Beyond the spotlight, Azadus's life has been marked by faith and resilience. A devoted member of the Celestial Church of Christ (C&S), he has often returned to his roots in the church choir. He also made headlines for his public battle with and survival of in 2020, using his experience to raise awareness about the reality of the virus.
Today, Azadus remains a respected pioneer, remembered for the soulful, conscious, and danceable tracks that helped pave the way for the global explosion of Afrobeats. Azadus (Madam)
: He laments that many current stars lack the "iconic" substance of legends like Lucky Dube or Fela Kuti. Beyond the spotlight, Azadus's life has been marked