One of the oldest surviving Fuji musicians 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.
“Alhaji Love Azeez was a revered icon whose contributions to the development, growth and preservation of Fuji music spanned several decades. His remarkable journey, wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to the genre earned him a place of honour among the greats of Fuji music history.
“His passing marks the end of an era and a monumental loss to the Fuji music community,” the association added.
According to the family, the veteran musician was laid to rest on Thursday in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, in accordance with Islamic rites after the Zuhr prayers.
