Naira Marley Declines House of Representatives’ Invitation, Citing Detention

Naira Marley, the controversial musician, has declined an invitation from the House of Representatives to discuss compensation and royalties for the late singer, Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba.

The invitation came through the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), and it was related to a parliamentary committee’s attempt to secure appropriate compensation and royalties for Mohbad.

The lower chamber’s Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance had summoned both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager, Jiggy Adeoye, for an interactive session.

However, Naira Marley’s legal representative responded that the singer could not attend due to his detention by the police, citing a court order.

Mohbad, a former artist under Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, under circumstances that remain unclear.

Following a motion initiated by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), the House of Representatives decided to investigate the matter, focusing on the contracts and agreements that often bind entertainers.

During the parliamentary debate, lawmakers expressed their commitment to ensuring the late artist’s family receives fair compensation and royalties from his music.

The House also pledged to monitor the investigation into Mohbad’s death and the royalties owed to him.

The development signifies a complex and evolving situation in the Nigerian music industry, involving issues of compensation, royalties, and the welfare of artists and their families.

It remains to be seen how this story will unfold as it progresses.

Source: The Guardian Newspaper