Nigeria's Live-Band Grandmaster Akiin Shuga Dies at 50, Mourned by Music Community

Akiin Shuga, a revered music icon and live-band performer, died at 50 in Canada. Born in Ondo State, Nigeria, Shuga rose above physical limitations caused by polio to become a dynamic live band performer and music entrepreneur.

He founded the Shuga Band in 1998, which became a benchmark for professionalism in live music performances in Nigeria. Shuga was known for his charisma on stage and dedication to the music industry, emphasizing the importance of live bands as pillars of cultural and economic leadership.