Embattled Nigerian singer and leader of the Malian movement, Afeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has taken to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude to God after being acquitted by a court of any involvement in the death of fellow singer Mohbad.
The court’s judgment, which was made public today, cleared Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Prime Boy of any wrongdoing in connection with Mohbad’s death, which occurred nearly two years ago.
In a statement posted online, Naira Marley thanked God Almighty for vindicating him and proving his innocence.
His post reads: “And whoever puts all his in Allah, he will be enough for him.”
The singer’s reaction comes as a huge relief to his fans and supporters, who have stood by him throughout the ordeal.
The singer’s post has drawn a lot of reactions with some on his side and others expressing displeasure;
@Folasheycrown22 said: “Devil sef knows Bible and Quran.” @NachouBae said “Try dey rest abeg. You really need am.”
@Ashabul_Jannaah said: “Indeed! There is no greater security than placing complete trust in Allah, He is always enough.”
@_patrioticCFC said: “Well, you realized your vulgar lifestyle is not gonna be enough for you. You see how everyone rejected you based on heresay of something that didn’t happen. Go back to Allah (SWT) and seek forgiveness. He’s the only One that will never forsake you.”
@OlawolaO said: “From day one I knew you were innocent of every allegation people need to see everything from the side of a business man after investing on a artist and you don’t get to enjoy them may be a very serious issue between the label and the artist but incase.”
@EngrYhusuff said: “This life sweet ooo, thesame people wae dey look for naira that time to kill for nothing, are still desame people here begging him for money, Allah is really wonderful, may what we no nothing about Neva befall us.”