Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- Award-winning musician and leader of the popular Shuga Band, Akin "Akin Shuga" Tofowomo, is dead.

His family released a statement on his Instagram page on Monday announcing his passing.

He was 50.

According to the statement, the musicpreneur died in New Brunswick, Canada.

However, the family did not disclose the cause of his death.

"It is with profound solemnity and total submission to the will of God that the family of Akinloye Tofowomo (Akin Shuga), revered music icon, Grandmaster, and Managing Director of Shuga Limb Foundation and Shuga Entertainment, Nigeria's most prestigious live band, announces his passing in New Brunswick, Canada.

"Akinloye Tofowomo was more than a musician; he was a custodian of rhythm, c...