AFRIMA mourns Mohbad

Mohbad died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in an occurrence that sparked widespread public outrage.

The 27-year-old aspiring music sensation, also known as Imole (Light), was a young and extremely promising artist whose inventiveness and incredible ability enabled him to compose very exhilarating songs that warmed the hearts of millions of admirers worldwide.

While lamenting that Africa has lost a promising talent in its growing music industry in a shocking manner, AFRIMA President and Executive Producer Mike Dada noted in a statement that institutionalization of the music/entertainment industry remains a top priority in curbing the unprofessional practices that have existed within the industry in Africa.

"On behalf of the International Committee of AFRIMA, we express our condolences to Nigeria's music industry, parents, and fans of Mohbad on his tragic death," he stated. Mohbad's death is a heartbreaking incident that has left us all terribly devastated. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased's family and loved ones.

Africa has lost a potential talent in our burgeoning music and entertainment business with his death. We ask God to grant him eternal rest and to give his parents, relatives, and legions of fans the strength to bear his irreplaceable loss.

AFRIMA is leading attempts to mobilize players in Africa's creative business, with an emphasis on Nigeria, in order to build institutionalized operations and govern the music entertainment industry.

A law that controls the music industry is required to prevent it from becoming an unregulated free-for-all, as the entry requirements are now so low that anyone may simply wake up and form a music record label.
To overcome this issue, African countries must establish a Music Institute that will regularly certify practitioners.

AFRIMA strongly encourages stakeholders, including relevant government officials and agencies, artists, record labels, A&R, producers, promoters, artiste's managers, brands, songwriters, DJs & video vixens, video directors, equipment production and rental companies, publishing companies, streaming service companies, entertainment lawyers, royalty companies, choreographers/dancers, entertainment/music journalists and media, culture and music enthusiasts, and other supporting professionals:

AFRIMA's worries are similar to the plea for justice for the late musician, whose death has raised suspicions of foul play. The Nigerian Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's death, and the public is waiting for the results.

Musicians and celebrities from Nigeria and throughout the world, including Kodak Black, Lil Durk, and Meek Mill, have all paid tribute to the late Street Hop sensation, whose music has seen a revival on Nigerian streaming platforms.