Nigerian socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, has explained that his fight with Mohbad was because the late singer owed him 2 million Naira.
Previously, there was a video circulating on social media where Sam Larry and some people confronted Mohbad, causing an uproar.
In the video, Mohbad and Zlatan were filming a music video when Sam Larry, who is reportedly associated with Naira Marley, arrived with his group and targeted Mohbad, who quickly fled in fear.
This video angered many Nigerians on social media, leading them to criticize Sam Larry for intimidating the late singer.
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Sam Larry Statement
In a statement he shared on Snapchat, which has gained widespread attention, Sam Larry claimed that he had given Mohbad 2 million Naira to perform at his mother’s annual remembrance concert, but Mohbad didn’t show up.
He wrote “Two year’s ago, I gave Ileri N2 million to perform at my mother’s annual remembrance concert at Ikorodu.
“The boy never turned up. So I called him to ask why. He then said he was not feeling well.
“When I asked for a refund, he said he lost his phone and money recently when the NDLEA raided his place and since he was leaving Marlian Records, he is now broke, with no commitment to repay.
“I then left, all for me to later hear that this same boy was having a musical video shoot next door, practically the next street to my house.
“So I went there to ask for my money again. We had an argument that lasted five minutes. Even one of his friends insisted he was going pay the money. Up till today one kobo they have not paid me. This was early last year. I have since moved on
“I travelled to Kenya to find new African act that can perform at my mother’s concert this year. I have been away since August 20!
“Till now I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and press. I don’t even know where he lives I only know his former label boss and their house.
“I don’t know any nurse or doctor or hospital. I don’t know anything about his movement, I don’t have that time. I have lost a lot more money than that before; you win some you lose some.
“That is my story, case close. I came here willingly and happily. I know nothing about how the musician died.”
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Sam Larry lands in police custody over Mohbad’s death
In another news, Controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, otherwise known as Sam Larry, is now in the custody of the Lagos State Police Command.
Ikejabird understands that the police arrested Sam Larry over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of 27-year-old singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Several videos that surfaced online after the singer’s demise linked Sam Larry with instances of bullying and assault on Mohbad.
