Solomon Buchi, a well-known author and social media influencer, claims that the majority of significant Nigerian musicians are cultists.
Following the intense controversy surrounding the passing of the Nigerian musician Mohbad, who had previously been contracted to Marlian Records, Buchi made this assertion.
Owner of Marlian Records Naira Marly and his associate Sam Larry drew harsh criticism on social media after a number of documents and videos showing the pair harassing the late singer mercilessly for quitting Marlian Records leaked online.
In a series of posts on his Instagram profile, Solomon Buchi responded to the video and the recent events, writing: “I’ve been beneath the pages of books researching about Mohbad, his music boss, Naira Marley, and other parties that were involved in his life till his untimely passing. My conviction that the Nigerian music industry is a quagmire of cultism, gangsterism, evil politics, and appalling moral norms has been strengthened by this.
“I listened to very few of his songs and noticed the pain in his voice, the sonorous and sober tone, and his poignant lyrics that often expressed the difficulty of life. His music mirrored his deepest struggles and his hope to overcome them. It got me thinking about the rot, evil, and darkness that exist in the realm of entertainment.
“Almost nothing to be exemplary of Naira Marley, Mohbad’s boss, who rose to fame by subliminally endorsing fraud and other negative vices. Now, he’s roped into this situation with strong and believable allegations of Mohbad’s death on him. And most of our youngsters listened to him and praised him until just before Mohbad’s death.
“Generally, the Nigerian music industry is a game of dirty power, gang rivalry, and shady deals. Most popular Nigerian musicians are cultists. Through their music, dressing, videos, lingo, and fraternal phrases, they are easy to identify. And what do they do? Of course, they don’t kill mosquitoes or keep peace—it’s a cycle of chaos. RIP Mohbad.”
