Barry Jhay Breaks Down in Tears During Live Tribute to Mohbad
Talented singer and songwriter Barry Jhay (born Oluwakayode Junior Balogun) has dropped a new tribute song to his late colleague Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, who passed on at the age of 27.
In a live video, Barry Jhay was seen in a room with a keyboardist as they paid tribute to Mohbad.
Barry Jhay sang about the many struggles Mohbad faced, only to die suddenly.
The singer also appealed to Nigerians to let Mohbad rest in peace.
However, towards the end of the video, Barry Jhay, who was unable to control his emotions, broke down in tears.
Watch the video below
Barry Jhay pays tribute to Mohbad pic.twitter.com/UWiiZxXXQv
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People get emotional over Barry Jhay’s tribute to Mohbad
Check out some of the comments that trailed the video; see them below:
KinqKudos:
“Leave this music thing for Barry Jhay.”
starboylekzy1:
“love Barry so much man & he’s very underrated..”
Championwtmg:
“With the melody this guy dey use for him song nobody suppose tell you say na C and S boy.”
obiokeke_:
“How Barry Jhay sings this so soulfully while being a victim or record label bullying in the past just hits deep.”
JoyisBackAgain:
“Barry jhay’s voice gives me goosebumps, During Mohbad candlenight, he sang for few minutes and I felt chills.”
iamflowizzy:
“It still hurts more everyday Imole rest well young Legend.”
shedrachTobi:
“Men tears almost dropped from me.”
AlozieePrecious:
“His voice is so spiritual.”