Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, July 11, 2021 – The editorial board of Nigerian Entertainment Today (Netng) and organizers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) are saddened by the passing of Nigerian music legend, Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi.
Sound Sultan was an extraordinarily talented creative who blessed the world with his multiple gifts of rapping, singing, songwriting, acting, comedy, basketball and so much more.
In a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Sound Sultan produced an eclectic collection of evergreen music and art, and earned global acclaim for his beautiful melodies, poetic lyrics, memorable storytelling, powerful visuals, colourful stagecraft and deep social consciousness that made him a fan favourite and a source of inspiration to new generations of Nigerian creatives and performers.
His notable contributions to NECLive and the development of music, film, and his beloved basketball in Nigeria will forever be remembered and celebrated.
While we mourn his passing and commiserate with his family on this great loss, we will continue to celebrate the remarkable life he lived and the powerful works of art he left us with.
HE IS THE MAN OF PASSION AND LOVE, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.