Mohbad: Nigerian lawyer sends strong message to upcoming artists

Inibehe Effiong, a public interest and human rights lawyer, has urged aspiring artists to have and keep a lawyer as an integral part of their career.

Effiong believes that those in the entertainment industry or any other business who do not have a lawyer are taking a huge risk that could result in irreparable loss.

On Thursday, he stated this in a post on his verified social media platform X.

The announcement follows the death of Nigerian singer and rapper Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

ER reports that Mohbad has been laid to rest in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Apart from the controversy as per the cause of his death, videos have emerged of distant relatives of the deceased trying to seize the late singer’s properties from his wife, Omowunmi.

In a video making the rounds on social media, an elderly man, who is supposedly a family member, was captured saying the singer’s wife should not be trusted.

However, Effiong is of the view that upcoming artist should have and retain a lawyer as an integral part of their career.

According to him, the advice has saved lives.

He wrote, “As an upcoming artist, you should have and retain a lawyer as an integral part of your career.

“If you’re into entertainment or any business for that matter, and you do not have a lawyer, you’re taking a huge risk that may cost you irreparable loss.

“This advice has saved lives.”