VETERAN Music producer, Laolu ‘Akins’ Akintobi, who joined the Headies Hall of Fame, at the 11th edition of award ceremony, held recently said he is glad that he got the award while still alive.
“I am glad I got this award while I am still alive,” he said. The award was presented by comedian, Ali Baba, at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
He joins previous winners including 2face (2015), Victor Uwaifo (2014), Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (2013), Femi Kuti who won the award in 2012 and others.
Olaoluwa Oluwole Akintobi, who is popularly called Laolu Akins, was said to have kicked off his career in music around 1972.
He is credited to be one of the very few who commercialized music production with multi-platinum like Shina Peters’ Ace and Shinamania as well as Adewale Ayuba’s Bubble to his credit. He also produced for the likes of Onyeka Onwenu and many others.
