News reports that the “Mr President” crooner made this known on a recent episode of the Beer Parlour Talk podcast, where he spoke about his experiences in the industry.

According to him, making conscious music put his life at risk, forcing him to take measures to protect himself, including the use of traditional spiritual practices (juju).

He also revealed that he learned martial arts due to constant threats, claiming that security operatives, OPC members, and area boys often targeted him because of his controversial songs.

African China said he was frequently on the run during his active years, adding that he relied on informants and audience warnings to avoid being attacked during performances.

He maintained that the environment at the time was hostile, and survival in the industry required constant alertness and self-protection.

The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice James Omotosho following an application filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, a civil society organisation.

The group approached the court through its counsel, asking for permission to seek an order directing the police to conduct a more thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

The suit lists the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, as respondents.

Mohbad died in September 2023 in Lagos, a case that sparked widespread public outrage and calls for justice both within Nigeria and internationally.

In its ruling, the court allowed the group to pursue orders compelling the police to carry out their statutory duties under the Police Act, including questioning individuals last seen with the singer such as his wife, close associates, and his father, and taking further action where necessary.

The court also approved substituted service on the Lagos State Police Command through the office of the Inspector-General of Police’s Legal Department in Abuja.

The case has been adjourned to May 4 for further hearing.

According to court documents, the organisation argued that the initial investigation into Mohbad’s death was inadequate and possibly compromised.

It further claimed that although a nurse linked to his treatment before death was arrested and prosecuted, several key persons were not properly investigated.

The group also noted that although the matter was initially moved to Abuja for a fresh probe following public pressure, it was later returned to Lagos without a conclusive outcome.