Singer Sound Sultan dies after a battle with Cancer
Singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan, has died. A statement released by his family says he died on July 11 after a long battle with cancer. His wife and three children survive the singer.
He died from Lymphoma, a cancer of the body’s fighter cells which form a huge part of the immune system. Sound Sultan started his show business in the 90s and dropped his debut single “Jagbajantis” in 2000, a hit in Nigeria.
After independently releasing other singles and featuring other artists, he was signed to Kennis Music and released four albums; in 2012, it was announced that he was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career. He will truly be missed.
Read the Family statement below.
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Singer Sound Sultan dies after a battle with Cancer.
