It was an emotional night at the 2025 Headies Awards as Omowunmi, wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, brought many to tears with her touching speech.
The event, held on Sunday, April 27, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, saw Mohbad posthumously winning two major awards — Best Street-hop Artiste of the Year and the Viewer’s Choice award for his song “Egwu,” which he recorded with singer Chike.
When called to the stage, Omowunmi received the awards on behalf of her husband. Speaking with deep emotion, she said she does not like to call Mohbad her “late husband” because he still lives on through their young son, Liam.
“On behalf of myself, my son Liam, my husband’s immediate younger brother Adura, and the rest of the Imonelization family, we want to specially thank you for this award,” she said.
Omowunmi added, “Although Mohbad isn’t here with us anymore, he lives on. I don’t like to address him as my late husband cause he lives forever, especially through our son Liam. Although he may be too young to grasp the depth of his father’s greatness, I know, and I believe that one day, he will know. Thank you so much Headies. Thank you for shining a light on my husband. Thank you for honouring his memory and legacy. It means so much to me, his son and the entire Imonelization.”
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Mohbad’s Wife and his son, Liam receives his award for Best Street Artist..
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Her speech touched many hearts both at the venue and online, with fans praising her courage and strength.
Reactions quickly filled social media.
Amaka.baby__ wrote, “She is so strong. I don dey cry from here.”
O_wo_blow said, “She’s well articulated and spoken ❤️.”
However, not everyone reacted positively. Djfreakyradiopapa commented, “But when Nigeria need to hear from u, u mute all yrs, when is award u speak excellently hmmm.”
Habbahyurmie reflected on life, saying, “This life sha hmm, but one thing I know for sure is no allow dem kpai you o, cos if dem kpai you after you kpai, na those people wey kpai you go celebrate you pass.”
Meanwhile, some users continued to discuss controversies around Mohbad’s passing and family matters. Prince_eurolove2 said, “Notin u can tell me dis boy nor b Mohbad pikin. Women wen me no Dey like evidence too much and boost abt it too.”
