Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- When news broke on September 12, 2023, that Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba-popularly known as Mohbad-had died under unclear circumstances, the entire nation, especially his fans were shocked. What was most shocking, however, was the shoddy, dehumanising and hurried burial he was given just 24 hours after his death. It was a death like no other which triggered spontaneous reactions globally, with many wondering why a bright star, dimmed without warning, was lowered into the ground with no autopsy. There was no official explanation, and no chance for dignity as his head was bent in order to fit into the makeshift coffin. To many, the circumstances surrounding his death and burial were suspicious.

Also, given verbal reports a...