Popular Nigerian Live Band Legend Dies

Nigerian live band icon, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has passed away at the age of 50.

His family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on Instagram on Monday, describing him as a “revered music icon, Grandmaster, and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance.”

“It is with profound solemnity and total submission to the will of God that the family of Akinloye Tofowomo (Akiin Shuga) revered music icon, Grandmaster, and Managing Director of Shuga Limb Foundation and Shuga Entertainment, Nigeria’s most prestigious live band announces his passing in New Brunswick, Canada,” the statement read.

The family further described him as more than a musician, mentor, a cultural force, and a man who led with purpose and grace.

“Across more than three decades of excellence on stage and in mentorship, he redefined what it meant to lead a band with grace, mastery, and purpose,” the statement added.

They also requested privacy as they come to terms with the loss, noting that details of the burial and memorial will be announced later.

Signed by Femi Dare on behalf of the family, the statement revealed that Akiin Shuga is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and mother.

Born on January 6, 1975, in Ondo State, Akiin Shuga was a polio survivor who defied all odds to become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated live performers. He founded Shuga Band in 1998, a group that went on to dominate the live music scene at high-profile events and elite gatherings.
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