Omowunmi, wife of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, brought many to tears with her emotional speech at the 17th Headies Awards held on Sunday, April 27, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
Mohbad was posthumously honored with two major awards: Best Street-Hop Artiste of the Year and the Viewers’ Choice Award for his collaboration with Chike on the song Egwu.
Taking the stage to celebrate her husband’s victories, Omowunmi spoke with grace and deep emotion, stressing that she refuses to call Mohbad her “late husband” because, in her heart, he lives on — especially through their young son, Liam.
She shared her belief that although Liam is still too young to grasp the full extent of his father’s impact, he will one day grow to appreciate the depth of Mohbad’s greatness and enduring legacy.
“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.
She 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.”
Omowunmi’s tribute underscored the lasting impact of Mohbad’s music and the profound love that continues to keep his memory alive.
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amaka.baby__ : She is so strong. I don dey cry from here.
oraclegodwayne : Sebi na who una say dey suffer so 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Una allow ds small girl whyne una. Chai
djfreakyradiopapa : But when Nigeria need to hear from u ,u mute all yrs ,when is award u speak excellently hmmm.
habbahyurmie : 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 ile aiye ile asan keep resting in power Mobad.
o_wo_blow : She’s well articulated and spoken ❤️.
prince_eurolove2: If na dat guy born dis boy really I swear dis girl for don carry am even give stranger to go do DNA and post it on all platforms to show she over sure!!! Notin u can tell me dis boy nor b mohbad pikin Cus women wen me no Dey like evidence too much and boost abt it too.
obee_og : Promiscuous and sleek that’s what she is.
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