Hip-Hop Artist, Sound Sultan Dead. Nigerian Hip-Hop singer Lanre Fasasi better known as Sound Sultan, is dead.
The 44-years-old ‘AJOODABI ILE’ crooner, lost it to his battle with cancer of the throat.
The singer was said to have battled with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas).
His death was announced in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family.
The announcement of Sound Sultan‘s death reads:
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi A.K.A. SoundSultan. He passed away at the age of 44 following a hard fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. He is survived by wife, three children and his siblings. We his family will appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips with this tragic loss. Signed, Dr. Kayode Fasasi, for the Fasasi Family”.
Sound Sultan’s career started in the 1990s. By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows. His first single “Jagbajantis” was released in 2000, and was a hit in Nigeria.
Here are a few reactions from Nigerians on Twitter after the news of Sound Sultan’s death was announced:
Rest well Sound Sultan ❤️ we will never forget you legend 🕊pic.twitter.com/mdWswN0roG— Vinnie (@Vinzdmw) July 11, 2021
Rest In Glory @Soundsultan pic.twitter.com/z1fizLIWHi— FOLA (@TheFavoredWoman) July 11, 2021
“You need to emit a certain type of positive energy into the eystem so you can get it back.” -Sound Sultan
🥺 💔 🕊 pic.twitter.com/jWOpShzltf— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) July 11, 2021
Sound Sultan wasn’t about the bitches, money, cars and necklace. He sang about societal issues, Bad education, Corruption, Incompetence, Poverty.
He challenged and criticized political leaders. He was a solid artist.— Dr. Dípò Awójídé, FHEA (@OgbeniDipo) July 11, 2021
May his soul rest in peace.