In a viral online video, a group of sympathizers marched in mourning for Mohbad, the late Afrobeats musician, in Lagos. The men were all dressed in black, and they caught the attention of an interviewer who questioned them about their attire and the purpose of their march. One of the men responded that they were marching for their friend, Mohbad.
However, when asked who Mohbad was, his response revealed their ignorance. He explained that Mohbad was a Calabar guy who had been tragically killed by his employer, allegedly due to a dispute over unpaid services rendered over the years.
The video has garnered various reactions on social media. milena_nweke expressed acceptance of their intentions, stating, "Leave them; we accept... as long as they join the movement." Meanwhile, man.down001 humorously commented, "Leave Igbo; they no gree."
Another user, sugachi04, pointed out the fluctuating emotions in the situation, saying, "One minute, someone is crying... One minute, someone is laughing... a person cannot mourn for a complete 1 day." queenofdsun suggested a potential motive for the misunderstanding, speculating, "He is right for as much him say na Naira M kee Mohbad." Lastly, jewelbaby500 humorously remarked, "I no wan laugh but wif is ths. Someone cannot be moody in peace again."
The video and its reactions highlight the importance of understanding the context and identity of those being mourned in such gatherings.
Watch the video below:
Reacting, milena_nweke said: “Leave them we accept…as long as they join the movement”
man.down001 wrote: “Leave Igbo they no gree”
sugachi04 said: “one minute.. someone is crying… One minute someone is laughing.. person no fit mourn for complete 1 day”
queenofdsun wrote: “He is right for as much him say na Naira M kee mohbad”
jewelbaby500 said: “I no wan laugh but wif is ths Someone cannot be moody in peace again.”
