For late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad, it was a dream not made to be realised. A Canada-based show promoter, Prince George, has disclosed that the singer died the day his Canadian visa was approved.

George said this while speaking at the candlelight procession organised by Nigerians in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night.

“I had planned to surprise the late singer’s best friend, Bella Shmurda, during the latter’s show in Canada by bringing Mohbad to the show,” the singer and promoter said.

“I sent a message to Mohbad’s manager in the morning of the day he died to inform him that his visa had been approved, only to be told that Mohbad had died mysteriously”, he said.

Also, present at the event was a visibly heartbroken Bella Shurmda who struggled to mutter a few words to the audience. He noted that he was still in shock about the death of his friend.

He said, “This person is my brother, my guy, my best friend, you know? It’s so sad. This is someone I saw before I left Nigeria, only to be called two, three days later that he had died. Everything was so funny. Even my mum had to call and tell me not to come home.”

Naira Marley has finally broken the silence on the death of Mohbad.

The fast-rising singer, 27, passed away on Tuesday. He was laid to rest on Wednesday.

In a statement on Friday, Naira Marley said he is “heartbroken” by Mohbad’s demise, adding that he will “truly be missed”.

The Marlian Record label boss said although they had “disagreements, no harm whatsoever was wished on Mohbad”.

Naira Marley also extended his condolences to the family of Mohbad while calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

“With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of an exceptional talent. Someone who was more than an artist or signee but a brother and dear friend Promise” Mohbad” Oladimeji Aloba,” the statement reads.

“We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones, we are all heartbroken by his tragic loss and will be truly missed.

“From inception we recognized Mohbad was a force to be reckoned with. His music gave so many people love and light.

“Mohbad touched us all with his heartfelt lyrics, story telling, infectious smile and energy. The news of his passing has left us with a permanent hole in our hearts.

“Mohbad is an incredible street pop star who contributed to the foundation of the Marlian Music. Despite his departure last year we continually championed his talent.

“No family is perfect, families have disagreements but no harm whatsoever was wished on Mohbad. So many things left unsaid but the love was always there. This tragedy is not only a loss for us but to everyone you touched musically around the world.

“As we share our condolences to the late Mohbad, we would like to echo a call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. We’re unhappy and unsettled with everything we have witnessed since Tuesday the 12th Sept. We owe it to Mohbad to assist with uncovering any foul play or injustice. Our brother deserved a better send off, it saddens us that we couldn’t assist with providing a befitting burial. We will continue our efforts to reach out to the family.

“We urge our colleagues in the media to treat this matter with the utmost sensitivity, respect and care. We publicly appeal to the authorities to do due diligence and we will work closely to support those handling the matter. Finally urge the online community to refrain from circulating damaging accusations that could compromise the investigation.”

The cause of Mohbad’s death is still unknown.

But Joseph Aloba, his father, revealed he died shortly after an auxiliary nurse was invited to give him an injection.

Omowunmi, the partner of Mohbad, also recounted the singer’s struggles when he was alive.

The police announced a comprehensive investigation into Mohbad’s death on Thursday.

Joseph Aloba, father of the late artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has revealed the terrible dream he had two days before the death of his son.

The ‘Ko Por Ke’ singer died on Tuesday and was laid to rest in Ikorodu the following day amidst tears from family, friends, and sympathizers.

The grieving father, while speaking to an online blogger @og_baba1 in an interview on Wednesday, described his relationship with the late artiste as more of friendship than father-to-son.

He also revealed his final moment with him, saying he had paid him a visit last Saturday where they had lunch together.

” Mohbad is my friend. I called him Oladimeji (meaning my second) because I’m the only son of my parents. We were close.

“The last day we met which was last Saturday, I went there (Mohbad’s house) and we dined together. When I was leaving he also gave me some money like he always did,” Mr Ayoba narrated.

Narrating his death premonition, he said, ” I had a dream about him, two days before the incident. In the dream, I saw someone trying to shoot me. I thought I escaped the bullet not knowing something like this would happen to me.

On what led to his son’s death, he said, “According to what I heard from people, though I don’t believe was that an auxiliary nurse administered him an injection, and that could have led to anything.”

Since his death, tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues and his fans across social media platforms.