The House of Representatives has issued a summons to singer Naira Marley, whose real name is Azeez Fashola, and Mohbad’s manager, Jiggy Adeoye, to appear before the House on November 3, 2023.
This summons is part of the House’s efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, and ensure that his rights are upheld.
The invitation was conveyed in a letter dated October 26, 2023, and signed by the Committee Clerk, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim.
The letter, routed through the President of the Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria (PMAN), explained that the House was investigating the royalties and other benefits of Mohbad, as well as the extent of interaction between Naira Marley and other relevant copyright organizations. The information gathered from this meeting will guide the committee on further legislative actions.
The House’s intervention in this matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos), who called for a review of laws related to the entertainment industry and copyright. He expressed concerns about the contracts and agreements that artists are often compelled to sign.
During the debate on this matter at the plenary session on September 26, 2023, the lawmakers expressed their commitment to ensuring proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s musical works. They also pledged to monitor the ongoing investigation into his death and the royalties accruing to him.
Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear circumstances on September 12, 2023.
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