By Emeka Blast 
Viral ‘Mohbad Audio’ Was Actually a Video Recorded by Eyewitness, Not Wunmi — Insider Alleges Cover-Up in Singer’s Final Moments
The ongoing quest for justice in the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has taken a dramatic turn following revelations by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), leader of the Ratel Movement. On August 5, 2025, VDM shared a bombshell video on Instagram, claiming it captures a heated argument between Mohbad and his wife, Omowunmi Aloba, where the late singer accused her and her family of plotting to “kpai” (kill) him. The video, initially thought to be an audio leak, was recorded by an eyewitness friend, not Wunmi’s phone, and has reignited fierce debate about her role in Mohbad’s mysterious death on September 12, 2023.
VDM’s post, which has garnered over 1.2 million views, alleges that Wunmi and others present on Mohbad’s final day pushed a false narrative to deflect scrutiny, failing to mention the auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who administered injections that led to his death. “What you guys thought was an audio of Mohbad accusing his wife and her family is actually a video recorded by a friend who was an eyewitness,” VDM stated, challenging Wunmi’s claim during a television interview that Mohbad’s accusations stemmed from mental instability. He argued that Wunmi selectively dismissed Mohbad’s claims against her as incoherent while validating similar accusations against others, like Naira Marley, as lucid. “If their hands were clean, they would have mentioned the nurse on the first day,” VDM added, urging Nigerians to avoid sentimental judgments.
The video has intensified scrutiny on Wunmi, who, in a February 2025 interview, claimed the bullying Mohbad faced under Marlian Records was now targeting her son, Liam. The Lagos Coroner’s Court, in a July 2025 ruling, recommended prosecuting Ogedengbe for gross negligence after she administered tetanus, paracetamol, and ceftriaxone injections without a doctor’s prescription, leading to Mohbad’s sudden convulsions and death. The court found no evidence of homicide but criticized Wunmi for not seeking emergency services and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, for a hasty burial without an autopsy.
Public reaction on X has been polarized. @NaijaGist tweeted, “VDM’s video changes everything! Was Wunmi hiding the truth about Mohbad’s death? #JusticeForMohbad,” while @EagleEyeNG posted, “This is why we need facts, not emotions. VDM is exposing the cover-up!” Critics, like @TruthSeekerNG, cautioned, “VDM’s video is compelling, but don’t rush to judge Wunmi. We need the full story. #RatelMovement.” Some accused VDM of being paid to “whitewash” Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry, a claim he preemptively dismissed, stating, “Before you type that garbage, listen to this video.”
The controversy has also drawn attention to Mohbad’s turbulent history with Marlian Records. His mother alleged in 2023 that his exit from the label, owned by Naira Marley, led to bullying and harassment, claims Marley denied. A June 2023 police report by Mohbad accused Sam Larry of assaulting him during a video shoot, though the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions later noted Mohbad withdrew the complaint. The coroner acquitted Marley, Larry, and others of direct involvement in Mohbad’s death in July 2025, focusing blame on Ogedengbe’s negligence.
VDM’s Ratel Movement has fueled the #JusticeForMohbad campaign, with the activist offering N10 million for additional evidence from a music video set involving Mohbad and Zlatan, and N2 million for witnesses to come forward. However, his approach has drawn criticism, with Mohbad’s brother, Adura, labeling him a “clout errand boy” for allegedly shifting focus from Marley to Wunmi. Comedian Koboko also slammed Mohbad’s family for delaying his burial, urging them to use “juju” for justice while questioning blood-soaked bedding in the house where Mohbad died.
The case remains unresolved, with Mohbad’s body still in the morgue nearly two years after his death, as his father insists on awaiting autopsy results and a DNA test for Liam’s paternity. The Cable warned that politicizing Mohbad’s death risks overshadowing calls for artist welfare and mental health reforms, urging a focus on accountability.
