Singer and Song writer Olanrewaju Fasasi, Popularly known as Sound Sultan has been laid to rest according to Islamic injunction at the Marlboro Muslim cemetery in New Jersey on Sunday, July 11.
He died following a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related cancers that affect the lymphatic system.
Sound Sultan survived by his wife and three children. He was 44-years-old.
This incident came as a shock to entertainment industry as he was a well respected music veteran. Celebrities took to their social media handles share their thoughts about the unfortunate occurrence:
Singer Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has been described as one who wasn’t about money, cars and necklace.
Filmmaker Ayo Shonaiya revealed the accolade he received from the singer years ago.He tweeted, “Sound Sultan called me one night, told me he just recorded a song King of my Country, inspired by a film I made over 20yrs ago of same title. Then he got Wyclef to jump on the remix! Sound Sultan paid me the highest accolade EVER! Lanre may Allah be with your soul. RIP brother.”
Rapper Vector Tha Viper shared on IG, “As for you, I don’t know why my heart rests even though it is in shock. Maybe I believe if it is true that what we do determines where we are going after death, then you are fine.
You always remember to ask us to come and eat Sallah meat and celebrate your religious belief… which is love. You never judged any act even though you may laugh at many things. Thank you for your honesty and understanding. Thank you for the life you lived whilst you were here.”
This is so painful..
Sultan, you were a very kind man. Your talent always shone through and inspired a whole generation of artists. You will be missed. Dearly!
May God rest your soul and may he give your family the strength to bear this loss..
Adieu my friend till we meet to part no more Rita dominic wrote"
May his soul rest in peace.
