Nollywood actors Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo, as well as senator Elisha Abbo, paid a visit to the late singer Mohbad's family.
Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, passed away last week, but since then, there have been controversies surrounding his passing.
On Thursday, Senator Abbo and the Nollywood celebrities paid a visit to Mohbad's family in the Lekki neighborhood of Lagos State to express their condolences while Nigerians were demonstrating and demanding justice for the late rapper.
Senator Abbo assured Mohbad’s mother of protection and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his son’s demise.
The lawmaker, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Entertainment Economy, also pledged to spearhead the campaign for a Creative Economy Commission.
He said the Commission aims to address conflicts within the creative industry, including disputes related to record labels and artist contracts. It would also help in preventing situations where individuals resort to self-help, Senator Abbo said.
The visit is the latest in the calls for justice for the singer, whose death has continued to trigger comments. Across the country, Nigerians are demanding a probe into the conditions surrounding Mohbad’s death.
In several cities, young people have taken to the streets, calling on the authorities to probe and sanction anyone culpable in the singer’s death.
Before then, police authorities started a probe into his passage, with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun ordering a thorough probe.
Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi quoted the IGP as issuing a “direct and urgent directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic passing” of the singer.