“May he meet Mohbad soon,” Nigerians troll Sam Larry on his birthday with sarcastic prayers

• Lagos socialite Sam Larry gets trolled on his birthday with sarcastic prayers on social media
• He has been subject to trolling after his alleged involvement in the controversy surrounding the death of Nigerian artist Mohbad
• Netizens used their quick wit and sarcasm to respond to a birthday post, flooding the comments section with tongue-in-cheek prayers and jokes

Netizens have flooded social media with sarcastic birthday prayers for controversial Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry.

The backlash follows allegations of his involvement, alongside Naira Marley, in the death of Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad. Rather than celebratory wishes, Sam Larry’s birthday has become a platform for sharp criticism and ridicule.

One user, @abazwhyllzz, shared a photo of Sam Larry with the caption: "Today is Sam Larry’s birthday, say a prayer for him❤️📿." The comments that followed were a delightful mix of sarcasm and humour as Nigerians showcased their prowess for wit and satire. 

The reactions range from biting humour to outright ridicule, making it clear that Sam Larry's birthday is not being celebrated in good faith. His birthday celebration took an unexpected and entertaining twist. 

Netizens showered blessings on Sam Larry

Here are some comments below:

@ThitVince posted: “If God hear my utmost cry, then that lion knows what to do 😒” 

@Muheediva01 posted: “He will not escape what is coming for him by the Grace of God🙏🏽”

@UTDqueen posted: “May he meet Mohbad soon🙌” 

@Armstrondisrae2 posted: “Make that lion chop am without cutlarry  IJN Amen 🙏🏾.” 

@cee_alone posted: “May he not escape gong where mohbad is earlier” 

@it_Rutie posted: “If he was involved in mohbad kpai, e no go better for am” 

@saveemalot posted: “Happy birthday  sir a lot of things will happen to you this year and you will wonder how and why?

But you will look at your two hands and realize that you are just reaping what you have sown!'❤️” 

@CyberHawk posted: “Happy birthday Sam Larry if you are innocent may God bless you. 

If you are guilty thunder fire you. 

VDM explained that you basically had the interest of your Friend in mind via Business and Label Contracts… that may be true. 

But if you had your hands in what happened to Mo may what you deserve locate you.”

@Powerchibueze posted: “May MOHBAD spirit see you” 

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President Tinubu commends Kyari for his leadership in transforming NNPCL, improving refineries, and increasing oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day, despite celebrating his 60th birthday, Kyari’s future remains uncertain amid discussions about whether his tenure will be.