Reps summon Naira Marley over Mohbad’s royalties

The house of representatives has invited Naira Marley, the Marlian Records boss, and Jiggy Adeoye, the manager of Mohbad, over the late singer’s royalties and music rights. 

Mohbad, a former Marlian Records signee, passed away on September 12.

In September, the lawmakers called on the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) to protect the rights of the songs of the late singer.

They also observed a minute silence to honour Mohbad.

Earlier in October, the committee also assured Mohbad’s family of its commitment to secure proper compensation and royalties from his musical works.

In a letter sent through the office of the Performing Musicians Associations of Nigeria (PMAN), the committee on justice, youth and legislative compliance called on the two music executives to appear before it on October 30.

In the letter, signed by Yusuf Ibrahim, the clerk of the committee, the house said Naira Marley and Adeoye were needed to guide the committee on further legislative action.

“The House Committee on Justice, Youth and Legislative Compliance invites you and the legal team of Mohbad for an interactive meeting session as regards a referral received being a resolution of the House of Representatives during their plenary session on Tuesday 26th September 2023 with respect to the circumstances surrounding the royalties and other benefits of Mohbad and to ascertain the level of your interaction with other relevant copyright organizations, such information will guide the committee on further legislative action,” the letter reads in part.

“In view of the above, you are kindly invited for an interactive session with the chairman, Committee on Justice, Youth and legislative compliance scheduled as follows; Tuesday 31st October 2023 at 2:30 pm.”