Veteran Fuji musician and respected cultural figure Love Azeez has been laid to rest in Lagos at the age of 81 following a brief illness.
He reportedly passed away on Wednesday evening at his residence in Lagos State after a short period of illness, according to the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), which confirmed the development on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The association’s General Secretary, Adekunle Abiodun, described the late artiste as one of the most senior and enduring figures in the Fuji music community, noting that he remained a respected voice within the genre until his passing.
Abiodun confirmed that Love Azeez was buried on Thursday in Lagos in line with Islamic burial rites, following the announcement of his death.
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The late musician was part of the early generation of Fuji artistes who contributed significantly to the development of the genre from its Yoruba traditional percussion roots into a more structured and widely embraced urban sound.
Over several decades, he maintained a steady presence in the Fuji circuit and was widely regarded as a veteran whose career reflected the growth and evolution of the genre across southwestern Nigeria.
His death has continued to draw tributes from colleagues and stakeholders in the entertainment industry, many of whom described him as an elder statesman whose contributions helped shape and strengthen the foundation of Fuji music.
His passing marks another major loss for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, particularly among pioneering Fuji musicians whose work defined the identity and cultural reach of the genre.