President Muhammadu Buhari Mourns Singer Sound Sultan
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a popular singer, rapper and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, professionally known as Sound Sultan.
Sound Sultan died on Sunday, July 11 after a battling with Angioimmunoblastice T-Cell Lymphoma. He passed away at the age of 44.
The singer survived by his wife, three children and his siblings.
However, in a statement released by Nigeria presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, according to him, the President disclose that Sound Sultan’s demise was not only a loss to the Nigerian music industry, but to the country as a whole.
Some statement in part read;
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 President affirmed that the singer was kind, generous, and deeply passionate about issues in the country, which reflected in his music and art, and as an avid basketball fan, he made telling contributions to the development of local basketball in the country.
The President prayed for the eternal repose of the soul of the departed and divine peace and comfort for the family, friends and associates.
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