The music industry has been thrown into mourning with the death of Olanrewwaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan.
In a statement made available on Instagram by his brother, Kayode Fasasi, the multi-talented singer passed on at the age of 44 following his battle with Angioimmunoblastic T- Cell Lymphoma.
According to information making rounds, the artist who is famous for his song Mathematics had already commenced chemotherapy in one of the hospitals in USA before he passed on today, Sunday, July 11.
Sound Sultan’s career in show business started in the 1990s, when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.
By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows. He released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria.
After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music.
Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean when featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on “Proud to be African” from Wyclef’s Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album.
In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.
In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single “Remember” after a long absence from the music scene.
His manager, Efe Omorogbe also announced the news of his passing with an official statement.
The late Sound Sultan is survived by his wife, children and siblings.
Details soon.
