Renowned Musician Akiin Shuga Dies at 50
Omoyeni Olabode
Nigerian musician and live-band icon, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has died at the age of 50. According to a statement from his family, the founder of the celebrated Shuga Band passed away on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.
Akiin Shuga, who battled polio from the age of five, rose to fame as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic live performers. He founded the Shuga Band in 1998, which became a top choice for events across Nigeria.
His family described him as a “custodian of rhythm and culture,” adding that his legacy will continue through Shuga Band and Shuga Entertainment.
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