In an extraordinary twist to one of Africa’s most controversial music tragedies, Wunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian music sensation Mohbad has broken her silence in a stunning confession, claiming her late husband is not the biological father of her child.
Omowunmi “Wunmi” Aloba claims the boy—whom the world believed was the couple’s son—was actually fathered by Mohbad’s former record label boss and fiercest music rival, Naira Marley.
Speaking out in an emotional plea for forgiveness, Wunmi claims she has been haunted by terrifying visions of her late husband since his sudden death at age 27 in September 2023.
”Mohbad has been coming to me in my dreams,” Wunmi alleged. “I have not been comfortable since he passed. In those dreams, he kept telling me to speak the truth. Today, I know that I wronged him.”
Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, tragically died under mysterious circumstances in Lagos, triggering widespread protests, a high-profile coroner’s inquest, and international outrage. Prior to his death, Mohbad had publicly parted ways with Naira Marley’s Marlian Music label, alleging harassment, physical assault, and unpaid royalties.
Now, Wunmi’s shocking revelations threaten to re-ignite the fierce controversy surrounding the circumstances of the young star’s life and death.
Admitting to a clandestine relationship behind her husband’s back, Wunmi confessed that she was secretly seeing Naira Marley while living with Mohbad.
”I was not with Mohbad because I loved him; I was with him for fame and for his money,” she admitted. “During that time, I was also in a secret relationship with Naira Marley. Mohbad had no idea.”
Wunmi detailed how the secret encounters allegedly took place inside the couple’s own home without the “Peace” singer ever realizing what was happening under his nose.
”Whenever Naira Marley came to my house, he would send Mohbad on an errand,” she claimed. “Mohbad would go for about an hour, and in that time, Naira Marley and I would be alone together. This continued until I became pregnant.”
’I Refused The DNA Test’
Following Mohbad’s untimely passing, intense pressure mounted from his family—most notably his father, Joseph Aloba—demanding a DNA test to confirm the child’s paternity before any estate could be settled.
For months, the paternity battle captivated millions across the globe, with fans demanding answers as rumors swirled on social media. Wunmi repeatedly resisted calls for testing—a move that sparked intense speculation and backlash across Nigeria and the UK’s vibrant West African diaspora.
Now, Wunmi claims the burden of secrecy forced her to stall the process.
”That is the reason I refused to do a DNA test,” she admitted. “I can no longer live with this secret. Mohbad deserves to rest.”
Wunmi claims that Naira Marley pressured her into keeping quiet, but the guilt and spiritual visits from her late husband finally broke her resolve.
”He has been urging me to speak, and I am tired of carrying this burden,” Wunmi said. “Naira Marley forced me into this situation. I admit that I did not love Mohbad, and I also never intended to be with Naira Marley. Please, Nigeria, forgive me for this.”
Mohbad’s tragic death sent shockwaves through the global Afrobeats community, prompting tributes from music heavyweights across London and Lagos.
The young artist had risen to fame with hit tracks like KPK (Ko Por Ke) and Feel Good, endearing himself to millions with his soulful street-pop anthems.
His passing touched off widespread protests in Nigeria, with fans demanding justice and accountability from authorities. Naira Marley and associate Sam Larry were previously detained by Nigerian police for questioning during the investigation into alleged harassment, though both denied any involvement in the singer’s death and were subsequently released on bail.
As news of Wunmi’s extraordinary confession spreads, the sudden revelation adds a heartbreaking new chapter to a tragedy that continues to grip music fans worldwide.
