Since the controversial death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, on September 12, 2023, Samson Balogun, a show promoter also called Sam Larry, has been living under a shadow.
Following investigations into Mohbad’s death, the police identified Sam Larry and Mohbad’s former record label boss, Naira Marley, as persons of interest in the case.
Both were subsequently arrested and remanded at the Lagos State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba.
Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun granted the police’s request to detain Larry and Marley for 21 days to aid their investigation. Although they were later released on bail in November, the incident continues to haunt them.
Sam Larry faces a barrage of curses on social media with every post he makes, particularly from Mohbad’s fans. Even after being involved in an accident in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos, sympathy has been replaced with further criticism.
Netizens express their animosity freely, such as Rosythrone who commented, “I know my God will complete it soon. He is not a God of half job,” and ajeps02 who wrote, “Alhaji Sheikh Samsudeen Al-murderer. I wish you a slow recovery.”
During a recent pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj, the online hostility persisted. Tonia.gram_ commented, “Sam Larry thinks Nigerians have forgiven him. Nice outfit by the way, help us put cotton wool in your nostrils,” while Effedeborah remarked, “This guy should just stay off social media, because I don’t think the hate will ever stop.”
In addition to the relentless online harassment, Sam Larry has had to contend with false information being circulated about him, including rumors of his death in February 2024.
One Facebook post falsely claimed, “Breaking News: Sam Larry (Mohbad’s alleged killer) and family died in a motor accident.” Larry swiftly took to Instagram to refute the news, reassuring his followers, “Both my family and I are perfectly fine… While some may seek to tarnish my reputation, I entrust them to God for judgment.”
Mohbad’s mother also expressed her distress, alleging that her son never found peace due to the actions of Sam Larry and Naira Marley.
She lamented, “Mohbad did not know peace throughout his lifetime… He was always going from one problem to another in the hands of Naira Marley and Sam Larry.”
Sam Larry continues to navigate a life overshadowed by controversy and public scrutiny, seeking solace amid persistent accusations and condemnation.
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