On September 12, 2023, the public received the unfortunate news of Mohbad’s passing at the age of 27.
During their respective performances on September 23, 2023, Adekunle Gold and Fireboy took a moment to pay their respects to the late musician.
At his ‘Tio Tequila’ tour in Houston, Afrobeats Rockstar Adekunle Gold paid a heartfelt tribute to Mohbad before treating the audience to tracks from his recently released fifth album, ‘Tio Tequila.’
Likewise, at his Trace Live event, Fireboy also honored Mohbad and joined the chorus for justice in the wake of the Street Hop sensation’s untimely demise.
Fireboy pays tribute to Mohbad at the TraceNaija Live Concert pic.twitter.com/8PCIRRc6Ny
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Numerous musicians and celebrities, both from Nigeria and internationally, including Kodak Black, Lil Durk, and Meek Mill, have expressed their condolences to the late Street Hop sensation. His music has experienced a resurgence on streaming platforms in Nigeria.
Mohbad’s passing has raised significant concerns from the public, with allegations of foul play and bullying emerging, especially after videos surfaced showing the singer being harassed by an individual named Sammy Larry.
Currently, the Nigerian Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death, and the public eagerly awaits the results.