Nigeria, March 23 -- Singer Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, testified virtually in court about Mohbad's death, denying any fight, threat, or exploitation. The former record label boss of Mohbad said the late singer's only issue was with his manager, Tunde, and that he tried to mediate their dispute. He also denied ordering Sam Larry to bully Mohbad and dismissed claims by Mohbad's widow, Wunmi, that he threatened them. Addressing claims by Mohbad's widow, Wunmi, he said, "All the things Wunmi said about me threatening Mohbad were not true. I never instructed Sam Larry to beat Mohbad."

Naira Marley said he requested a virtual hearing due to threats to his life. He claimed he hadn't spent money on Mohbad's royalties and was waiting for a ...