An Oyo State radio station, Splash FM 105.5 Ibadan has banned songs of popular Nigerian singer and rapper, Naira Marley from airing on the station till further notice.
Perhaps in solidarity or treading the part of caution, the decision was taken in view of its fans who are also fans of late popular street artiste, Mohbad.
The controversial d3ath of the 27-year-old has his fans pointing accusing fingers at his former boss, Naira Marley, Marley’s manager Sam Larry and Marley Music under whose label the singer played.
The protests now appear to be escalating beyond the social media as fans begin street protests and associates like Bella Shmurda vow to ensure he gets justice.
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji better known by his stage name as Mohbad died on Tuesday, September 12 after years of crying out against his alleged oppression of Naira Marley and his crew.
He was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos State, the day after his d3ath.
The Ibadan-based radio station on Monday in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed one of the presenters at the radio station, Aderonke Adesola announcing their decision.
According to the post, Marley’s songs have been placed on “Not to Be Broadcast” on the radio frequency by the station’s management
The post read, “Good evening team. In view of the sensitive nature around the death of Mohbad and the criminal procedure, the police have commenced, I will urge us all to exercise discretion.
“To this effect, Naira Marley’s songs have become NTBB (not to be broadcast) on our station till further notice. This is with immediate effect. Thank you.”