One of the oldest surviving Fuji musician and one of the pioneers of the genre, Alhaji Azeez Oladeji, popularly known as Love Azeez, has been buried in Lagos following his death.
The Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria announced his death in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Public Relations Officer, Ade Bola Muili, also known as King Kakaki Safarri.
“It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria announces the passing of one of the foremost pioneers and the oldest living Fuji music legend, Alhaji Azeez Alarape Adio Oladeji, popularly known as Love Azeez, who departed this world last night,” the statement read.
FUMAN described the late singer as a revered icon whose contributions to the development and preservation of Fuji music spanned several decades.
Family buries veteran Fuji musician, Love Azeez in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos…Photo Credit: Facebook/ Toyin Agbolade“Alhaji Love
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