October 27, (THEWILL) – Renowned Nigerian singer and founder of Marlian Music, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been invited by the House of Representatives regarding the royalties of late artist, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad.
The invitation was extended to Naira Marley on Thursday, by the House Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance.
In their effort to safeguard Mohbad’s musical rights, lawmakers have also extended an invitation to Mohbad’s manager, Jiggy Adeoye, for an appearance on October 31.
The official summons letter to Naira Marley and Mohbad’s legal team states, “The House Committees on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance invite you and MOHBAD’s legal team for an interactive meeting to address the House’s resolution on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, concerning Mohbad’s royalties.
“The session aims to explore your engagement with relevant copyright organizations guiding the committee in potential legislative actions. Your presence is requested for an interactive session with the Chairman, Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance.”
Mohbad, a 27-year-old artist signed to Marlian Records, passed away under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023. In response, the Lagos State Government initiated a coroner’s inquest to investigate the singer’s death.
The House resolution emerged following a motion by Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, on Thursday.
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