The family of late Nigerian singer Mohbad has taken a significant step in the ongoing paternity dispute with his widow, Wunmi, by prohibiting her from using the family surname, Aloba. This decision comes as the family awaits the outcome of a DNA test to confirm the paternity of Wunmi’s son, Liam. The move is part of the family’s efforts to clarify the relationship between Wunmi and the late singer, following his controversial death on September 12, 2023.
Mohbad’s death sparked widespread public outcry after it was reported that he had received an injection from an auxiliary nurse. An autopsy was subsequently conducted after his body was exhumed, but the investigation hit a snag in May 2025 when pathologists were unable to determine the cause of death.
In a recent statement, the family head, Omolayo Aloba, and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, jointly announced that Wunmi is not permitted to use the Aloba surname, citing that she was not legally married to the late singer. According to the family, the required Yoruba traditional rites, including the payment of bride price, were not completed. The statement also named Oladayo Ogungbe as the family’s sole representative for the DNA case and Mohbad’s estate, while Wahab Shittu will continue to handle matters related to the investigation into the singer’s death.
The family has indicated that Wunmi and her son, Liam, will be included in the estate administration process once the DNA test confirms Liam’s paternity. This development highlights the complexities surrounding Mohbad’s death and the subsequent dispute over his estate. As the investigation continues, the family’s decision to restrict Wunmi’s use of the Aloba surname adds a new layer to the ongoing saga. The outcome of the DNA test will likely play a significant role in determining the next steps in the administration of Mohbad’s estate and the resolution of the paternity dispute.
