The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned Marlians Music Record boss, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, to appear before it.
This development is part of the efforts to address controversy surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld.
The Reps, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Mohbad’s manager, Jiggy Adeoye.
The invitation to the late singer’s manager is to enable the lawmakers to have an interactive session scheduled for October 3.
The move is to secure a proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s music sensation.
The House of Reps decision to intervene in the matter was prompted by a motion sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos).
Benson urged a review of the laws pertaining to the entertainment industry and copyright, expressing concerns about the contracts and agreements that artistes were often compelled to sign.
During the debate on the matter at the plenary session on Sept 26, the lawmakers had expressed their commitment to ensuring proper compensation and royalties for Mohbad’s musical works.
The lawmakers also pledged to monitor the ongoing investigation into his death and the royalties accruing to him.
The 27-years-old singer, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, tragically passed away under unclear circumstances on September 12, 2023.
