Popular Nigerian activist and social media commentator, Verydarkman, has made a controversial statement claiming that before the tragic death of Mohbad, street-hop artist Naira Marley held more influence and fanbase dominance than celebrated Nigerian global stars such as Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
The activist made this revelation while discussing new angles and alleged suppressed evidence in the ongoing investigations and controversies surrounding Mohbad’s death.
Verydarkman and Naira Marley.
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According to Verydarkman, the Marlian Music movement once wielded such a massive following and street influence that even when Naira Marley stood side-by-side with industry giants like Davido or Wizkid, fans would focus solely on Marley and his crew.
He cited several examples where the crowd at events would erupt in chants of "Marlians" regardless of which A-list star was present, stressing how much sway Naira Marley had among Nigerian youths.
His words in part …
“Lemme let the cat out of the bag so we will stop all this…for Mohbad matter, then you go come understand the context. Marlians was so big that if Wizkid dey here now and Naira Marley come, people go start to dey shout Marlians. Marlians was so big that if Davido stand, and Naira Marley stand, people go dey shout Marlians…the guy pack ground around the globe and around the country. It was a problem. The entertainment industry is so dark to the point wey be say they see each other as a competition..”
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