- Nigerian fashion designer, Blue Pearl, pays tribute to late singer Mohbad with a cape that has his picture and a message on it.
- The cape was worn on the runway at the Prudential Fashion Academy graduation ceremony, where Mohbad's song was played and the crowd cheered.
- Nigerians react positively to the designer's tribute, praising her creativity and honouring Mohbad's legacy.
The Nigerian music industry was thrown into mourning when one of its rising stars, Mohbad, passed away on September 12, 2023. The talented singer, whose real name was Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, died under mysterious and controversial circumstances, sparking a public outcry for justice.
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| Nigerian designer pays tribute to Mohbad with runway outfit. Photos: @iammohbad, @bluepearl_fashion_empire Source: Instagram |
More than a month after his death, a Nigerian fashion designer, Blue Pearl, decided to pay tribute to the late singer in a creative way.
A video that went viral online showed the young designer walking the runway in a cape that was specially made to honour the late Mohbad.
The cape, which was long and flowing, had a picture of the late singer printed on it, along with a condolence message and a call for justice. It read: "RIP Imole, justice for Mohbad."
As the lady walked down the runway, the DJ played one of Mohbad's songs and the crowd cheered loudly in the background.
The video was from the Prudential Fashion Academy graduation ceremony that took place recently.
See the touching video below:
Nigerians react to fashion designer's tribute to Mohbad on runway
The video of the young lady's heartfelt tribute to the late musician caught the attention of many Nigerians and they shared their reactions in the comment section. Read what some of them had to say below:
@jessica_ogun:
"Wow, this is so beautiful and emotional. Mohbad lives on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Imole."
@david_ade:
"This is amazing. Kudos to the designer for this brilliant idea. Mohbad deserves all the love and respect. Justice must be served."
@maryam_bellothe:
"This is best tribute I have ever seen. The designer is so talented and creative. Mohbad was a legend and he will never be forgotten."
@samuel_oke:
"This is so touching. I love how the designer used her platform to honour Mohbad and demand justice. Mohbad was one of my favourite singers and I still can't believe he is gone."
@joyce_uche:
"This is so awesome. The designer did a great job. Mohbad was a star and he will always shine in our memories. Rest on, Imole."