Sound Sultan
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Sound Sultan | |
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| Birth name | Olanrewaju Fasasi |
| Also known as | Sound Sultan |
| Born | November 27, 1976 Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Died | Died July 11 2021 |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop, reggae, Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, rapper, comedian, actor, musician, record producer, executive producer, basketball club co -owner |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976)[1] is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist. He is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
In July 2021, he was reported to have died of throat Cancer after battling with the illness for a while. He died at age 44.
Early life
In 1991, he had taken an interest in music, miming at school parties and writing his own lyrics. He attributes his early influence to his elder brother Baba Dee who studied theatre arts, and received most of his early stage experience through Baba Dee.[citation needed] He started learning how to play the guitar after his secondary school education and was in a band by 1999.
Career
Sound Sultan's career in show business started in the 1990s, when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.
By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows. He released his first single "Jagbajantis" in 2000,[2] which was a hit in Nigeria. After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music.[3]
Under Kennis Music, he released four albums. By 2007, his contract with the label expired[4] and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.[4] After starting as a rapper, he has worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music. He has said that artists shouldn't be judged on the genre in which they perform, that the important thing is the message conveyed in the music.[citation needed]
Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back From The Future (2010) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn and Blacka.[citation needed]
Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean when featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on "Proud to be African" from Wyclef's Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album. They have collaborated on two other projects: "King of My Country" (2009) and "People Bad" (2012).[5]
In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.[6][better source needed]
In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single "Remember"[7] after a long absence from the music scene.
After the fallout of the African Basketball League, Sound Sultan joined forces with the organizers of the Continental Basketball League to become a team owner of Lagos City Stars (the 2017 champions) and a facilitator of the league entertainment.[8]
Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel's 2019 single "Bridal" with Joe El.[9]
Personal life
In 2009, Sound Sultan married his long-term girlfriend Chichi Morah, now known as Farida Fasasi from the Igbo ethnic group.[10] The couple has three children.[11]
On 12th of May, 2021, It was reported that Sound Sultan is somewhere in America where he is receiving treatment in form of chemotherapy as the musician was reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer.[12]
Discography
- Kpseeeeeeew (2001)
- Textbook (2004)
- Naija 007 (2007)
- SS4 (2008)
- Back to The future (2010)
- Me, My Mouth and Eye (2012)
- Out of The Box (2016)
Awards and nominations
- 2012 The Headies Award for Album of the Year (Back From The Future) (nominated)[13]
References
- ^ "Who Is Sound Sultan? Here's Everything You Need To Know About Him". BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. August 1, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Mathematics (Jagbajantis) | AMDB Music". AMDB Music. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ "Kennis:Yesterday, today and Kelly Hansome". Punchng.com. June 15, 2012. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
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- ^ Nkechi Opurum (August 26, 2012). "Sound Sultan features Wyclef on track | Daily Times Nigeria". Dailytimes.com.ng. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Sound Sultan, Goldie Made Un Ambassadors". nigeriafilms.com. March 24, 2012. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Fresh Music: Sound Sultan – Remember". ExclusivelyNaija. Ifode Concepts. July 25, 2015. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ https://guardian.ng/sport/jordin-is-mvp-as-lagos-city-stars-win-cbls-may-madness/
- ^ "Music News: Bridal | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Honorebel - Upcoming Releases (Reggae)". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "Celebrity Wedding Update: Sound Sultan | Tosin Sido | Sokleva Hughes of Rooftop MCs". Bella Naija. October 8, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Meet Sound Sultan's Beautiful Wife And Children You All Didn't Know (PHOTOS)". AKPRAISE'S BLOG. March 26, 2015. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ "Veteran Nigerian Singer, Sound Sultan Diagnosed With Throat Cancer". Drip Naija. May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Oyeleye, Stephen. "Sound Sultan – Naija Jungle". GbeduJamzng. Retrieved June 12, 2018.