Journalist and health practitioner, Kemi Olunloyo, has given an insight into the fortunes that works of departed Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, are likely to have garnered less than two weeks after his death.
According to her, they will be in the range of N1.2bn.
Olunloyo is not just guessing but she is considering the height his songs are maintaining on major charts where, she observed, he has posthumously toppled giants such as and Burna Boy.
She thus expressed worry , in a Facebook pon Friday, over who is in charge of the funds.
She wrote: ” #BREAKING UPDATE Thanks for joining my Facebook Live‼️👀 We lost power and WiFi. It was raining everywhere in the world at the same time with hurricane force winds.⛈️☔️
“Last night, Mohbad became the 58th MOST SELLING DIGITAL ARTIST IN THE WORLD🎶🎤The Global Digital Artistes Ranking chart is measured by an artiste’s presence on iTunes and streaming charts around the world. Unfortunately he got the most streams and downloads when he died. He is now ahead of international giants like, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Chris Brown, Lady Gaga, Drake, Rema, Wizkid, Burna and several others.
“This translates to a Grammy 🏆🎶entry. He has the numbers for Best World Album and Best Afrobeat. Submissions end soon and Nominations will be announced November, Winners announced in February. But will Naira Marley enter Mohbad’s Light 💡 album and eligible songs?
“Doubt it‼️ Sad Sad MESS ‼️No one is talking about his music assets in the industry and media. What about the money? His song royalties and publishing rights plus catalog. He’s estimated N1.2B now. If he were alive his booking fees will be $500K a show at Afrobeat festivals. I suggest his Imolenization label should start making plans for a Grammy Entry for Blessed at least by going to check the numbers required for his last project. Most of the digital numbers came from “Light” his Marlian project and Naira hasn’t released his royalties due to the contract dispute. 90% of these 58th place streams came from America from my analytics review possibly from @lildurk @MeekMill fans after the US rappers mourned him. I saw Google searches like
“This life is so unfair. His family can’t even be trusted. The court must hold all this money in probate. My hard take. Congratulations 🎉 Heavenly boy🎶🇳🇬😇.”
