The management of Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has banned the playing of songs by Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, from airing on the station, citing the ongoing investigation by the police into the sudden demise of his former label signee, Mohbad.
The station management disclosed this in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by one of the presenters at the radio station, Aderonke Adesola.
In the internal memo, the management of Splash FM said the reason for the ban is due to the ongoing police investigation into Mohbad’s demise.
The memo urged staff members to exercise discretion due to the sensitive nature of Mohbad’s death and the criminal investigation. It stated that Naira Marley’s songs are now classified as “Not to be Broadcast” on their stations until further notice, with immediate effect.
The memo read, “Good evening team. In view of the sensitive nature of the death of Mohbad and the criminal procedure, the police have commenced, I will urge us all to exercise discretion.
“To this effect, Naira Marley’s songs have become NTBB ( not to be broadcast) on our station till further notice. This is with immediate effect. Thank you.”
Naira Marley has been a topic of public discussion following the sudden demise of his 27-year-old former signee.
The talented singer died a year after his controversial split from the record label owned by singer Naira Marley, due to an internal dispute and allegations of assaults.
