Naira Marley Under Fire Over Alleged Staged Attack at Cotonou Concert
A dramatic moment at Naira Marley’s concert in Cotonou, Benin Republic, has gone viral after a man suddenly stormed the stage in what looked like an attempt to attack the Marlian Music boss. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
In the trending clip, Naira Marley was performing when the unknown individual charged at him. Security officials, including his close ally Sam Larry, immediately intervened, overpowering the intruder before dragging him away. The singer, however, continued his performance as if nothing happened.
The video has sparked heated debates online, with many Nigerians questioning whether the incident was real or just another publicity stunt.
Naira Marley reacted to the buzz by reposting the clip on his X (formerly Twitter) page with a joking caption:
“The moment I got attacked on stage 😂😂😂😂 see baba oninu re.”
Online Reactions to the Incident
While some fans expressed concern, others strongly believe the “attack” was staged. Here are a few reactions from social media:
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@GuyMr0: “I know a script when I see one 😂.”
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@rawlingsappy: “You go run come stage like say you wan attack me, just drag my clothes ni o. I go settle you after.”
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@Cynosuredefi: “Dude had enough time to do you whatever he wanted. This looks far from an attack.”
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@Ejigzz: “How am I sure this is not staged too? Eh fine boy.”
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@_joelad: “Dem attack you? Abi you quick do skit make you blow? 😂.”
Background
The drama comes just weeks after Naira Marley spoke publicly about lingering controversies surrounding the death of his former signee, Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His tragic death led to the nationwide #Justice4MohBad movement, with Nigerians demanding a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s demise.
With this latest incident, questions continue to trail Naira Marley’s public image as fans wonder whether the Cotonou stage rush was a genuine attack or simply a scripted act to trend.