BREAKING: Popular Nigerian artiste, Sound Sultan is dead!

Popular Nigerian musician, Olanrewaju Fasasi better known Sound Sultan has died at age 44 after a long battle with cancer, his family announced earlier today.

“He is survived by his wife, three children and his siblings. “We his family will appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips with this tragic loss,” said Dr Kayode Fasasi, on behalf of the family.

On 12th of May, 2021, TopNaija recalls that the 44 years old ‘Jagbajantis’ crooner, was diagnosed with throat cancer and undergoing chemotherapy in a hospital in New York, United States of America.

But the singer denied the report. In a post on Instagram, Sound Sultan addressed the fake news, by thanking fans for the “massive” show of love, adding, “I will tell you my story myself it will be true THEN not false”.

See the press statement from his family below:

The obituary for Sound Sultan

The multi-talented singer’s senior brother Baba Dee, who confirmed his illness, also debunked the report of cancer. “He is sick and he is getting better in New York. But throat cancer. Na lie,” the man born Dare Fasasi wrote.

Sound Sultan was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria. His contributions to the development of music, film, and sports in Nigeria will forever be remembered and celebrated. And his values, many talents, genuine passion, kindness, and mentorship will continue to be sources of inspiration for all of us.