On September 12, 2023, Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, passed away, leading to various reports analyzing the cause of his death. Some social media users criticized Mohbad’s record label owners and some of his colleagues, particularly Naira Marley, suggesting their alleged maltreatment of the hugely talented artiste led to his untimely death.
Some TikTok users have also shared videos claiming that Naira Marley’s residence in Lekki was attacked by irate protesters and set ablaze. However, a fact check by The Explainer found no evidence to support these claims.
The videos were shared on TikTok alleging an attack on Naira Marley’s residence in Lekki, with conflicting reports on whether the house was set on fire or invaded by young boys. The Explainer fact checks revealed no credible evidence to confirm the alleged attack on Naira Marley’s residence.
The Explainer fact checkers subjected the circulating video to a keyframe analysis using INVID, a video verification plug-in, which indicated that the footage was taken from a fire outbreak in Chicago, United States. The video had been posted on YouTube by ABC7Chicago since March 7, 2023, capturing a house fire incident in Chicago.
Furthermore, The Explainer Fact Checkers conducted a comprehensive keyword search to identify any reports or credible media outlets covering the alleged attack on Naira Marley’s residence in Lekki. However, no credible sources or reputable media outlets reported on such an incident.
Based on the evidence gathered, there are no credible pointers to support the claim of an attack on Naira Marley’s residence in Lekki following Mohbad’s death. The video circulating on TikTok was actually footage from a fire outbreak in Chicago in March 2023.
