Nigerian music artiste Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has finally broken the silence over the untimely death of late rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad.

Recall that Mohbad passed away on Tuesday at the age of 27.

Following the death, some social media users have continued to express dissatisfaction over the alleged ill-treatment Mohbad was subjected to by his former record label, with many calling out the Marlian boss, Naira Marley, on social media platforms.

However, reacting to the news of his former signee’s death via a statement posted on his verified Instagram account late Friday, Naira Marley said the news of the rapper’s death has left a permanent hole in his heart.

According to him, despite the fallout between Marlian Music and Mohbad, the label never wished him any harm, adding that the news of his death has left all of them heartbroken.

Naira Marley also called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.