MohBad: Harrysong recounts ordeal in the hands of former record label

Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, a famous Nigerian singer and instrumentalist, has spoken out about the difficulties he faced when he wanted to leave his former record label, Five Star Music.

Harrysong spoke in response to the uproar surrounding the death of his colleague, Mohbad.

Mohbad, who was a victim of intimidation, harassment, and assault by people allegedly associated with his former record label boss, Naira Marley, died on September 12 at the age of 27.

In order to seek justice for the deceased, Harrysong petitioned record label owners to stop mistreating their signees.

Harrysong in a post via his Instagram story, explained how he was also tormented and attacked by Five Star Music when he wanted to leave the record label.

He wrote, “If not for the grace of God, with the help of some very few good men, I would have also died in the hands of my former label, the attacks, torment, abuses and operations back to back, just because I have served and wanted to move out and grow a little for myself.

“It was hell for me, the general public believed everything they said about me then, fans and show promoters bullying me everywhere, In fact one of my friends said he will buy drinks, celebrate, if I die of depression and hunger. I’m alive today just for the few that stood by me and refused to be influenced by lies just to kill an innocent man.

“Record labels should stop this do or die thing, killing young talents just because they want to prove label power and supremacy. #justiceformohbad.”