Veteran Juju music star, Ahuja Bello, is dead.
Ahuja Bello, it was gathered, passed away early hours of Today, a day after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
His death was confirmed on Monday, 25 August, 2025 in a tribute post on Facebook by his daughter, Bello Festus Aderemi.
“Rest in peace my lovely dad, Alhaji Ahuja Bello.
His band page, with the username Ahuja Bello and His Golden Eagles Band, also confirmed the news, saying, “Though you are gone, your light continues to shine in our hearts. RIP Ahuja Bello.”
Born Ismaila Dele Bello on August 24, 1942, in Iseyin, Oyo State, Ahuja Bello carved out a name for himself as a celebrated Juju singer, guitarist, and band leader during the 1970s and 1980s.
Before venturing fully into music, Bello worked as an electronic technician. In 1976, however, he pursued his passion by founding Ahuja Bello and His Golden Eagles Band, a group that would go on to dominate the Juju music scene.
He was widely admired for his vibrant stage presence and evergreen hits such as Awa ti Danfo and Ariya ti de. In 1979, he traveled to London to record Ahuja in London, an experience that brought him into contact with global stars, including reggae legend Bob Marley.
Although his career was tragically disrupted by an accident on July 24, 1982, just weeks before his 40th birthday, his legacy remained intact, securing him a revered place in Nigeria’s rich musical history.
