Unveiling Mohbad’s Secret Struggles: A Glimpse into the Widening Gap between Parents and Children
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In the wake of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, (Mohbad’s) tragic passing away at 27 years, a poignant truth has emerged – the stark divide between parents and their children, and the grave consequences that can ensue when this gap remains unaddressed. His adopted stage name or moniker “Mohbad” means I am Bad. Mohbad’s songs, often veiled with captivating beats and melodies, held within them the silent cries of a young artist who felt misunderstood and unheard.
A cursory look at one of his songs “Sorry,” reveals a heartbreaking narrative. The verses paint a vivid picture of themes of hardships that plagued Mohbad’s life such as a father struggling to make ends meet, an indifferent stepmother, the constant threat of eviction by a relentless landlord, and his hungry siblings who went hungry most times.
A Cry for Understanding
Although these lyrics illuminate the real-life struggles that countless young Nigerians face, often hidden behind a facade of resilience, it is difficult to know whether his parents could have done much to change their circumstances. In Mohbad’s case, these challenges pushed him to take drastic measures to change the course of his life, ultimately leading him into the world of Yahoo (cybercrime and sorcery), as he admits in this song.
While Mohbad’s path may have been unconventional, it serves as a poignant reminder of the lengths to which some young people are willing to go in the pursuit of escaping poverty and hardship. It’s a cry for understanding, a plea for parents and society to see beyond the surface and recognize the desperation that drives such choices.
Mental Health Struggle
In December 2022, the artist had alleged on social media that his life was at risk from his fellow members of the Marlian subculture group led by Naira Marley. Mohbad, a Marlian Music record label artist, had resorted to social media to plead for aid, accusing fellow label members of threatening and beating him up. The artist posted some terrible footage on his Twitter page and said he was attacked by Marlian music members. Mohbad further said that he is now undergoing treatment in a hospital and has had to endure a battery of tests to establish his overall health. He was struggling to free himself from a life of drugs and sleaze. He posted a picture of himself dressed in a ‘Marlian group anti-culture way with a belt.
The Pastor’s Son’s Dilemma
One striking aspect of Mohbad’s narrative embedded in this song is that he is the son of a pastor. Despite this religious background, his lyrics reveal a sense of hopelessness, as he declares that his family’s faith could no longer shield them from their financial struggles. This highlights a growing disconnect between traditional family values and the harsh realities faced by many young people today. It also highlights the fate of many Pastors who labour for the Lord but are hardly taken care of by their Churches who tell them that the Lord will bless them as their only reward. Many Nigerian pastors labour for no wages at all. They’re called Part-Time Pastors but they put in full-time service.
Mohbad’s admission that he had turned to cybercrime, drugs and other illegal activities is a poignant commentary on how, in the quest to escape poverty, young individuals may choose paths that contradict their upbringing and societal norms.
Parent Works , No Salary
The reality of most Nigerians is that those who are employed are either under-employed or are not even paid as when due. This intensifies their life of struggle making it impossible for them to honestly fend for their families. Watching how his dad struggled to feed the family and how graduates milled out of higher institutions are without jobs, he is filled with righteous indignation over the value of education that did not promise to end hunger.
Ten (10) Years Without Seeing His Mother
He also mourned the absence of his mother for ten (10) years and referenced his struggle to cope with an uncaring step mum. This is a clear reflection of his being from a broken home. In this song, he calls attention to the trauma of living without your mother.
Polytechnic Drop Out
He calls attention to the difficulty that his father had to go through to raise money for him to go to a higher institution and his being Sorry (the title of the song) that he had to drop out and opt for music, which he is better suited for. This indicates a gulf in career counselling which absence made a child with musical talents to be channelled towards technical education. It may also point to his reality that even after graduation, there was neither hope of a job nor an end to a life of strife.
A Call to Action for Parents
The final verses of Mohbad’s song depict a young man who has given up on life, lost in confusion and despair. It’s a poignant reminder that mental health struggles often go unnoticed when the gap between parents and children widens.
This tragic story serves as a call to action for parents. Praying for your children is essential, but it is not enough. True wisdom lies in actively engaging in their lives, and understanding their struggles, fears, dreams, and challenges. Parents must be the safe haven their children can confide in, rather than solely praying for them when they have already veered off-course.
Conclusion
Mohbad’s untimely death is a stark reminder of the widening gap between parents and their children in the Nigerian society. In Ikorodu where he grew up, many parents who are lucky to be employed leave their children for the whole week and go to work in the City centre only return at weekends. It sheds light on the reasons why many young people are turning to wayward paths, including drugs (banku) and alcoholism, in their desperate pursuit of a better life.
Parents must bridge this gap by actively participating in their children’s lives, listening to their concerns, and offering guidance and support. Only through open communication and understanding can we hope to prevent more tragic stories like Mohbad’s and guide our youth toward brighter futures.
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This kind life tire me (dis kind life tire me ee)
Daddy no get salary(daddy no get salary yyy)
10years I no see mummy ( many years I no see mummy yyy)
Stepmother no care(ooh oh no no no ooo)
Landlord dey worry (landlord dey woorrryy me)
My brothers dey hungry (uh uh uh uh ahahaha)
Daddy gather money(daddy gather money)
make I go POLY
I go POLY but I no go class daddy i am SORRY
I don dey do YAHOO, I don dey take BANKU
Ọmọ pastor ti wọ ni AYE .
Mummy just dey PRAY , Daddy just dey PRAY for me
Make hin better for me
Me I no go school , Only tin afit do
music me and you
Dis kind life tire me.
(BRIDGE)
E shu biri biri kẹ bomi óò.. , Iwa jù lọ l’ọkọ yìí wa mi lọ ooo
Ẹyin lọ l’ọkọ yi wa mi lọọọ, . Mí o mọ Yee óò mi o mọ
E shu biri biri kẹ bomi óò.. , Iwa jù lọ l’ọkọ yìí wa mi lọ ooo,
Ẹyin lọ l’ọkọ yi wa mi lọọọ, . Mí o mọ Yee óò mi o mọ
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