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By Emmanuel Adeleke
In a bid to secure a proper compensation and royalties for late music sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, House of Representatives has summoned controversial singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, to appear before it.
The invitation by the House Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance, was part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer and ensure that his rights are upheld.
The committee also invited Mohbad’s manager, Jiggy Adeoye, to appear on October 31.
Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, died at the age of 27 in controversial circumstances on September 12.
The House resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, on Thursday.
Benson urged a review of the laws pertaining to the entertainment industry and copyright, expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that artistes were often compelled to sign.
During the debate on the matter at the plenary session on Sept 26, the lawmakers had expressed their commitment to ensuring proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s musical works.
The lawmakers also pledged to monitor the ongoing investigation into his death and the royalties accruing to him.