A Lagos court has mandated DNA tests to determine the paternity of Liam Aloba, son of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, amid ongoing family disputes.
On September 2, 2025, the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, ordered DNA tests for Liam Aloba, the son of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, to resolve paternity uncertainties. Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga granted the order following an application by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, who sought clarity on whether Liam is his grandson. The tests, to be conducted at accredited hospitals in Nigeria and abroad, aim to settle a sensitive family matter that has drawn public attention since Mohbad’s death in September 2023. The ruling, reported by Channels Television, requires both parties’ representatives to be present during sample collection.
Joseph Aloba’s application, filed under Lagos State family court rules, cited doubts about Liam’s paternity, with Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi, listed as the respondent. The court proceedings, unopposed by Omowunmi’s counsel, reflect the emotional weight of the case, which has stirred public discourse on X about Mohbad’s legacy. The tests, to be conducted at facilities like the Military Hospital Yaba, mark a step toward resolving family tensions, with results expected to influence inheritance and legacy disputes.
The order has sparked mixed reactions. Some view it as a necessary step for closure, while others see it as a private matter unnecessarily publicized. The case tests Nigeria’s judicial system in handling sensitive family disputes and the public’s fascination with celebrity legacies. As the November 11, 2025, hearing approaches, the outcome could set precedents for similar cases, impacting Mohbad’s family and fans seeking justice for the late star.