‘Iyabo Ojo politicised Mohbad’s death as movement against Naira Marley’ – Seun Kuti alleges

• Seun Kuti made the allegations while reacting to Iyabo Ojo’s claims that he is confusing the youth for saying that Verydarkman is a necessity.
• He said he doesn’t believe Iyabo Ojo’s activism was earned at getting justice for the late singer but targeted at Naira Marley.

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo have engaged in a public exchange of opinions regarding the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad and the role of activism in seeking justice.

Iyabo Ojo had previously called out Seun Kuti for his support of controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan, whom she views as a necessity.

Seun Kuti responded by saying that he doesn’t believe Iyabo Ojo’s activism was genuine, but rather a political move targeting Naira Marley.

Seun Kuti alleged that Iyabo Ojo politicized Mohbad’s death as a movement against Naira Marley, rather than a genuine quest for justice.

Seun Kuti also highlighted the prevalence of cultism and bullying in Nigerian society, suggesting that many celebrities are members of these groups and are not held accountable for their associations.

He said:

“I have watched your video, Iyabo [Ojo] but throughout the video you’re just talking about what VeryDarkMan did yet you said I was the one you were calling out.

“But there is one thing that I hold onto, you said I’m a confusionist confusing the youths. [Yoruba] This life is wicked. I’ve been on your podcast before because I bear you no grudge. I bear you no ill will. I stand personal beef. But when it’s political… It was you guys who politicised the death of Mohbad.

“You politicised his death. And I don’t believe you guys politicised his death because you were looking for justice because now what’s the findings? Did you accept the government’s findings? I read somewhere that the government said Mohbad died of substance abuse. If you guys believe the government findings, what are we doing? Justice for what?

“I believe personally, it was a movement against Naira Marley at the end of the day. I don’t see anything other than that. You said we are fighting against bullying in the Nigerian society and 70-80 per cent of celebrities are cultists.

“These are gangs of bullies. Bullies bullying everybody yet everyone is their friend. The gangs constantly bully people and celebrities are their members.

“Everybody is a friend of these members, nobody called them out for associating with gangs even after what happened to Mohbad. What’s happening? Is there any movement against confraternities in Nigeria? Where is the movement for justice for Mohbad now?”