Musicians, Olamide and Davido, have come to the defence of rapper, Naira Marley, after his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
The singers gave their supports in Instagram posts on Friday.
Reacting to the news, Davido wrote: “#MARLIAN !! Freee bro!!!! Nothing spoil!! I got u!!!”
Olamide also reacted to the arrest encouraging Naira Marley’s fans to stay positive.
“Stay positive Marlians 🙏🏾🖤,” he wrote.
Early on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), had arrested Naira Marley.
Reports indicated that the ‘Issa Goal’ singer was being questioned at the EFFC office in Lagos.
The commission’s acting spokesperson, Tony Orilade, was quoted as telling Punchng.com that Naira Marley was arrested in relation to internet fraud cases known locally as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’.
“Yes, he is with us. He’s not the only person; he had some other persons also arrested alongside (him).
“They were arrested in relation to advance fee fraud — Internet-related cases and all of that. Give me a little time and I will get you the details,” Mr Orilade said.
Naira Marley had released the official video of latest single, ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ featuring Zlatan Ibile on Thursday.