1. MohBad was born on 3 January 1996 in Ketu, Lagos State, Nigeria. From a young age, he demonstrated immense musical talent, with his early years shaped by a deep connection to music.
2. He was popularly known by the stage name MohBad, though many also referred to him as Imole in Nigeria and beyond.
3.MohBad released his debut album, *Light*, in late 2020. The album followed the success of his viral single “Ponmo,” which featured Naira Marley and Lil Kesh. He earned five nominations at The Beatz Awards in 2021.
4. His music predominantly spanned Afrobeat, Afropop, and street pop, contributing to the rise of these genres on the Nigerian music scene.
5. MohBad gained widespread recognition with his debut single, “Koma Jensun.” He also gained further fame through collaborations with top artists like Zlatan and Naira Marley.
6.MohBad was signed to Marlian Music, the record label founded by Naira Marley, but he parted ways with the label in 2022.
7. He was best known for several chart-topping hits, including “Ponmo,” “Peace,” “Beast and Peace,” “Sorry,” “Feel Good,” and “KPK (Ko Por Ke),” which was widely celebrated and earned multiple nominations.
8.MohBad’s sound was heavily influenced by traditional Nigerian music, fused with contemporary urban genres, giving his music a unique appeal.
9. His career was not without difficulties. He faced several disputes with fellow artists and found himself at the centre of controversies that garnered significant media attention.
10. MohBad’s distinct style made him a key figure in the evolving Afrobeat scene, with many tributes after his death describing him as “one of the greatest rappers in the world.”
11. MohBad and his wife, Omawunmi, welcomed their son in April 2023, a few months before his untimely passing.
12. MohBad tragically passed away on 12 September 2023 at the age of 27. His death followed treatment for an infection by an unlicensed nurse, who was subsequently arrested. Following his death, his music saw a sharp increase in streams, rising by 702%, from 990,000 to 8.02 million within days. His song “Peace” debuted at number two on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart for the week of 23 September 2023.
13. In the wake of his passing, the Nigerian police announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. His body was exhumed on 21 September 2023 as part of the inquiry.
14. MohBad was active in the music industry between 2019 and 2023, producing a significant body of work in a relatively short time.
15. As of today, MohBad has not yet been buried, with ongoing investigations continuing to delay his final rites.
MohBad’s influence on the Nigerian music scene remains impactful, and his untimely death has left a lasting legacy.
