Veteran Fuji Singer Love Azeez Dies at 81: Goodnight to an Icon
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Fuji musician Alhaji Love Azeez Oladeji, widely regarded as the oldest active figure in the Fuji music genre. The respected musician reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.
The death of the veteran singer was confirmed by Adekunle Abiodun, the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN). Taking to Facebook, Abiodun announced the sad development and paid tribute to the late music icon.
He wrote: “So sad, the oldest FUJI MUSICIAN, ALHAJI LOVE AZEEZ OLADEJI, gave up the ghost this evening after a brief illness.” The association official also referred to the late musician as “Baba wa,” a term of respect and affection often reserved for revered elders.
In accordance with Islamic traditions, the late musician was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18.
Gunmen kill rising singer in Lagos
In another development, Legit.ng reported in May that a fast-rising Afro-pop singer, Sabi, was killed in Lagos. The artist, whose real name was Sabinus Chukwuebuka Nelson Obi, was reportedly killed in a late-night attack at a hotel in Lagos State. According to his younger brother, Kingsley, the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night, March 24. He claimed that a group of unidentified young men stormed the hotel where the singer was lodged and opened fire. Before his death, Sabi had begun carving a space for himself in Nigeria’s competitive music industry.
Reactions trail Love Azeez's death
Legit.ng compiled the tributes of social media users below:
- Fasta Fosto: “Inalilahi waina ilaehi rojiun may God give all Fuji musician world wide, family, friends and all bereaved the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss RIP BABA”
- Sikiru Agboola: “May Almighty Allah in His infinite mercy accept his return, forgive his sins, grant him Aljanat Fridaos and also give all the left behind families , friends, colleagues and other well wishers d fortitude to bear d irrecoverable loss (Amen)”
- Olanrewaju Fasasi: “This is Lanre Fassy, a popular Owambe Juju musician feeling bad over the demise of our good Elder Musician Alhaji Love Azeez, may his soul rest in perfect peace.”
- Tungba Apasa Updates: “HAAAA SO SORRY TO ALL FUJI MUSICIAN'S IN NIGERIA AND ABROAD FOR THE LOST OF THE LEGEND AND THE FAMILY'S. REST IN PERFECT PLACE BABA WA”
Actress Bukky Mountain dies in Ibadan
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Yoruba movie industry was once again thrown into mourning following the reported death of actress Bukky Mountain under sketchy circumstances. According to emerging reports, the actress passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and was buried shortly after in line with Islamic rites. While details surrounding her death remain unclear, a video capturing moments from her burial has made its way online.
