Fresh controversies surrounding the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have intensified after his father, Joseph Aloba, made a startling statement linking DNA-related issues to his son’s death, while singer Mr Real accused Zinoleesky of betraying fellow artiste Lil Frosh.
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The latest developments have reignited public conversations about Mohbad’s death, the prolonged paternity dispute involving his son, Liam, and renewed allegations surrounding relationships among artistes associated with the Marlian Records camp.
Key Highlights
- Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, declares that DNA-related issues contributed to his son’s death.
- The singer’s paternity dispute involving his son, Liam, remains a major source of family controversy.
- DNA samples were reportedly collected from Mohbad’s remains and Liam on October 31, 2026.
- Mr Real accuses Zinoleesky of betraying Lil Frosh over a leaked private conversation.
- VeryDarkMan releases an alleged September 2023 phone conversation between Zinoleesky and Lil Frosh.
- Davido is mentioned in the leaked recording over an alleged request for Zinoleesky to leave Marlian Records.
Mohbad’s Father Makes Fresh DNA Claim
In a statement circulating on social media, Joseph Aloba reportedly declared, “DNA killed Mohbad, I’m saying it for the whole world to hear.”
The statement has attracted renewed attention to the prolonged paternity dispute involving Mohbad’s only son, Liam, whom the late singer had with his wife, Omowunmi Aloba.
The development has also generated discussions about the relationship between members of Mohbad’s family and the unresolved questions surrounding the circumstances of his death.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His sudden passing triggered nationwide outrage, with fans, colleagues and human rights advocates demanding a thorough investigation into what happened before his death.
Following public pressure, his body was exhumed on September 21, 2023, nine days after his burial, for an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
However, the post-mortem examination was reportedly inconclusive, leaving several questions surrounding his passing unanswered.
The controversy later extended to his family following Joseph Aloba’s repeated demands for a DNA test to establish whether Liam was biologically related to the late musician.
The demand has generated a prolonged disagreement between Joseph and his daughter-in-law, Omowunmi, who has consistently maintained that Liam is Mohbad’s biological child.
In October 2026, Omowunmi addressed the controversy during a TikTok livestream, expressing frustration over what she described as the prolonged delay in resolving the paternity dispute.
She maintained that she was not opposed to a DNA examination but accused her father-in-law of contributing to the delay. She also insisted that Joseph should comply with an existing court directive requiring him to apologise to her.
The dispute took another legal turn at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, which had earlier approved multiple DNA examinations to establish Liam’s paternity.
On October 15, 2026, the court adjourned proceedings until November 16 and appointed a new welfare officer to address concerns raised by the Aloba family over the proposed testing arrangements.
The family had questioned the identity and location of the overseas laboratory expected to analyse the samples, its accreditation and the procedures for ensuring that the biological specimens would not be compromised.
Joseph’s legal representatives also raised concerns about the handling of samples during the earlier post-mortem process, including claims that a laboratory expected to receive specimens from the previous investigation had no record of receiving samples registered in Mohbad’s name.
These remain allegations raised by the family and have not been established as findings of wrongdoing.
Despite the disagreements, DNA samples were eventually collected from Mohbad’s remains and Liam on October 31, 2026, during a court-supervised exercise in Lagos.
The exercise reportedly took place at Mainland General Hospital, popularly known as the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Yaba, while the samples were subsequently taken to the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre for further processing.
Mohbad’s mother, Abosede, his younger brother, Adura, and Omowunmi were among those reportedly present during the exercise.
As of November 10, 2026, no official DNA result or confirmed date for its release had been announced.
Mohbad’s Family Seeks Fresh Police Investigation
Beyond the paternity controversy, Mohbad’s family has continued to demand further investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The family reportedly secured approval from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu for a comprehensive fresh investigation.
The family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, disclosed that a petition dated April 14, 2026, was received by the police on May 7.
In a subsequent statement dated September 29, 2026, the family reportedly raised concerns over inconsistencies in the previous investigation and requested a forensic reconstruction to establish what happened before the singer’s death.
In July 2025, the Lagos State Coroner’s Court had delivered its findings, ruling out homicide based on the evidence presented during the proceedings.
The court also raised concerns about the administration of an injection by an auxiliary nurse and recommended appropriate action over alleged medical negligence.
However, Mohbad’s family continued to question aspects of the investigation and called for further examination of the circumstances surrounding his passing.
It is important to distinguish the paternity examination from the investigation into Mohbad’s death. A DNA test to establish Liam’s biological relationship with the singer cannot, by itself, determine what caused his death or establish that DNA-related issues contributed to it.
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Mr Real Accuses Zinoleesky Of Betraying Lil Frosh
Meanwhile, another controversy connected to Mohbad’s death has emerged after singer Mr Real criticised Zinoleesky and social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over a leaked private conversation involving Lil Frosh.
Mr Real accused Zinoleesky of betraying Lil Frosh by allegedly recording their private conversation, warning that the development could destroy the latter’s efforts to revive his music career.
The controversy followed VeryDarkMan’s release of an alleged phone conversation between Zinoleesky and Lil Frosh, reportedly recorded on September 17, 2023, five days after Mohbad’s death.
In the recording, Lil Frosh claimed that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had contacted him and asked him to persuade Zinoleesky to leave Marlian Records, the label owned by controversial singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley.
Lil Frosh reportedly told Zinoleesky that Davido had reached out to him and requested that he advise his fellow artiste to leave the record label.
“Call your brother, make you warn am, make he comot for there, leave Marlians Record,” Lil Frosh allegedly quoted Davido as saying.
Zinoleesky appeared surprised by the revelation and reportedly asked, “Davido called you to ask me to leave?”
Lil Frosh further claimed that Davido had asked whether Zinoleesky was around before instructing him to advise the singer to leave Marlian Records.
He also reportedly offered to provide screenshots of his alleged conversation with Davido.
Reacting to the leaked audio, VeryDarkMan disclosed that he had been in possession of the recording for a long time but decided to release it after repeatedly attempting to reach Davido for an explanation.
The activist expressed disappointment over the alleged conversation, particularly because it reportedly happened barely five days after Mohbad’s death.
He also claimed that he had expected Lil Frosh to publicly address and deny the allegation, adding that he had other information concerning the controversy.
Following the release, Zinoleesky broke his silence amid criticism over his decision to record the private conversation.
In a post on X, the singer appeared to question why attention had shifted from the content of the discussion to the circumstances surrounding its recording.
“Now the conversation has changed to why I recorded five days after the whole country said we killed someone. Okay,” he wrote.
His response generated further debate, with social media users questioning his relationship with Lil Frosh and why he allegedly recorded a private discussion with someone regarded as his close associate.
Sam Larry, Mr Real React To Leaked Audio
Joining the controversy, Lagos socialite Sam Larry challenged Lil Frosh over his reported position on Davido’s alleged intervention.
In a video circulating online, Sam Larry questioned why Lil Frosh would allegedly deny that Davido asked him to persuade Zinoleesky to leave Marlian Records after making the claim during their private conversation.
He urged the singer to stand by his words, questioning whether he was afraid of anyone.
However, Mr Real’s reaction has become another major talking point, with the singer accusing Zinoleesky of betraying Lil Frosh and VeryDarkMan of worsening the situation.
In a video shared on Instagram, Mr Real questioned why Zinoleesky would record a private conversation with someone he described as a close friend.
He argued that Lil Frosh was only trying to offer advice to Zinoleesky about his career and expressed disappointment that their discussion had eventually become public.
“Zinoleesky is an enemy to Lil Frosh. What is your intention of recording a voice call of you and your best friend? A friend that has you in heart, that is trying to tell you what is good for you,” Mr Real said.
He further criticised VeryDarkMan for releasing the recording, insisting that it contained no substantial evidence against the individuals being discussed but could negatively affect Lil Frosh’s attempt to rebuild his career.
“Bro, na rubbish. I can’t see anything inside. Rather, I see this thing as plot to destroy Lil Frosh’s life. This boy is trying to revive his career that that girl don scatter. VeryDarkMan, you brought it again. You have brought this boy to point zero,” he stated.
Mr Real also expressed disappointment in VeryDarkMan, accusing him of contradicting his supposed commitment to supporting young people.
The singer further suggested that Davido might have had plans to assist Lil Frosh before the recording surfaced, questioning whether the controversy could affect such an opportunity.
Meanwhile, content creator Wahab Malik also questioned the timeline attached to the recording, raising doubts about whether the audio was indeed made in September 2023. He later clarified that he had misheard a portion of the conversation.
The questions surrounding the recording’s timeline have added another dimension to the online debate.
How Mohbad’s Death Continues To Affect Nigerian Music Industry
The latest controversy has revived memories of the tensions that surrounded Mohbad before his death.
Before his passing, the singer had been involved in a public dispute with his former record label boss, Naira Marley, and had raised allegations of intimidation and assault involving individuals associated with the Marlian camp.
His death triggered nationwide outrage, with fans demanding justice and a thorough investigation.
The leaked conversation between Zinoleesky and Lil Frosh has now reopened discussions about the pressure faced by artistes associated with Marlian Records after Mohbad’s death and whether influential figures in the entertainment industry attempted to persuade them to leave the label.
Davido’s alleged involvement has particularly attracted attention. However, the recording contains Lil Frosh’s account of the alleged conversation and does not independently establish that Davido made the request. Davido’s response to the latest allegation was not established in the available reports.
Lil Frosh, whose real name is Sani Goriola Wasiu, previously enjoyed attention in Nigeria’s street-pop music scene before his career suffered a setback following a highly publicised domestic violence controversy involving his former girlfriend, Gift Camille.
The controversy led to his exit from Davido’s DMW record label in 2020 after Davido announced the termination of his contract. Lil Frosh later apologised publicly and continued efforts to rebuild his music career.
Zinoleesky, on the other hand, became popular through his association with Marlian Records and his street-pop releases, establishing himself as one of the recognised young voices in the Nigerian music industry.
The latest development has placed the relationship between the two singers under fresh scrutiny, with Mr Real suggesting that the leaked recording could further damage Lil Frosh’s career.
Public Awaits DNA Results And Further Developments
As reactions continue to trail the developments, the controversies involving Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, Zinoleesky, Lil Frosh, VeryDarkMan, Mr Real, Sam Larry and Davido have once again brought unresolved issues within Nigeria’s entertainment industry into the spotlight.
While Joseph Aloba’s latest statement has intensified conversations about the DNA controversy, the leaked recording has reopened questions about relationships and alleged disagreements among artistes associated with the Marlian camp.
For now, attention remains focused on the outcome of the court-supervised DNA examination, the fresh police investigation into Mohbad’s death and the next court proceedings scheduled for November 16, 2026.
More than three years after Mohbad’s death, his name continues to dominate public conversations, with fans and family members still seeking answers about his final days and the circumstances surrounding his passing.
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