Olanrewaju Fasasi , Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter better known as Sound Sultan,has passed away at age 44.
According to a statement by Dr Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family, the rapper died after a long battle with cancer.
The family further call for utmost privacy as they mourn the singer’s death.
The statement reads “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of multitalented veteran singer, Rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi A.K.A Sound Sultan.
“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.”
Sound Sultan was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist. He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
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.
Under Kennis Music, he released four albums. By 2007, his contract with the label expired and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label, production outfit and clothing line. After starting as a rapper, he has worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music.
Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back From The Future (2010) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn and Blacka.
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. They have collaborated on two other projects: “King of My Country” (2009) and “People Bad” (2012).
In 2012, Sound Sultan became 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.
Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel’s 2019 single “Bridal” with Joe El.
