MohBad: The Demise of an Afrobeat Rising Star

Promise Oladimeji Aloba, PK/A MohBad, a.k.a. Imole, was a 27-year-old Nigerian singer whose music resonated deeply with audiences. With a unique baritone, he quickly rose to fame with songs like “Ask About Me,” “Pariwo,” and “Peace.

His brilliance and undeniable talent had earned him a loyal fanbase, and he was well on his way to becoming one of the biggest stars in the Nigerian music industry. Tragically, the news of his untimely demise was officially confirmed by his management team on Tuesday evening.

Ovie, a music executive, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to deliver the heartbreaking news. His post was followed by a heartfelt statement from MohBad’s family, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers from his devoted fans. The music world, as well as his dedicated followers, are grieving the loss of this remarkable talent who departed far too soon. MohBad has left a void in the hearts of many and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.