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Naira Marley Responds to Critics of His Music

Published February 2, 2025

Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has recently addressed his critics on social media who have targeted fans of his music.

Despite some Nigerian social media users previously attempting to cancel him online after the passing of his former record label artist, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, his music continues to be enjoyed by many.

On a Saturday, Naira Marley took to his official X page to respond to the ongoing criticism directed towards him and his supporters.

In a series of tweets, the artist expressed his dissatisfaction with those who criticize his fans for enjoying his songs.

Naira Marley urged these critics to stay quiet and questioned who had declared that there were no more Marlians, indicating that the strength of a group is revealed when they unite against someone.

He tweeted, "Y’all now vibing to Naira Marley’s new music blah blah blah…. Yes they are…Shut the fvck up and cry me a river Won fe mo idi" and added, "Who said no more Marlians?" He also emphasized that if many people come together to oppose someone, it is a sign of that person’s power.

Many fans supported him in the comments. One user, Blvkjoxsh, stated, "Bro released a nice jam fvck all that shi about many people being against you Lol." Another, Soft_nba, remarked, "U can’t cancel his talent."

Other comments included reflections on his popularity, with ___yaronsupol saying, "Waiting I know be say Naira no fit trend like before." Rachell_uju mentioned, "Me I sha no listen, they are forcing the song on me," while Skushi_ex observed, "Anytime I open TikTok na I’m back I go first see ." Fans like Ike_chukwu33 declared, "Naira Marley the president, na Marlians they rule the word," highlighting the loyalty among his followers.

Overall, Naira Marley’s response to the backlash illustrates the ongoing support he has from his fans, despite the criticism he receives.

Naira, Music, Criticism