In a tear-jerking moment at the prestigious 2025 Headies Awards, Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian music sensation Mohbad, stood tall as she accepted the Best Street Hop Song award on behalf of her beloved husband. The crowd fell silent as she delivered an emotional tribute to Mohbad, whose presence was deeply missed yet profoundly felt in that moment.
With their two-year-old son, Liam, by her side along with Mohbad’s immediate younger brother Adura and other members of the Imolenization family, Wunmi graciously acknowledged the honor bestowed upon her late husband for his chart-topping hit ‘Ask About Me.’ Through a trembling voice but unwavering spirit, she expressed profound gratitude saying,
“On behalf of myself, my son Liam, my husband’s immediate younger brother Adura, and the rest of the Imolenization family, we want to thank you for this award. Even though Mohbad is no longer here with us, he lives in us.”
Wunmi’s words resonated through the audience and beyond as she continued to share her unwavering belief that Mohbad’s legacy transcends time and space. She shared,
“I don’t like referring to him as my late husband because he lives forever, especially through our son Liam. He may be too young to grasp the depth of his father’s greatness but I know and believe that he would know one day.”
Her heartfelt speech painted a poignant picture of a woman determined to keep alive the memory and essence of a man who touched countless hearts through his music. As she spoke about how Mohbad’s voice brought joy and happiness to people worldwide, there was not a dry eye in the house.
But behind this facade of strength lies a tale far more complex and challenging than meets the eye. Since Mohbad’s tragic passing in 2023, Wunmi has been navigating treacherous waters fraught with familial conflict and legal battles. Her relationship with Mohbad’s father has been tumultuous at best; headlines have been quick to capture their public spats following the singer’s demise.
One particularly sensationalized dispute revolved around paternity claims regarding little Liam. Speculations surrounding his biological lineage sparked controversy when doubts were cast upon his connection to Mohbad. Despite these challenges, Wunmi stood firm in her conviction that such tests were unnecessary – until she eventually called for them publicly only to face further obstacles.
As if grappling with personal grief wasn’t arduous enough, Wunmi has faced insurmountable hurdles concerning Mohbad’s final resting place. Nearly two years after his passing…
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