Oritsefemi Drops Tribute Song for Mohbad, Talks About “Eye Service” in Music Industry, Track Trends

• Nigerian singer Oritsefemi has joined many others to mourn the passing of young singer Mohbad
• Oritsefemi, like Zlatan Ibile, dropped a tribute to immortalise the late singer's legacy while speaking about the hypocrisy that exists in the music industry
• The veteran street-pop artist noted that when Mohbad was alive and needed people to go to his aid, no one did

Ace Nigerian Afro-street pop artist Oritsefemi has sparked profound emotions online as he dropped a tribute track for recently deceased singer Mohbad.

Oritsefemi, in his tribute, spoke about Mohbad's talent and the trials and tribulations he went through before dying at age 27.

The artist also shared his experience with what he described as "the vultures in the music industry" and how it could be a dangerous place for young singers.

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Hypocrisy in music industry

Oritsefemi, in the track, further spoke about the "eye service" menace that has ravaged the music industry.

He said when Mohbad desperately needed help to rescue him from his old label, no one came through for him, but now that he has gone, he has been on everybody's lips.

Listen to Oritsefemi's tribute to Mohbad:

Netizens react to Oritsefemi's music dedicated to Mohbad

See some of the reactions the tribute track stirred online below:

@tony_cruise001:

"Baba has been singing before I was born and he’s still very much active and relevant. I hail thee."

@ra_pha_eel:

"You will get 100% royalty for the tribute song."

@emmablinks1:

"Baba normally you're too good, much luv, senior bra! We love you always. Warri to de world... talent kpo!!!"

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@gentlemensconnect:

"Special song from a special person."

@asofamous_baba:

"The intro is ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Rest in peace, Mohbad."

@kaywhys_collections:

"Tribute go plenty for Mohbad."

@fayomiy:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace and I pray he’s granted the justice."

@hardexspecial:

"How can @oritsefemi be allowed to record tribute? You want make we cry for life? @oritsefemi is a master of tunes that'll normally make you go deep emotionally. He con still drop lines for Mohbad at this grieving moments. Omo!"

@twinst_nana:

"Omo Just imagine say Mohbad get @iyaboojofespris as mama, con get @oba_solomonii as father and @portablebaeby as brother ✍️ Hmmmm we for dun pay attention and support him before this period of time that we lost him IMOLELIZATION music to the world forever."

@lomon_5440:

"Anytime I wan cry no long cap nah to hear this asap."

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Source: Legit.ng