September 14, (THEWILL) – The Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa, Lagos State, has released a statement stating that music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry, is not a member of the royal family as is being reported in some quarters.
The Royal Family denounced any involvement with the music promoter.
“The Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa wishes to put on record the misinformation in the media space involving Samson Erinfolami Balogun aka Sam Larry.
“Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family and does not work for the royal family or king in any capacity.
“Like other celebrities, politicians, religious and community leaders, he visits the palace to pay homage to the king and seek royal blessings just like other members of the public.
“While expressing our condolences to the family and friends of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, we would like to add our voices to the calls for a thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding his death to unravel any foul play.
“We ask our friends in the media to be mindful of the sensitivity of the issue and desist from spreading falsehood that may jeopardise the investigation.”
Sam Larry, a close associate of Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, bullied and attacked Mohbad on several occasions up until the time of his death.
Back in July, MohBad had written a petition to the police against Sam Larry, who continued to haunt him, ostensibly on the instructions of his former record label boss, Naira Marley, whom he fell out with in controversial circumstances.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
