Reps Summon Naira Marley, Mohbad’s Manager Over Late Singer’s Royalties, Music Rights

The Nigerian House of Representatives through its Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, invited the manager of the late singer, Jiggy Adeoye to an interactive session slated to be held next week Tuesday.

This is as part of moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) for his musical works, the house of Representatives has summoned controversial singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley to appear before the House Panel.

Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley’s record label died at 27 under unclear circumstances on 12 September.

The Nigerian House of Representatives through its Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, invited the manager of the late singer, Jiggy Adeoye to an interactive session slated to be held next week Tuesday.

This is as part of moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) for his musical works, the house of Representatives has summoned controversial singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley to appear before the House Panel.

Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley’s record label died at 27 under unclear circumstances on 12 September.

“The House had resolved to wade into the matter following the adoption of a motion moved by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos).

Hon. Benson had called for a review of relevant laws guiding the entertainment industry as well as copyright laws while expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that entertainers are compelled to sign

The lawmakers during the debate on the matter at the plenary session on September 26 also assured the family of Mohbad of its commitment to secure proper compensation and royalties from his musical works.

The House further resolved to monitor the investigation surrounding his death and royalties accruing to him.

In a letter dated October 26, 2023, signed by the Committee’s Clark, Barr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the house said both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager were needed to guide the committee on further legislative action.

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