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Sound Sultan

Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, known professionally as Sound Sultan, was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, comedian, and actor. He was born on November 27, 1976, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and hailed from Oke-Ogun in Oyo State.

Sound Sultan was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Nigerian hip hop and Afrobeats. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his hit single Mathematics (Jagbajantis), a socially conscious track that addressed Nigeria’s political and economic challenges.

Beyond music, Sound Sultan was also an actor and a basketball enthusiast. He co-owned the Lagos City Stars basketball team and collaborated with the Nigerian Basketball Federation to promote the sport.

Known for blending Afrobeats, reggae, hip hop, and R&B, his artistry carried strong messages of peace, unity, and social consciousness. Sadly, Sound Sultan passed away on July 11, 2021, after a battle with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Nigerian musicians.

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Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, known professionally as Sound Sultan, was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, comedian, and actor. He was born on November 27, 1976, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and hailed from Oke-Ogun in Oyo State. Sound Sultan was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Nigerian hip hop and Afrobeats.

Date of Birth: 27/11/1976

Location: Nigeria

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