Joseph Aloba, the father of the late artist Mohbad, has responded to accusations that he is exploiting his son’s death to advance his own music career.
In an interview with Silverbird TV, Aloba denied the claims, explaining that music has become a therapeutic way for him to cope with his grief.
A gospel singer himself, Aloba shared that he taught Mohbad how to sing and now finds solace in performing his late son’s songs.
He emphasized that he had been making music long before Mohbad’s death and is set to release a new album soon.
Aloba said, “I taught Mohbad how to sing. I’m a gospel artist, and he was into hip-hop. Since his passing, singing his songs has become an easier way for me to mourn. When I sing, I remember him.”
He also clarified, “I had recorded music before his death, though it wasn’t widely known. Now, people are paying more attention to me and my work. I didn’t just start singing after his death—my music career has been ongoing. Another album will be out soon.”
Aloba also spoke about the family tensions that arose after Mohbad’s passing, noting that despite Mohbad’s efforts to reconcile family members while alive, conflicts emerged following his death.
He recounted a family meeting organized by Mohbad’s lawyer, where tensions flared when relatives met without waiting for him, as the family head, to arrive.
