Notable singer, Samklef, faces backlash for his recent photoshoot and statement regarding the death of his junior colleague, Mohbad.
Amidst the grief over the loss of the young singer, Samklef took to social media to express his views on Mohbad’s death.
In a post on the micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), he highlighted the industry's tendency to mistake the wrongdoer as a hero.
Along with his note, Samklef shared a photoshoot of himself adorned with a traditional necklace made of cowries, a move that stirred controversy among many fans.
“The god of justice SAMKLEF seven has arrived! I’ve been warning everyone about the darker aspects of the Nigerian Afro beats industry, but not everyone believed me. When victims seek help, they’re often vilified. We tend to support the oppressor and ostracize the victims. Brace yourselves for industry issues – names will be mentioned!” he wrote in a post.
Reactions from netizens to Samklef's actions related to Mohbad’s death
iam_bussie wrote: “You really did not sit to think if an adult like you should be going about this in this childish manner?”
vickie_coco stated: “When oba Solomon said “osiwin eniyan” , he was referring to you sir!!”
fineboytunde_ penned: “Samklef seven. No o, samklef 10 ni. Don’t you people have shame? At least think about the shame people around you will get from this fooling.”
Warepamorsammy opined: “It’s disappointing how you are going about what you are doing.”
yhettyqueen1_ said: “Wtf is wrong with you??? Using Mohbad's death to revive your career??!”
