The House of Representatives has
summoned singer, Azeez Fashola, known by his stage name, Naira Marley, to
appear before it.
This comes as part of efforts to
address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba,
popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld.
The House, through its Committee
on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Jiggy Adeoye,
Mohbad’s manager.
The invitation to Mohbad’s
manager is to enable the lawmakers to have an interactive session scheduled for
October 3.
This comes as a bold step towards
securing proper compensation and royalties for the late music sensation.
Mohbad, a former signee of Naira
Marley’s record label, tragically passed away at the age of 27 under unclear
circumstances on September 12.
The House’s decision to intervene
in the matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson
(APC-Lagos).
Benson urged a review of the laws
pertaining to the entertainment industry and copyright, expressing concerns
about the contracts and agreements that artists were often compelled to sign.
During the debate on the matter
at the plenary session on September 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.
In a letter dated October 26,
signed by the Committee’s Clerk, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the House formally summoned
both Naira Marley and Mohbad’s manager.
This was to provide insights into
the situation and guide the committee on potential legislative action.
The letter was routed through the
President of the Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria, NAN reports.
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