Popular Nigerian singer Naira Marley was seen celebrating with Barrister Damilola Ayinde-Marshal, daughter of Fuji legend KWAM 1, following her victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for Surulere Constituency II.
On May 20, 2026, Damilola emerged as the consensus candidate of the APC for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat. Her victory was marked by several aspirants, including Hon Dr Alli Sanusi, Hon. Rasaq Ibrahim Olamilekan, and Hon. Qozeem Shittu, gracefully stepping aside.
Damilola currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism, Arts and Culture to the Governor of Lagos State. She is also known as Naira Marley's legal counsel. Following her victory, videos surfaced online showing the duo joyfully celebrating together.
Background on Naira Marley's Recent Statements
Earlier, Naira Marley stirred controversy by claiming that only a handful of artists in Nigeria have not joined cult groups. In posts shared on his X page, he wrote, "We no reach 5 weh never join cult for this industry", suggesting widespread cult involvement among top artists. He also issued a disclaimer regarding any deaths or attacks within the industry, stating, "I no get problem with anybody o. If anybody die no be me o… na dem go kill each other finish."
Public Reactions
Netizens reacted to the celebration between Naira Marley and Damilola. Comments included:
- bishopdes0: "In this life just try as much as possible not to die … Rest in peace MOHBAD."
- dccanderson: "K1 do this one oooo ????if papa no fit become awujale pikin go be something ???."
- simonokusaga: "See life she replaced Desmond Werey Elliott."
- idshittu14: "Who announced it? Show us the result!! Let’s see the numbers!!"
- johnosimen: "I hope she does not have the same spirit as Naira that shows people."
- huwonlo: "Now I have remember na she be Naira Marley lawyer ??."
Naira Marley also recently reacted to rumors about Mohbad's widow, Wunmi Aloba, following claims that she had secretly welcomed a second child. He posted a cryptic message on X, which many interpreted as a response to the situation.
