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Mr Real speaks on his relationship with the late MohBad during a candid MAX Mix interview.
Mr Real has opened up about the public conversation surrounding MohBad’s death, saying some people turned the tragedy into an opportunity to chase clout instead of genuinely seeking justice.
Speaking during an interview with MAX Mix, the “Legbegbe” hitmaker also explained why his TikTok tribute to MohBad attracted criticism. He stressed that his connection with the late singer went beyond the music industry.
Mr Real said he faced backlash after he posted a tribute to MohBad on TikTok. According to him, some people misunderstood his message and believed he wanted to use the tragedy to promote himself.
However, Mr Real explained that he had a personal relationship with MohBad. He recalled that the late singer had stayed at his home, and he also confirmed that they collaborated on music.
Therefore, he said his decision to honour MohBad online came from their personal connection rather than an attempt to gain attention.
Meanwhile, Mr Real also explained why he did not attend MohBad’s burial. He said he wanted to avoid the emotional pain that would come with attending the ceremony.
Mr Real, whose real name is Okafor Uchenna Victor, grew up in Lagos and built his career within the city’s street-hop music culture.
Before achieving mainstream recognition, he spent years recording and developing his sound. He recorded his first song with Terry G in 2006. However, his breakthrough came in 2017 when “Legbegbe” became a street anthem.
Following the song’s success, Mr Real received a Headies nomination in 2018 and won the Nigeria Entertainment Award for Hottest Single of the Year. He later signed with Sony Music Entertainment Africa, expanding his reach within the Nigerian music industry.
Consequently, his perspective on MohBad carries the context of an artist who understands both the personal and professional sides of Nigeria’s music scene.
Mr Real’s comments have renewed discussion about how Nigerians respond to the deaths of public figures.
In particular, his criticism of clout chasing raises questions about the way social media can shape conversations around grief, justice and accountability.
However, it is important to separate Mr Real’s personal opinion from facts surrounding MohBad’s death.
MohBad’s death continues to generate strong emotions within Nigeria’s music community. As a result, every new perspective from an artist who knew him personally can add another layer to the public conversation.
Mr Real’s account also highlights the pressure artists can face when they publicly mourn colleagues. Even when the intention comes from genuine grief, social media users can interpret the same action in very different ways.
Ultimately, his comments remind listeners that public mourning does not always reveal the full story behind a personal relationship.
Mr Real says MohBad had stayed in his home and that the pair also collaborated on music.
For now, Mr Real has shared his perspective on his relationship with MohBad, the backlash surrounding his TikTok tribute and his decision not to attend the burial.
He has not announced any new development connected to the matter in this interview.
So, as the conversation continues, listeners can expect more perspectives from people within the music community.
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