Fuji Legend Love Azeez Buried In Lagos

Veteran Fuji musician Abdul Azeez Oladeji, popularly known as Love Azeez, has been laid to rest in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, following his death at the age of 81.

The respected singer reportedly passed away on Wednesday evening at his residence in Lagos after a brief illness.

His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria, Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post.

Family members, friends, colleagues, fans, and other well-wishers gathered on Thursday to pay their final respects as he was buried according to Islamic rites.

In his tribute, Abiodun prayed for the late musician, saying, “May the Almighty Allah grant him eternal rest, console his family, friends, fans, professional colleagues, and well-wishers to bear the irreparable loss.”

Among those present at the burial were Tony Okoroji and Fuji star Musibau Alani, who currently serves as Vice President of FUMAN. They joined other Fuji artistes and association members in honouring the late music icon.

Love Azeez was a respected figure in Nigeria’s music industry. He served as President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria in 1989 and later became head of the Copyright Society of Nigeria.

Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Fuji music, he played a major role in the growth and development of the genre, which gained popularity in Lagos during the 1960s through the efforts of Fuji legend Ayinde Barrister.

Throughout his decades-long career, Love Azeez remained influential in the Fuji music scene and earned admiration from lovers of traditional Yoruba music.

He was known for his authentic Fuji style and unique vocal delivery, with popular songs including “Ijapari,” “Barrister & Kollington’s Fight,” and “Alarape.”

In a past interview, the late singer revealed that his music journey began in Agege, Lagos, where he performed Wéré music before later transitioning into Fuji, a move that helped build his lasting legacy in Nigerian music.