Popular Nigerian singer, Lanre Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died after losing battle against throat cancer.
According to media reports before his death, the 44-year-old was said to be undergoing chemotherapy in the United States of America, which made his fans and friends all over Nigeria to shower him with prayers to get well.
In a statement signed by Kayode Fasasi, also his brother, on Sunday, July 11, 2021, it was said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Multi-talented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter, Onlanrewaju Fasasi a.k.a Sound Sultan.
“He passwed away at the age of 44, following a hard-fought battle with Angoimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
“He is survived by his wife, three children and siblings. We, his family, appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips with this tragic loss.”
The brother of the 44-year-old Jagbajantis crooner, Dare Fasasi, also known as Baba Dee, had earlier debunked reports that Sultan had such health issue.
Baba Dee however admitted that his brother was sick and receiving treatment.
“He is sick and he is getting better in New York. But throat cancer. Na lie,” Baba Dee had stated.
Sound Sultan’s music career reportedly started in 1991, and he had worked in different musical genres, from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music.
He was said to have released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000 which became a massive hit in Nigeria.
After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music, before moving to Naija Ninjas which he started with Baba Dee.
In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.
Sound Sultan was born to Mr and Mrs Fasasi Liadi Alarape. He had five siblings, including Baba Dee, who is a graduate of Theatre Arts.
The entertainer was a graduate of Lagos State University, from where he obtained a degree in Geography and Regional Planning in 1999.
Sultan featured alongside Nigerian singers like Faze and 2face Idibia in Wyclef’s song “Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101.”
He also collaborated with Wyclef on two other songs titled: “People Bad” (2012) and “King of My Country” (2009).
