Sam Larry Biography, Age, Real Name, Arrest, Wife, Statement & Net Worth

Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, better known as “Sam Larry,” is a Nigerian music producer and show promoter.

He rose to prominence after a famous Nigerian controversial artist, Portable, accused him of being a member of the Million Boys cultist group.

Sam Larry Biography

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Sam Larry was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and is of the Yoruba tribe. He was raised by Muslim parents and is a practicing Muslim.

Larry rose to prominence after controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, accused him of being the founder and leader of the One Million Boys cult.

Following the allegations, Sam Larry severed ties with Portable and warned him not to call him again.

Later, Portable clarifies the situation by revealing that he meant “One Million Instagram Followers” and that he did not intend to mention his name.

Sam Larry is also associated with singer Naira Marley and Zinoleesky, in addition to the Portable saga. He is a close friend of Naria Marley and a business associate of Marlians Record.

Sam Larry’s real name

Sam Larry’s real name is Balogun Olamilekan Eletu. However, he is known as Sam Larry.

Sam Larry and Mohbad

Following the death of singer Mohbad, a video surfaced online showing Sam Larry and his boys allegedly bullying the late singer.

Singer Zlatan Ibile and Mohbad appeared to be filming a music video when Sam Larry and his boys arrived to disrupt the shoot. As they attempted to attack Mohbad, the group was seen holding cutlasses and other lethal weapons.

Zlatan, on the other hand, saved the situation by asking Sam Larry and his boys to stop attacking and bullying Mohbad.

Following Mohbad’s death, Sam Larry, along with Naria Marley, faced backlash from fans and critics who accused him of killing Mohbad.

Sam Larry Arrested, In Police Custody

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, a controversial Lagos socialite, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the development to our correspondent over the phone late Thursday night.

“Yes, Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry has been apprehended. “Right now, he is assisting with the ongoing investigation,” Hundeyin said. The police had previously summoned Sam Larry and singer Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley for questioning in connection with Mohbad’s death.

Sam Larry Statement

Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry, Naira Marley’s associate, is trending on social media after allegedly issuing a statement explaining what happened between him and Mohbad. Screenshots of a press statement allegedly issued by Sam Larry circulated on social media, causing a huge online uproar.

According to the statement, Sam Larry gave Mohbad N2 million two years ago to perform at his mother’s annual remembrance concert in Ikorodu, but when he challenged him about it, the singer claimed he wasn’t feeling well.

According to the note, Sam Larry requested a refund from Mohbad, but the singer claimed that he had lost his phone and money after the NDLEA raided where he was staying, leaving him penniless.

The statement also revealed that Sam Larry later learned that Mohbad was filming a music video near his home and went there to request his money, but an argument ensued and one of the singer’s friends promised that the money would be refunded.

In the statement, Sam Larry allegedly claimed that he later traveled to Kenya to find a new African musician to perform at his mother’s annual remembrance, and that he has been gone since August 20, even before Mohbad died.

Read the full statement below: