The well-known Nigerian singer Ruger, real name Michael Adebayo Olayinka, described how the fans of the late artist Mohbad had a part in his dying.

Mohbad, previously signed to the Marlian Record label owned by Naira Marley, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, under contentious circumstances.

Accusations were made against Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, suggesting their involvement in Mohbad’s unexpected demise. This was prompted by the emergence of various documents and videos depicting the duo relentlessly bullying Mohbad for departing the Record label, which circulated on social media.

However, speaking in his latest interview with UK-based media personality, Adesope Olajide on ‘Afrobeats Podcast’, Ruger blamed fans for complicating issues for Mohbad before his death.

He accused the late singer’s fans of not supporting him when he parted ways with the record label.

“I don’t know whether the label was Mohbad’s problem or not. I just want you all to know that the label was not only his problem, but the fans were his problem too.

“Because as soon as he left the label, I don’t think people continued listening to him anymore. I feel like they were just attached to the fact that he was a Marlian,” he said.