a collapsed storey building at Jegede…

16 hours ago

Immigration Plans Digital Passport Renewal For Nigerians Abroad

The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the launch of a phased, contactless passport renewal system…

17 hours ago

Suspected Kidnappers Kill Zenith Bank Staff, Two Other In Abia (Video)

At least three persons were on Tuesday shot dead in Umuahia, Abia State capital by…

17 hours ago

“Workers Wretched Now Despite Salary Increment” – Oshiomhole

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has fault Nigeria's wage exploitation and cautioned that low pay negatively impacts…

17 hours ago