Splash FM Bans Naira Marley Songs Until Further Notice

September 19, 2023

Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has implemented a ban on broadcasting songs by the artist Azeez Fashola, commonly referred to as Naira Marley.

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This decision comes in response to the controversy surrounding Marley, following the passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, also known as Mohbad.

Aderonke Adesola, one of the station’s presenters, revealed this information in a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday, September 19, 2023.

Splash Fm 105.5 Ibadan Oyo state bans Naira Marley songs until further notice #Justice4Mohbad 💡

— Aderonke Adesola ( Ibadan Camavinga) (@OloriSports) September 18, 2023

Aside from Splash FM, another indigenous radio station in Ibadan has also banned all songs from Naira Marley’s Marlian Records.

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Agidigbo FM has banned all songs from Naira Marley’s Marlian Records on their radio station.

ID Cabasa Zino Ruggedman Davido Sammy Larry #BBNaijaAlIStars #bellashmurda #Gistlover Iyabo Ojo Splash FM MURIC Dapo Abiodun Tems Naira Peter Obi Reno #Zino Since 2018 Adeleke Igbos pic.twitter.com/cZ3GFKtnm8

— Omotayo 🔥 (@atoyebi_omotayo) September 19, 2023

How Nigerians Reacted

Upon hearing this news, some Nigerians have commended the stations for taking such steps.

Splash FM has ordered a Ban on Naira Marley music across their stations while urging others to also do the same.

“In view of the sensitive nature around the death of Mohbad and the criminal procedure the police has commenced, I will urge us all to exercise discretion,

“To this…

— Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) September 18, 2023

Thank You Lord… we are making Progress 🙌🏻

— 💙CHELSEA_QUEEN👸💙 (@Kemi_Blues) September 18, 2023

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Way to go. Every media house should follow suit. I’ve deleted naira Marly, zinoleesky and any marlian music related content from the radio station where I work as the head of programmes.

— BeNice (@iamJimmyGentle) September 18, 2023