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Davido, Zlatan, Falz, others attend Mohbad’s candlelight procession

Some fans held placards with different inscriptions seeking justice for Mohbad.

• September 21, 2023
Davido and Mohbad’s candlelight procession
Davido and Mohbad’s candlelight procession

Nigerian musicians Davido, Zlatan, and Falz were among the celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of late singer Mohbad on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos.

Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende.

Fans in their numbers echoed, “Justice for Mohbad,” as Falz and on-air-personality Oladotun Kayode coordinated the crowd.

Some fans held placards with different inscriptions seeking justice for Mohbad.

The peaceful procession kicked off from Lekki Phase 1 Gate and terminated at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island.

Mohbad, who died on September 12 and was buried the next day, was exhumed by the police on Thursday for further investigation. 

(NAN) 

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