If you thought I’d stay silent you were mistaken – Iyabo Ojo fires at Naira Marley over leaked chats

• Iyabo Ojo has reacted to Naira Marley’s recent post, where he leaked some of their old chats.
• Addressing the suggestive chats in an instagram post, she clarified the context of their conversation.

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence after embattled singer Naira Marley leaked their private chat on social media.

WITHIN NIGERIA earlier reported that Naira Marley on Monday afternoon, February 3, took to his Instagram stories to share screenshots of his conversation with Iyabo Ojo, dating as far back as 2021 and 2022.

In the chat, Iyabo Ojo requested Naira Marley’s presence at some of her events including her late mother’s remembrance party. Another chat saw the actress requesting Naira Marley’s assistance to help her adopted son, who was into music.

Swiftly responding to the suggestive post, the actress made it known that she has promoted numerous artistes’ songs, including those of Naira Marley.

In 2020, after being contacted by his team through her son, Festus, she promoted one of his tracks. According to Iyabo Ojo, Naira Marley later expressed his gratitude via direct message.

The self-styled Queen Mother added that she never accused Naira Marley of killing Mohbad but she was just protesting against injustice. She said she wanted the Soapy hitmaker to simply act and make known his innocence following accusations of bullying the deceased singer, Mohbad.

The actress added that if the singer thought she’d stay silent because they interacted online, he is mistaken.

Iyabo Ojo’s lengthy post reads:

“Naira Marley recently shared our old chats, and l’d like to address some points.

As a TikTok sensation, l’ve promoted various artists’ songs, including Naira Marley. In 2020, I promoted his song after his team contacted me through my son Festus.

Naira Marley thanked me via DM, and I also invited him to my movie premiere and my mother’s burial party.

As someone who supports emerging artists, I’ve helped many young musicians promote their work. I’ve allowed them to use my lounge for shows, promoted their songs on TikTok, or introduced them to music producers like Naira Marley. For example, Fabian was signed by Naira Marley but left due to personal issues, and my nephew’s music style didn’t align with Naira Marley’s label.

However, when disturbing videos and petitions alleged that Sam Larry, Naira Marley’s friend, bullied Mohbad, a young artist who tragically lost his life, I questioned Naira Marley’s inaction. I never accused him of killing Mohbad, but the evidence suggests Mohbad’s life was threatened.

My issue with Naira Marley stems from his failure to intervene in Mohbad’s bullying. Furthermore, l’ve been made aware of allegations regarding Naira Marley’s involvement in other disturbing incidents, which will be addressed in court if necessary.

I won’t turn a blind eye to injustice, even if it involves someone l’m close to. I interact with many celebrities via DM, including Vice Versa, and I won’t hesitate to speak out against injustice, regardless of our past interactions. Naira Marley, you were mistaken if you thought l’d stay silent.”