Even after his untimely passing, Mohbad’s music continues to captivate audiences on streaming platforms. On September 12, 2023, the world was saddened by the loss of the Nigerian Street Hop sensation, Mohbad, who left us at the young age of 27.
His demise has left fans and the broader public in deep mourning, and there are lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
In the days following his departure, Mohbad’s music surged in popularity on streaming platforms, with his sophomore EP ‘Blessed’ claiming the top spot on Apple Music’s Nigerian Album chart.
During the most recent chart week, spanning from September 8th to September 14th, 2023, on TurnTable Charts, Nigeria’s exclusive aggregate chart system, Mohbad’s ‘Blessed’ witnessed a remarkable surge of 530% across various streaming platforms in Nigeria. This propelled it to a new high, securing the fourth position.
It’s worth noting that his debut EP ‘Light,’ which was released back in 2020, also made a noteworthy appearance on the chart, debuting at the twentieth spot after experiencing an astounding 6,840% increase in streaming across all platforms.
In a similar vein, many of Mohbad’s tracks made their way onto the TurnTable Top 100 chart following an exceptional week of streaming. ‘Ask About Me’ secured the 22nd position, ‘Peace’ claimed the 28th spot, ‘Beast and Peace’ landed at No. 32, ‘Feel Good’ at No. 34, ‘Pariwo’ featuring Bella Shmurda at No. 51, ‘Sabi’ at No. 71, ‘Sorry’ at No. 83, and ‘Account Balance’ at No. 85.