“RIP Imole”: Fashion Designer Pays Touching Tribute to Mohbad With Beautiful Outfit on Runway
- Popular Nigerian singer, Mohbad’s memory is still fresh in the minds of fans following his death on September 12, 2023
- Just recently, a video made the rounds on social media of a fashion designer paying tribute to the late musician
- In the viral clip, the young lady rocked a long cape with Mohbad’s face on it accompanied by messages of justice
- The fashion designer, Blue Pearl, spoke with Legit.ng and shared her reason for honouring the late singer the way she did
Popular Nigerian singer, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has remained in the hearts of fans following his unfortunate demise.
Recall that the music star died under unclear and controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, sparking a public outcry for him to find justice.
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Over a month after his demise, a Nigerian fashion designer, Blue Pearl, decided to pay her tribute to the late singer in an interesting way.
A video made the rounds online from the recently held Prudential Fashion Academy graduation ceremony and it showed the young designer strutting the runway in a cape made to honour the late Mohbad.
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On the cape, which swept the floor of the runway, was a picture of the late singer accompanied by a condolence message and a message for justice.
It reads:
“RIP Imole, justice for Mohbad.”
As the lady strutted down the runway, the DJ played one of Mohbad’s songs and the crowd was heard screaming their support in the background.
See the touching video below:
Reactions as fashion designer pays tribute to Mohbad on runway
The video of the young lady’s touching tribute to the late musician caught the attention of many Nigerians and they all shared their reactions in the comment section. Read what some of them had to say below:
ajoke________________:
“i still cried this afternoon because of mohbad may God rest his soul.”
Big_babyrich:
“Heard his music this evening and it disorganized my whole mood.”
beliciousbybee:
“I saw this and I screamed goosebumps...Rest Easy king.”
l_am_olammie:
“God bless her…for honoring him.”
bemi_needles:
“Goosebumps all over my body …beautiful dress.”
_jhaytee:
“I feel like crying.”
chiom_chioom:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh goosebumps .”
hephzibahh___:
“God bless her.”
lingeriebytemmy:
“I promise I’m not crying.”
owunezi_juliet:
“Wow. This is super impressive and creative.”
gold_david_:
“WowThis is so nice.”
People have moved on from Mohbad
The fashion designer, Blue Pearl, had a chat with Legit.ng's Owolawi Taiwo, and she opened up on the reason behind her runway outfit. According to her, people are quick to move on in the part of the world but she is still greatly touched by Mohbad's death. She said:
"So the thing is it’s been 2months since the Legend passed and Justice hasn’t still been served. I remember how we were all in our emotions when this tragedy happened and it might seem as though everyone has moved on. Each time I see Gistlover post about Mohbad on Instagram, I get goosebumps all over. Firstly, he doesn’t deserve to die the way he did, he died a painful death. Secondly, Mohbad’s post doesn’t attract so much likes and comments anymore simply because we are quick to move on in this part of the world."
I wanted to remind the world that Mohbd has not yet gotten justice
Speaking further, Blue Pearl explained that she decided to create a masterpiece with her outfit to remind people about seeking justice for the late singer.
"However, I decided to create that masterpiece in memory of him because I wanted to remind the world that Mohbad is yet to get Justice. I do not have a huge platform to use so I decided to make do with the little opportunity I had.  I hope this move helps him get justice real quick", she said.
What the light on my cape signifies
Blue Pearl's cape at the fashion event included light surrounded Mohbad's picture. According to her, she used it to signify his nickname, Imole, which means light.
In her words:
" I used light to represent the meaning of his name. IMOLE means light. He’s a Legend and even in death, his light hasn’t dimmed."
Tonto Dikeh writes letter to Mohbad's dad
In other news, Legit.ng reported that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, penned down an open letter to late singer Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba.
Taking to her official Instagram page, the movie star reacted to new claims making the rounds of Mr Aloba now collecting money for interviews among other things.
In the lengthy note, the movie star expressed her deep disappointment with Mohbad’s father’s actions as she accused him of gravely letting down his son’s memory.
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