Reps summon Naira Marley over Mohbad’s royalties

The House of Representatives has summoned singer Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name Naira Marley, to appear before it.

This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld.

The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Jiggy Adeoye, Mohbad’s manager.

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This comes as a bold step towards securing proper compensation and royalties for the late music sensation. Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear circumstances on Sept 12.

The House’s decision to intervene in the matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos).

Benson urged a review of the laws on the entertainment industry and copyright, expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that artists were often compelled to sign.