The family of late singer Mohbad has formally prohibited his widow, Wunmi Adebanjo, from using the Aloba surname pending the outcome of a DNA test to confirm the paternity of their son, Liam.

The restriction comes amid an ongoing paternity dispute following Mohbad’s controversial death on September 12, 2023.

Mohbad passed away after receiving an injection from an auxiliary nurse, and his body was later exhumed for an autopsy amid public outcry. In May 2025, pathologists reported that the cause of death could not be determined, causing a setback in the investigation.

In a statement signed by Omolayo Aloba, the family head, and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, Wunmi was barred from using the family name, citing that she was not legally married to the late singer. “For the avoidance of doubt, no statutory or customary marriage was contracted between the late Mohbad and Wunmi Adebanjo, as the required Yoruba traditional rites (payment of bride price) were never completed,” the statement said.

The family also appointed Oladayo Ogungbe as their sole legal representative for the DNA case and Mohbad’s estate, while Wahab Shittu will continue handling all matters with investigative authorities regarding his death.

The statement noted that both Wunmi and Liam will be included in the estate administration process once the DNA test confirms Liam as Mohbad’s biological son.