Oluwashina Akanbi Peters

Juju Musician (born 30 May 1958)

Oluwashina Akanbi Peters is a Nigerian juju musician, known for his contributions to the rich Yoruba musical tradition. Born on 30 May 1958, he belongs to a generation of artists who helped sustain and popularize juju music through its blend of percussion, talking drums, and melodic storytelling rooted in Yoruba culture.

"I Have More Classic songs Than Michael Jackson" — Sir Shina Peters Brags.

Nigerian Juju music legend, Sir Shina Peters, has boldly declared that he has produced more timeless hits than the late American pop icon, Michael Jackson.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, the Afro-Juju pioneer reflected on his enduring legacy and the importance of creating songs that stand the test of time.

“The only thing you can show for showbiz at the end is how many evergreens you have produced. To my credit, I have four evergreens. Even Michael Jackson has just two; Of The World and Thriller. So, if I have four, I am accomplished,” he boasted.

The veteran musician, whose career has spanned decades, emphasized that the true measure of success in the music industry lies not in fleeting fame but in producing evergreen records that outlive trends and generations.

"I started my career at the age of 10. I had my first child at 14. I bought my first car at 13" — Veteran Musician Shina Peters reveals

Nigerian Juju music legend, Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, widely known as Sir Shina Peters, has opened up about his early life, disclosing that he fathered his first child at the age of 14.

Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the Afrojuju maestro shared how he began his music career at just 10 years old and experienced success at a young age.

“I started my career at the age of 10. I had my first child at 14. I bought my first car at 13. I built my first house at 16 and I’ve been going here and there - 3 cases in a day since I was 16/17,” he said.

The 67-year-old musician, however, dismissed any plans to return to the studio, explaining that “the atmosphere is no longer conducive” for him to record new songs.

Sir Shina Peters also reflected on his wide fan base, revealing that he enjoys strong support across ethnic lines.

“65 per cent of my fans are Igbos, not Yorubas. My fans are demanding that I give them new music but I don’t just go to the studio. I can’t go to the studio, the atmosphere is not conducive for me. I don’t know what to sing,” he added.