President Buhari has expressed
sadness over the demise of renowned singer and
songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as
Sound Sultan.

The singer died on Sunday, July 11 after a battle with
cancer. He was 44 years old.

In a statement released by presidential spokesman,
Femi Adesina, the President noted that Sound Sultan's
demise was not only a loss to the Nigerian music
industry, but to the country as a whole.

""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
statement in part read

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.

Since he was born, has the President for once congratulated him on any of the occasions when he achieved remarkable wins? But today he is sending him grieving notes. This kind of President; tufiakwa.

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President Buhari has expressed
sadness over the demise of renowned singer and
songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as
Sound Sultan.

The singer died on Sunday, July 11 after a battle with
cancer. He was 44 years old.

In a statement released by presidential spokesman,
Femi Adesina, the President noted that Sound Sultan's
demise was not only a loss to the Nigerian music
industry, but to the country as a whole.

""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
statement in part read

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.