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Chocolate City Boss Mouns Mohbad’s Death As A Profound Setback To The Music Industry
Chocolate City Boss Mouns Mohbad’s Death As A Profound Setback To The Music Industry....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of Nigeria’s prominent record labels, Chocolate City Group, Abuchi Peter Ugwu, expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Promise IleriOluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, describing the young musician as a remarkable talent in the music industry.
Mohbad’s unexpected passing has sparked a flurry of emotions and discussions on social media since last Tuesday when the news broke. The circumstances surrounding his death, coupled with revelations from his associates, have caused unrest and led admirers and concerned celebrities to launch the #JusticeforMohbad campaign.
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These individuals are calling on law enforcement agencies, particularly the police, to thoroughly investigate the matter and hold the suspected individuals, including Singer Naira Marley and associates from the Marlian Music label, accountable for their actions.
In an interview with ‘The Big Issue’ on Tuesday evening, the top executive of Chocolate City Group weighed in on this matter and various industry-related topics. He assured the public that the police authorities were actively handling the case and called for patience as the nation and stakeholders await the investigation’s outcome.
“The loss of Mohbad is a significant blow to the industry because he was a talented artist with immense potential to rise to stardom in the Street Hop genre of Nigerian music. While I don’t have all the details, I am familiar with his manager, and the tragic passing of this Street Hop singer is truly heart-wrenching, and my condolences go out to his family. We hope to avoid such sad events in the future, and I believe there are better ways for music labels to handle their signees without resorting to alleged victimization, as we have heard from various sources,” stated the music executive.
Addressing the need for conflict resolution between promoters and artists, the CEO of Chocolate City, whose label recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, emphasized the importance of dialogue.
Ugwu stressed that record labels, which should prioritize the interests of their signees, should adopt peaceful approaches to maintain harmony.
“Artists are signed to their record labels for the label to recoup its investment after investing in the artists. When conflicts arise, peaceful resolution through dialogue is always the best approach, and I urge all parties – record label owners and their signees – to embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts, as fighting won’t solve the issues,” Ugwu reiterated.
Mohbad, formerly signed to Marlian Records music label, owned by street hop singer Naira Marley, tragically passed away under controversial circumstances last week Tuesday. Accusations have been made against his former record label, which is alleged to have mistreated him for leaving the label, a situation believed to have contributed to his sudden demise.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the intervention of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in its ongoing leadership dispute, describing the legal body’s position as a validation of its long-standing claims of judicial abuse.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the NBA’s caution against forum shopping and abuse of court processes supports its stance that attempts to challenge its leadership in court are legally flawed.
The ADC said the NBA had clarified that courts do not have jurisdiction over internal affairs of political parties and that seeking interim or interlocutory orders in such matters contravenes the Electoral Act.
According to the party, this position aligns with its belief that the legal process is being manipulated for political purposes rather than genuine dispute resolution.
It described the situation as a coordinated attempt to weaponise the judiciary, which the NBA had reportedly condemned as abuse of court process driven by forum shopping and malicious litigation.
The ADC further linked the crisis to broader political tensions, alleging that it reflects anxiety within the ruling party amid insecurity, economic hardship, and declining public trust ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party warned that any court orders obtained contrary to due process would be legally defective and unenforceable.
While commending the NBA for urging disciplinary action against erring legal practitioners and judicial officers, the ADC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain strictly neutral.
It stressed that INEC must not take any action that could legitimise what it described as unlawful judicial interference in party affairs.
The party added that the matter goes beyond internal politics and concerns the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy, vowing to pursue all lawful means to defend its position.
An aspirant for the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said the party has not adopted any consensus or anointed candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, Jandor aligned with the official position of the Lagos APC leadership, stressing that no aspirant has been selected ahead of the party’s primary election.
He insisted that all interested aspirants will participate in a credible and competitive primary to determine the party’s flagbearer.
However, he noted that if the party leadership eventually opts for a consensus arrangement, he would respect and fully support the decision regardless of who emerges.
According to the statement, Jandor reaffirmed his commitment to the race, saying he is actively strengthening his grassroots support base and engaging widely with party stakeholders across Lagos State.
He also cautioned against mistaking individual campaigns or group endorsements as the official position of the APC leadership.
Jandor maintained that only an official pronouncement from the party leadership would determine its final choice of candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District and a 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari Abdulfatai, has urged Nigerian women to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said Tinubu’s continuity in office was necessary to sustain ongoing reforms and promote equity, justice, and fairness across the country.
Buhari made the call while speaking with journalists at the end of a three-day women’s capacity-building programme held in Oyo North.
He commended the President for creating an enabling environment that allowed lawmakers to initiate empowerment programmes targeting women, especially in small and medium-scale enterprises within agricultural value chains.
The senator disclosed that 120 women from across Oyo State benefited from the training, with each receiving ₦100,000 to support their businesses.
He urged beneficiaries to use the funds wisely to improve their livelihoods and continue supporting the administration’s policies.
Buhari also encouraged participants to pray for the President, describing him as committed to improving the welfare of women and youths.
He explained that beneficiaries were drawn from all three senatorial districts in Oyo State, expressing confidence that Tinubu would emerge as the APC presidential candidate in 2027.
According to him, both he and the President recognise the crucial role of women in securing electoral victory for the party.
He added that more empowerment and capacity-building programmes would be rolled out in the near future to further support women and small business owners.
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