Hundreds of fans of Nigerian singer, Mohbad, staged a protest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to demand justice for the artist, who died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.
The protesters marched through the streets of Abeokuta, carrying placards with messages such as “Justice for Mohbad,” “We want to know the truth,” and “Who killed Mohbad?”
The protest was peaceful and no violence was reported.
The protest came a day after the Lagos State Police Command launched a special investigation team to probe the mysterious death of Mohbad.
The police have said that they are investigating all possible angles in the case, including the possibility of foul play.
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The #JusticeForMohbad campaign is a reminder of the need to investigate the death of the artist thoroughly and to bring the perpetrators to justice. It is also a reminder of the power of social media to mobilize people to take action against injustice.
In addition to the protest in Abeokuta, there have been several other protests and vigils held in other parts of Nigeria and around the world to demand justice for Mohbad.
Mohbad’s death has also sparked a debate about the need to protect artists from exploitation and abuse. Many people have called on the music industry to do more to protect its artists.
The #JusticeForMohbad campaign is a powerful movement that is demanding justice for the artist and calling for change in the music industry.
