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MohBad: Nigerians Slam Naira Marley Over ‘Fake’ Viral Video

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 28th Sep, 2023 - tori.ng

Naira Marley, on Tuesday, in a statement released on his Instagram account, distanced himself from Mohbad’s death.

 
Nigerians have lashed out at Naira Marley over a video he made explaining the last conversation he had with MohBad.
 
Social media users accused him of cloning Mohbad's voice and faking the call just so he can be exonerated and free from the wrath of Nigerians.
 
Recall that MohBad died on September 12 and was buried the next day in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
 
The sudden and tragic death of the 27-year-old singer generated backlashes against the Marlian boss and his caucus from many Nigerians.
 
Naira Marley, on Tuesday, in a statement released on his Instagram account, distanced himself from Mohbad’s death.
 
However, on Wednesday, former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri shared a video of Naira Marley and Mohbad conversing.
 
During the purported phone conversation, the ‘Yahoo Boy’ crooner said that the late singer mentioned to him about feeling suicidal and had already done a video telling the world to blame Naira Marley and his team for his death.
 
The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with many questioning Naira Marley’s purpose in recording the conversation while others claimed it could be AI-generated to exonerate himself.
 
ladyque_1 wrote: “Why will he record this and keep for us if he doesn’t have ulterior motive???”
 
seun_dreams said: “AI na your mate? Look closely. It’s well planned . We are not buying it”
 
jezinspired stated: “AI cloned voice of Mohbad guy we smart pass you”
 
nduchidozie claimed: “Who records conversations and video records it without ill motive”
 
ugospunky said: “Na we dem wan use doctored tape for …. Come home n explain to us”
 
evannypatrick wrote: “Why do I feel like this is AI? Cos why I’m heavens name is this recorded? let’s not forget clones voices guys hmmm…seems like it’s AI to me”
 
parlieheart wrote: “Everything just looks planned. How does he even have a recording of the supposed phone conversation with Mohbad just before his demise? Had he already planned for damage control? Why hasn’t he submitted himself to the appropriate authorities?”
 
idgreat147 said: “If you had recorded this as an evidence, it means you had preplanned”
 
jade_wale argued: “Could it be someone else that sounds like mohbad on the other line”
 
ermbraz pointed out: “I’m not saying it’s fake, but we live in an AI era where voices can be easily cloned.”
 


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