Mohbad’s Father Vows Immediate Burial Once DNA Confirms Liam’s Paternity – “This Is What’s Delaying My Son’s Rest”

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, has reiterated that his son's remains will be interred immediately following the completion of a court-ordered DNA test to verify the paternity of Mohbad's young son, Liam. 

Speaking to reporters outside the Ikorodu Magistrate Court in Lagos on Monday, December 2, ahead of the scheduled hearing on the DNA application, Aloba emphasized the test's centrality to resolving lingering family disputes and enabling closure.

"Today is the DNA court case. We are here now. My lawyer is here. I am telling the whole world that this is the most important thing and exactly what is delaying the burial of Mohbad," Aloba stated in a video shared on his TikTok page, underscoring the procedural impasse that has kept his son's body in a morgue for over two years. He added, "After the DNA is done, we can now move on to the burial aspect," signaling a firm timeline contingent on the test's outcome.

Mohbad, a former Marlian Records signee whose breakout hits like "KPK (Ko Por Ke)" and "Peace" resonated with millions, died on September 12, 2023, at age 27 under circumstances that sparked national outrage and conspiracy theories. Initially buried the following day in Ikorodu amid public pressure for transparency, his body was exhumed nine days later for an autopsy ordered by the Lagos State Government, amid suspicions of foul play involving his former label and associates. The autopsy results, delayed by forensic complexities, have yet to be publicly released, further complicating the family's quest for justice.

The paternity dispute centers on Liam Aloba, born to Mohbad's partner, Omowunmi "Wunmi" Adebanjo, in May 2023, just months before the singer's death. Aloba has publicly questioned Liam's biological ties to his son, citing alleged confessions from Mohbad about Wunmi's infidelity during their courtship. In March 2024, Aloba filed a suit at the Ikorodu Family Court (Case No. MKD/31/FAM/2024) seeking a court directive for DNA testing at an accredited facility in Lagos, at his expense. The court, in September 2025, approved dual tests: one using samples from Mohbad's exhumed remains at the Military Hospital in Yaba, and another potentially abroad, with proceedings adjourned to November 11, 2025.

This stance has intensified familial tensions. In a November 12, 2025, statement signed by family head Omolayo Aloba and Joseph Aloba, the family barred Wunmi from using the Aloba surname or participating in estate administration until paternity is confirmed, reserving a role for her only if the test affirms Liam as Mohbad's heir. Administrators including Ajewole Aloba, Rasaq Famuyiwa, and Alonge Aloba were appointed to oversee Mohbad's assets, royalties, and intellectual property, with Oladayo Ogungbe, Esq., handling DNA and estate matters. The family also renewed demands for an independent probe into Mohbad's death, criticizing perceived delays and vowing accountability.