Akiin Shuga Thanks Fans, Partners for Successful 20th Anniversary
Akin Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga, the leader of prestigious music band, Shuga Band, has expressed his utmost gratitude for the success of his band’s 20th anniversary tagged, 'the Shuga Coated Concert', which held at the Eko Convention Center on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The Shuga Coated concert, which was one of the most talked about this year, was graced by celebrities, politicians, comedians and corporate executives who all came out to show their love and support for Akiin Shuga and his band.
The night was filled with electrifying performances from top acts like Small Doctor, Mayorkun, Damola, Tosin Martins, Koffi, Funnybone, Tee A, Bolanle Olukanni, Toyin Abraham and Dayo Amusa but the Shuga Band still outperformed them all, proving they are the king of live band in Nigeria.
Among some of the top dignitaries at the event were the wife of a former Governor of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Dr. Biodun Laja, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Alapinni, Lady Maiden Ibru, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Hon. Bukola Olopade (Ozogula), Mrs. Kemi Nelson and a host of others.
Crediting the success of the show to everyone who supported him physically, financially, emotionally, morally or otherwise, Akiin Shuga said he was grateful and overwhelmed by the show of love.
He said: “I am still rather shaken by the love and support that I got from people in the Industry and outside the Industry. I do believe that mere words won’t be able to do enough justice when it comes to expressing my gratitude to my fans, family, friends, supporters and all the media partners who showed up for the concert. It is with awe and humble mind that I say a hearty thank you to everyone. 20 years is a lot and to have garnered the love we are getting right now all through the years is a blessing and I am deeply grateful.”
On what the success of the show meant to him, Akiin Shuga said: “It was surreal for me and every member of the band. The whole crowd came to see us perform. We made history and we are extremely grateful to every one for coming. To all the people who have consistently stood by us for these past 20 years, thank you. To all the couples who have had us as the preferred live band at their weddings, we are grateful. You all have shown us that it is possible to dream and achieve your dreams regardless of any challenges. One thing I can promise you is that this is just the beginning for us.
You have not seen anything yet. If you all thought that we were great, we are about to be greater for the trust you have reposed in us, we will reciprocate with nothing short of excellence and quality service," he concluded.