LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Joseph Ayoba, the father of the late Nigerian music sensation, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Ayoba, professionally known as Mohbad, has shared a significant dream he had just two days prior to his son’s tragic demise.
The 27-year-old singer died in Lagos on Tuesday. He was laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Wednesday amidst tears from family, friends, and sympathizers.
In a recent interview with online blogger @og_baba1, held on Wednesday, Mr Ayoba lovingly referred to Mohbad by his given name, “Oladimeji,” underscoring the profound bond they shared and the deep affection he held for his son.
The grieving father expressed a unique perspective on his relationship with his late son, describing it as more akin to a close friendship rather than the traditional dynamic between a father and son.
He further shared details about their final moments together, revealing that they had shared a meal just the previous Saturday.
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He said, “Mohbad is my friend. I called him Oladimeji (meaning my second) because I’m the only son of my parents. We were close.
“The last day we met which was last Saturday, I went there (Mohbad’s house), and we dined together. When I was leaving, he also gave me some money like he always did.”
Narrating the dream he had, he said, “I had a dream about him, two days before the incident. In the dream, I saw someone trying to shoot me. I thought I escaped the bullet, not knowing something like this would happen to me.”
On what led to his son’s death, he said, “According to what I heard from people, though I don’t believe was that an auxiliary nurse administered him an injection, and that could have led to anything.”