The House of Representatives has summoned singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, to appear before it.
The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Mohbad’s manager. Jiggy Adeoye,
In a letter dated Oct. 26, signed by the Committee’s Clerk, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the house formally summoned both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager.
This was to provide insights into the situation and guide the committee on potential legislative action.
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The letter was routed through the President of the Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria.
This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld.
Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear circumstances on Sept 12.
The House’s decision to intervene in the matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos).
During the debate on the matter at the plenary session on Sept 26, the lawmakers had expressed their commitment to ensuring proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s musical works.
The lawmakers also pledged to monitor the ongoing investigation into his death and the royalties accruing to him.
