“Wumi Marks First Anniversary of Mohbad’s Passing with Heartfelt Tribute and Reflection on Their Shared Dreams”
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Wumi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has marked the first anniversary of his passing with a heartfelt social media tribute.
Mohbad, a former Marlian Records artist, tragically passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, under controversial circumstances. Today, September 12, 2024, marks one year since his death, with ongoing calls for justice in the wake of his passing.
Despite her current strained relationship with Mohbad’s father—who has been requesting a DNA test for their child, Liam—Wumi chose to remember her late husband on her official Instagram page, sharing a moving tribute to commemorate the anniversary of his death.
Wumi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has shared a deeply emotional tribute on social media to mark the first anniversary of her husband’s death. Reflecting on the past year, Wumi expressed the profound challenges she has faced since Mohbad’s passing, emphasizing the difficulty of raising their son, Liam, without him.
In her heartfelt message, Wumi conveyed how much she misses Mohbad, lamenting the absence of a father figure for their child. She described the pain of his loss as unbearable and confessed her struggle to cope without him.
Wumi also prayed for Mohbad, asking God to forgive his shortcomings and grant him a peaceful resting place. In her tribute, she wrote:
“It’s been a year today—a year since you left me and our Liam in this cold world. It’s been so hard. I miss you so much. Liam misses you too. I wish you were here to see him; you would have been an incredible father. I still don’t know how I’ve survived without you. God, I wish you were here every single day—every millisecond of the day. Your passing brought me unbearable pain, but it has also shaped me. I’ve learned so much, and I’m still learning.”
Her poignant words reflect the ongoing grief and the enduring love she feels for her late husband.
Wumi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has penned a deeply emotional tribute on the first anniversary of his passing. In her heartfelt message, she expressed the enduring pain and disbelief at his absence, describing how each day feels like a struggle as she comes to terms with the reality of his death.
Reflecting on the past year, Wumi shared how she constantly hopes that his absence is just a nightmare from which she will awaken. She mourned the loss of their shared dreams and the potential that Mohbad had to offer the world. Despite the deep hurt, she finds solace in the strength and love he provided, seeing traces of him in their son, Liam. She vowed to raise Liam with the same love and care Mohbad would have given, ensuring his memory lives on through their child.
Wumi’s tribute also included a celebration of Mohbad’s life and legacy. She expressed gratitude for the time they had together and for their son, whom she views as a beautiful reminder of Mohbad. In her poignant message, she wrote:
“I’ll never be okay with you not being here; it messes with my head. I keep thinking it’s a nightmare I’ll wake up from, but 366 days have passed, and I haven’t. Oko mi, we had so many plans together, and you had so much more to give to this world. It hurts deeply to know that all our dreams, everything you worked so hard for, are now gone with you. I want you to know that Liam and I are holding on to the strength and love you gave us. Every day, I see pieces of you in him—your kindness, your smile, your spirit. I promise to raise him with the same love and care you would have given him, keeping your memory alive in every step of his life.
But today, I choose to celebrate you. Today, I choose to honor your legacy. Today, I choose to give all glory to God for blessing me with you, Ilerioluwa. Today, I choose to be grateful for the gift of Liam—the beauty for our ashes. My love, I pray for your soul today.
I ask that God forgives you of all your shortcomings and welcomes you to rest at His right hand. I hope it’s always a celebration up there for you. I love you so much. Thank you for Liam—I’m forever grateful for the gift of him! Fly high with the angels, love of my life..”
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