“What I Know About Mohbad’s Death”: Sam Larry Breaks Silence in Viral Interview With VDM

After months of swirling controversy and public backlash, embattled Nigerian show promoter Sam Larry has finally broken his silence on his alleged involvement in the tragic death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.

In an exclusive interview with outspoken activist VeryDarkMan, Sam Larry addressed multiple allegations head-on, including the now-viral beach confrontation video, his alleged harassment of Mohbad, and his whereabouts during the singer’s final moments.
The Beach Incident: “It Was Just 9 Seconds”

Addressing the viral 9-second video that captured him confronting Mohbad at a beach, Sam Larry claimed the incident was misinterpreted by the public.

“That video was just nine seconds. I was at the beach with my son. I saw Mohbad and went to ask him for a refund over a show he didn’t attend,” he said.

He added that rapper Zlatan Ibile, who was present at the scene, diffused the tension:

“Zlatan stepped in and resolved the issue. There was no assault or violence. People misunderstood what happened.”

Despite this explanation, fans have long speculated that the video symbolized deeper patterns of intimidation within the industry, especially given Mohbad’s emotional breakdowns before his death.

Zlatan’s Silence and Alleged Threats

When asked why Zlatan has never publicly spoken about the incident, Sam Larry suggested the rapper was under pressure to stay silent:

“Zlatan say if him talk, blood go comot for him mouth,” Larry said, implying Zlatan may have been threatened or warned not to get involved publicly.

Where Was Sam Larry When Mohbad Died?

On the matter of Mohbad’s death in September 2023, Sam Larry claimed he was out of the country at the time:

“I was in Dubai, and Naira Marley was in Amsterdam,” he stated, distancing both himself and Marley from the tragic event.

This marks Sam Larry’s first in-depth public response since Mohbad’s death shook Nigeria’s music industry and sparked massive protests and online campaigns under the banner of #JusticeForMohbad.

Public Reactions and Ongoing Investigations

Though Sam Larry has now spoken, the public remains deeply divided. Many fans still demand clarity, transparency, and justice, while others are calling for witness testimonies and forensic evidence to guide conclusions rather than social media narratives.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government’s autopsy results for Mohbad remain pending, and investigations are ongoing.