Omowunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, left many emotional with her touching speech at the 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday, April 27, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
Mohbad was honored posthumously with two major awards: Best Street Music (Street-hop Artiste) of the Year and the Viewer’s Choice award for his collaboration with Chike on the song “Egwu.”
Stepping onto the stage to celebrate her husband’s wins, Omowunmi delivered a graceful and emotional speech, stressing that she chooses not to refer to Mohbad as her “late husband” because, in her heart, he still lives on, particularly through their young son, Liam.
She shared her faith that while Liam is currently too young to fully understand his father’s impact, one day he would grow to appreciate the greatness of Mohbad’s legacy.
She said, “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 continued, “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 moving tribute captured the everlasting influence of Mohbad’s artistry and the enduring love that continues to preserve his memory.
Watch the video below…
Mohbad's Wife and his son, Liam receives his award for Best Street Artist..
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