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Sound Sultan buried in New Jersey, US

  By Morenike Late singer, Lanre Fasasi, popularly known  as Sound Sultan has been buried in Brooklyn, New York in the United States on Sunday. This was in line with the obituary released by the family and according to Islamic rite. The multi-talented artiste, whose music ruled the airwaves in the 2020s, died earlier on Sunday after a protracted battle with throat cancer. He was survived by his wife Farida and three children.

Talented singer Sound Sultan dies at 44

  Nigerian entertainment industry is currently in sad mood following the death of talented singer, song writer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan. The singer died after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family. The statement read in part “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our multi-talented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan". Musicians including Femi Kuti, Faze and some others have reacted to the sudden death of Sound Sultan saying he will live forever in their hearts. In May, it was reported that Sound Sultan was diagnosed with cancer and was in the United States undergoing treatment. This had many fans and well-wishers saying prayers for his speedy recovery on social media. Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi on November 27, 1976 - 11 July 2021) was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, co...