Soundcity and MTV Base have removed Naira Marley from their playlists.
The Nigerian music industry is gradually distancing itself from Naira Marley. In a recent industry-shaking move, both Soundcity and MTV Base have made a significant decision to remove Naira Marley's songs from their playlists.
This action comes amidst the controversy surrounding Naira Marley's alleged connection to the tragic passing of Mohbad.
For those who have been following the strained relationship between Naira Marley and Mohbad, this development may not come as a complete surprise. Mohbad, once signed to Naira Marley's Marlian Records label, parted ways with the record label in 2022. Subsequently, tensions between the two artists escalated, leading to public disputes.
While Soundcity and MTV Base have not explicitly stated the reasons for their decision, it's evident that the cloud of controversy surrounding the artist played a significant role in their choice.
It's worth noting that Splash FM, another prominent player in the music scene, recently joined the movement by discontinuing the play of Naira Marley's songs. They have called on other stations to follow suit. This collective stance sends a potent message that the music industry is unwilling to overlook controversies or alleged connections to tragic events.
Over the past week, Naira Marley has also witnessed a noticeable decline in his social media followers. His follower count, which stood at 7.5 million at the time of Mohbad's passing, has since decreased to 6.9 million.
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