“Fame after death” – Nigerian react as Mohbad’s blessed album hit No 1 on Apple music, boomplay & others (Photos)

 Late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad has been celebrated massively as his latest album, Blessed, hit the top spot on music streaming platforms.

The deceased, who died on Tuesday, September 12, did not achieve the milestone while he was alive. Fans and music lovers celebrated his posthumous success.

His recent rap album, Blessed, which consist of 8 songs was released on 30th June, 2023 featuring Zlatan Ibile and his close friend, Bella Shmurda.

However, Blessed album took the Number 1 spot on Apple music, boomplay, Audio mack, spotify among other streaming platforms. Additionally, his hit single, Peace, which was released while he was still under Marlians claimed the top 10 songs on Apple music. 

See his posts below:

Mohbad On Apple Music Nigeria 🇳🇬

#1 – Top Songs – Peace
#1 – Top Albums – Blessed
#1 – Top Playlists – Mohbad Essentials
#1 – Top 25: Lagos – Beast & Peace

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— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) September 14, 2023

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Mohbad currently has the most songs charting on Nigeria 🇳🇬 Spotify Top Songs chart (26 songs).

— It’s a rare feat that has been earned by just 4 other artists.

— It’s also the first time over 13% of the chart will be dominated by his songs.

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— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) September 14, 2023

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Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” hits #1 for the first time ever on Nigeria 🇳🇬 Spotify Top Songs chart. pic.twitter.com/rRCFypHkAU

— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) September 14, 2023

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Mohbad rises 55 spots to #87 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking chart for the first time ever.

— He’s currently the 87th best-selling artist in the world.

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— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) September 14, 2023

Mohbad’s blessed generated significant attention online as commenters expressed their thoughts. Some reactions are shown below:

_shy_pablo said, “Fame after DEATH.”

dousmorkennel said, “Wetin be this one like this? Been through many things, many many gists, though I still find my peace (Imole, Oh, oh, ah). I dey do like say me I no dey see, like say I no dey hear. Which kind person be this? (Oh, oh, ah).Wetin be this one like this? Been through many things, lat’aiye genesis , I be dealing with freenemies. Surviver, surviver.” 

nio_lami: “That’s the last respect ✊ none of his song will ever top chat again .”

cyril_gold1 said, “E dey do me like say him for just come out say na prank.”

fineboyokola said, “In everything you are doing in this life try make sure say you no die in the process because dead man no get evidence”.  

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