Months after a video resurfaced showing a tense moment between Sam Larry and the late singer Mohbad, the embattled show promoter has finally spoken out.
In a newly released interview, Sam Larry denied ever laying a finger on the young artist, insisting the confrontation seen in the clip was verbal, not violent. His defense? Zlatan, present at the scene, is his key witness.
“I never touched Mohbad in my life. I didn’t beat him. Zlatan was there—he can confirm.”
Business or Brawl? Larry Says It Was About Money
According to Sam, the viral video—captured during a 2022 video shoot—was a misunderstanding over a ₦2 million unpaid debt. He claims he approached Mohbad to discuss the money owed for a cancelled Dubai performance. While tensions flared, he says Zlatan stepped in and diffused the situation.
“It wasn’t an attack. I was asking for my money—nothing more.”
Elegushi Encounter: A Coincidence, Not an Ambush
Sam Larry further clarified that the encounter took place at Elegushi Beach, where he had gone to buy something for his child. He insists he did not orchestrate any harassment. The group of boys seen in the clip? Just onlookers, not hired thugs.
“They weren’t with me. They just followed me when they saw Mohbad. I didn’t bring them.”
Mohbad’s Petition: Violence or Vengeance?
Before his untimely death in September 2023, Mohbad filed a petition accusing Sam Larry of property damage and threats. Though this fed public outrage, Larry points to his February 2025 court clearance as evidence of his innocence. He says the petition created a dangerous narrative that wrongly implicated him in Mohbad’s demise.
“They said I plotted his death. How? That video was from 2022. I had nothing to do with what happened later.”
“I Loved Him Like a Brother”
Speaking emotionally in Yoruba, Sam Larry pleaded for public understanding. He claims his relationship with Mohbad was far from hostile and that any disagreements were strictly business-related.
“I loved that boy. I had no reason to hurt him. People should know the full story.”
The Coroner’s Inquest: Unfolding Truths
Sam Larry recently testified at Mohbad’s inquest, where he once again denied any involvement in physical abuse. He reiterated that Mohbad owed him money and their dispute was strictly financial. He urged investigators to focus on those closest to the artist in his final days, implying the answers lie elsewhere.
Public Judgment vs Legal Verdict
Although cleared by law, Sam Larry remains convicted in the court of public opinion. He continues to urge Zlatan, the police, and the late singer’s associates to step forward and validate his claims.
Final Word: Reputation on Trial
Sam Larry’s name may be legally exonerated, but the stains of controversy linger. With the inquest still unfolding, and the nation still mourning, the world watches, wondering where the truth lies.
