Leader of the popular live music band, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akin Shuga, has died at the age of 50.
His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday.
Akiin Shuga died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.
The statement described the Shuga Band founder as “a revered music icon and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”.
The family also said details of funeral arrangements will be revealed in due course.
In the meantime, they requested for “privacy and quiet reflection at this deeply difficult time”.
Akiin Shuga leaves behind his wife, children, siblings, and mother.
