A tense and dramatic moment unfolded during Naira Marleyโs highly publicized concert in Cotonou, Benin Republic, when an unexpected incident nearly disrupted the show. A male fan suddenly stormed the stage in what appeared to be an attempt to physically confront the Marlian Music boss while he was in the middle of his performance.
The shocking moment, which was caught on camera and has since gone viral across various social media platforms, showed the intruder charging towards Naira Marley with boldness. The singer, who was initially caught off guard, continued his performance as security operatives rushed in to neutralize the situation.
In the heat of the moment, Naira Marleyโs close ally and associate, Sam Larry, alongside other security officials, quickly intercepted the attacker. They swiftly overpowered him and dragged him off stage to prevent the situation from escalating further, allowing the performance to continue without further interruptions.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, Naira Marley appeared unfazed. Instead of reacting with anger, he reposted the viral clip on his official X account with a humorous caption: โThe moment I got attacked on stage ๐๐๐๐ see baba oninu re.โ His lighthearted reaction drew even more attention and fueled discussions online.
The development comes at a sensitive time for the controversial singer, who has been at the center of heated debates following the tragic passing of his former signee, Mohbad. The young starโs death on September 12, 2023, at just 27 years old, sparked outrage and birthed the #Justice4MohBad campaign, with Nigerians demanding accountability and thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death. Many critics continue to link Naira Marley and his camp to the controversy, further polarizing public opinion about him.
Online Reactions to the Incident
The viral video of the Cotonou stage invasion has sparked intense conversations across social media. Many users questioned the authenticity of the alleged โattack,โ with some suggesting it may have been staged for publicity.
An X user, @GuyMr0, wrote: โi know a script when i see one ๐.โ
@rawlingsappy added: โYou go con run come on top stage like say you Wan attack me, just drag my clothes ni o, I go settle you after.โ
Another user, Cynosuredefi, stated: โdude had enough time to do you whatever he wanted, i donโt what the guy was doing but itโs obviously not an attack.โ
@Ejigzz raised doubts, saying: โHow am I sure this is not staged too? Eh fine boy.โ
_joelad remarked sarcastically: โDem attack you? Abi you quick do skit make you blow? ๐.โ
The debate remains ongoing, with fans and critics divided on whether the incident was a genuine security breach or just another publicity stunt. Regardless, it has once again placed Naira Marley at the center of media attention, intensifying scrutiny on his career and public image.
Watch the video below โฆ
Moment a d!3-hard Mohbad fan stormed the stage to b3at Naira Marley during his concert in Benin last night ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/UBfJfc31pX
โ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ค๐ฒ๐๐๐ (@AsakyGRN) September 7, 2025
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