Sound Sultan who was born Olanrewaju Fasasi is a Nigerian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist.
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- Biography
- Education
- profile
- Career
- Songs/Collaboration
- Net Worth
- Social Media
SOUND SULTAN BIOGRAPHY
Sound Sultan who was born Olanrewaju Fasasi is a Nigerian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist. Sultan is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip-hop music in Nigeria. Many of Sound Sultan’s songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads Online.
SOUND SULTAN EARLY LIFE
Sound Sultan was born in Jos, Plateau state on November 27, 1976, to Fasasi Adeyinka Ajarat (Mother) and Fasasi Liadi Alarape (Father). He’s the fourth child of five other siblings.
SOUND SULTAN EDUCATION
From 1981 – 1987, Sound Sultan attended Stepping Stone Nursery and Primary School. After which he proceeded to the Federal Government College Ogbomosho for his Secondary education from 1988 –1993.
Afterward, he went on to obtain a degree in geography and regional planning from the Lagos State University (LASU) in 1999.
SOUND SULTAN PROFILE
| Real Name: | Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi |
| Stage Name: | Sound Sultan |
| Age: | 41 year old |
| Birth Place: | Lagos State |
| State Of Origin: | Jos,Plateau |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Died | July 11, 2021 (aged 44) |
| Occupation: | Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Comedian, Actor, Musician, Record Producer, Executive Producer, Basketball Club Co-owner |
| Net Worth: | $2,500,000 |
SOUND SULTAN CAREER
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 – Mathematics “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 he featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on “Proud to be African” from Wyclef’s Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album. They collaborated on two other projects: “King of My Country” (2009) and “People Bad” (2012).
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.
After the fallout of the African Basketball League, Sound Sultan joined forces with the organizers of the Continental Basketball League to become a team owner of Lagos City Stars (the 2017 champions) and a facilitator of the league entertainment.
Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel’s 2019 single “Bridal” with Joe El.
SOUND SULTAN PERSONAL LIFE.
Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, while he was ill, announced on Instagram that people should celebrate him while he was alive.
Sound Sultan died on Sunday after a brave battle with throat cancer in the United States of America.
In 2009, Sound Sultan married his long-term girlfriend Chichi Morah, now known as Farida Fasasi after she converted to Islam. The couple has three children.
Sound Sultan is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip-hop music in Nigeria. He released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000 which was a hit at the time. This was the era when the hip-hop culture was finding its footing in the country. Sound Sultan was amongst those who brought the genre to life.
SOUND SULTAN AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
- 2003 Fame Awards for Best New Artiste, Best Afro Beat Song, Most Popular Song
- 2005 Amen Awards for Best Song Writer, Best Afro Song
- 2007 Soundcity Awards for Best Collabo
- 2010 Best Collabo at the Headies
- 2010 Nmva Best Special effects Video
- Headies Awards in 2012 for Best Album
- 2012 Celebrity MVP DSTV NBBF All-Star Weekend
- 2016 Legendary Award at the Scream Awards
SOUND SULTAN NET WORTH
Nigerian rapper, actor, singer-songwriter, and comedian, Olanrewaju Fasasi, has grown his music career as well as his acting career. Sultan has an estimated net worth of about $2.5 million.
Songs:
• African Lady
• Natural Something
• Kokose
• Hello Baale
• Orobo
• Obalola
• Everything Is Everything
• Luv Language
• Gud Gal
• Oko Won Lode
• Monsura
• Area
• Sound Buoy Killin
• Kurukomaga Remix
• Born on a saturday
• Bushmeat ft 2face and w4
• Rewind Time
• Eshe
• Motherland
• Good girl
• Temporary Turn Permanent ft. Baba Dee
SOUND SULTAN SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with Sound Sultan’s on the following social media platforms;
- Instagram: @soundsultan
