President Muhammed Buhari has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Fasasi family on the death of renowned singer, and songwriter. Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan.
On Sunday, the family announced in a statement that the 44-year-old singer died after “a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma”.
President Buhari in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina said the singer lived an exemplary life describing his death as not only a loss to the Nigerian music industry but also 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 has inspired many young Nigerians in the industry.”, the statement reads in part
The deceased, President Buhari affirms, 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 prays for the eternal repose of the soul of the departed and divine peace and comfort for the family, friends and associates.
