Buhari and Babajide Sanwo-Olu mourns Sound Sultan death

President Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of renowned singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan.

 

The singer died on Sunday, July 11 after a battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.

 

In a statement released by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President said:

 

''“As a celebrated rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, he lived an exemplary life, achieved several milestones in his career and contributed greatly to the development of the Nigerian music and entertainment industry through his artistic genius, creativity and talent, which have inspired many young Nigerians in the industry” the statement in part read

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Fasasi family 
 

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday, July 12 by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, expressed shock over the death of the singer.

 
He said:

"Sound Sultan's death is painful. He was a bundle of talents, who used his God-given gift to advance the course of mankind. His music, artistry and interest in sports were all donated at every point for the development of humanity."

 
Sanwo-Olu added that

 “No doubt the death of a loved one is usually painful because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God especially if the deceased had lived a good and fulfilled life, just like the late Olanrewaju Fasasi, who was a celebrated singer, comedian, rapper, songwriter and actor during his lifetime.
 
Sound Sultan will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fans and the Nigerian entertainment industry as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
 
Sound Sultan who was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria, has left a vacuum that would take some time to be filled".
 
I sympathise with Sound Sultan’s widow, children, siblings, family, fans and colleagues. I pray that God will grant the late Olanrewaju Fasasi eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”