A close friend of the late singer Mohbad, Damola, has publicly challenged the claims made by the singer's father, Joseph Aloba, that his son and Wunmi were never traditionally married. This comes after a video of Mr. Aloba making these assertions circulated online.
Joseph Aloba's Controversial Claims
In a video that surfaced online, Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba, insisted that his son and Wunmi only had a wedding introduction, not a full traditional marriage ceremony. He claimed he was unaware of the event beforehand and was coerced into attending on the day. Upon arrival, he was simply handed a cloth and asked to participate.
Mr. Aloba emphasized that in his culture, a proper traditional wedding requires the presence of the family head, which he stated was not the case for this ceremony. He also revealed that Mohbad had promised to marry Wunmi after she gave birth but reneged on this promise after allegedly catching her being unfaithful.
This allegation of infidelity is the primary reason he is demanding a DNA test for Liam, the son Mohbad left behind.
Damola's Video Evidence Counters the Narrative
To refute these claims, Mohbad's friend, Damola, took to social media to share what he presents as clear evidence of the traditional wedding. He released videos from the event, which he states is the very ceremony Mr. Aloba denies took place.
One of the videos shows Damola and other friends serving as groomsmen for Mohbad. In a definitive clip, they are seen holding and spraying bundles of Naira notes, a common and significant practice at Nigerian traditional weddings to celebrate the couple.
Public Reaction and Unresolved Questions
The release of these videos has intensified public discussion around the ongoing disputes within Mohbad's family following his tragic death. Damola's evidence directly contradicts the narrative put forth by Joseph Aloba, creating a stark 'he said, they showed' situation.
While the videos appear to substantiate the occurrence of a traditional wedding, the deeper issues raised by Mohbad's father, particularly the call for a DNA test on his grandson Liam, remain a central and emotionally charged point of contention. The public awaits further developments as this family matter continues to unfold in the spotlight.
