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Mohbad: VeryDarkMan Under Fire For Soft Interview With Sam Larry (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye

In a bid to clear his name, Sam Larry spoke to VeryDarkMan—but the interview sparked outrage, with many calling it a weak attempt to rewrite Mohbad’s story.
The interview granted by show and music promoter Sam Larry to activist and social media personality VeryDarkMan — centered on the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad — has ignited a wave of angry reactions from Nigerians online.
The interview, which sought to clarify Sam Larry’s role in events leading up to the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has instead sparked fresh criticism, suspicion, and disbelief from the public.
In the interview, Sam Larry denied ever assaulting Mohbad. Referring to a viral nine-second clip showing him confronting the singer at a beach, he said, “That video was just 9 seconds. I was with my son at the beach. When I saw Mohbad, I walked up to him and demanded my money for a show he didn’t show up for. Zlatan was there and quickly stepped in to resolve it. There was no assault, I’ve never touched Mohbad all my life.”
He further claimed that at the time of Mohbad’s death, he was in Dubai while Naira Marley, another associate linked to the case, was in Amsterdam. He also noted that Zlatan, who was present during the confrontation, has stayed silent due to threats, saying in pidgin, “Zlatan say if hin talk, say blood go comot for hin mouth.”
However, Nigerians have not taken the interview lightly. Many have criticized the interviewer, VeryDarkMan, for failing to press Sam Larry with tough questions or highlight inconsistencies in his claims.
Social Media Erupts in Criticism:
“Na the first time I go hate VeryDarkMan be this man,” wrote @Darasimich. “Wtf. E no even grill am. Lies full everything Sammy Larry dey talk. MF killed Moh.”
@saka_street was quick to question the narrative being pushed in the interview: “I had to stop watching after 2 mins cuz he lied already. In the video he clearly made his target known… he told Zlatan to be going before saying he’ll make sure Mohbad does not leave there.”
@BabatundeBee also condemned the video, writing: “This interview is fluke, we all saw the video and I still have it. He threatened the deceased and made an attempt to hit him first.”
Some users were more analytical. @UtchayMillion pointed out, “1. Mohbad wrote petition and named Zlatan as eyewitness. 2. Sam Larry wrote counter petition and named Zlatan as witness. 3. Zlatan & Larry went to eat amala. 4. Mohbad died. Eyewitness is not talking.”
Others questioned why the police were not handling the investigation thoroughly. “Nigeria law enforcement has collapsed finally,” lamented @Humanity2027. “It’s a social media influencer doing an investigation. What a shame.”
@AOchiawuto warned VDM about being used to repair the image of people viewed as aggressors. “This VeryDarkMan thinks he is now the new face of Nigerian youths. If bullies come to you to regain trust from others, you will damage your reputation.”
Zlatan’s Silence Draws Suspicion:
The silence of artist Zlatan Ibile—who was present at the scene in the viral beach video—has also drawn sharp reactions.
@drace_ayomi wrote, “I just know say if Zlatan talk, a lot of things go clear and evidence go show. He no wan talk cos he dey reason say the matter ft go far.”
Similarly, @queenlizzie61 stated, “For Zlatan not to say anything about that video just forget. Lie full this talk.”
Some users, like @Davinx_MO, mocked the idea that someone would confess to wrongdoing in an interview: “So people believe an actual killer will come on interview to tell you they killed anybody? Jokes.”
Others suggested that the interview was a calculated PR stunt. @ayo_ayobola wrote, “Whitewashing of Sam Larry! All this is to distract Nigerian youths from the angst of a failing nation so as not to degenerate into a revolution like Kenya and Togo!”
@Michael_Adeiza_ was also cynical: “So you want him to come online and admit that he really has issues with the boy?? U b ozuor and a content creator for that matter, please rest.”
Still, many pointed to the need for proper legal investigation rather than social media trials. @leye_jones wrote, “This is why we need the intelligent police to interrogate this guy publicly and show him some of the videos that surfaced online.”
Meanwhile, @Obadare30 expressed frustration at the apparent inconsistencies: “You no see the way he dey stammered? I swear if some detective officers dey this comment section, they go know say everything he dey talk nah lie.”
The interview that was intended to clear Sam Larry’s name has only inflamed public opinion. Accusations of bias, poor questioning, and misinformation continue to dominate discussions online, while calls for legal accountability and further investigation grow louder.
With major players like Zlatan Ibile still silent, and emotions running high among fans of the late Mohbad, many Nigerians believe that justice—if it comes—will need to go far beyond social media platforms.
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