The remains of Nigerian musician, Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan has been lowered to the grave in New Jersey, United State.
Sound Sultan who dies at 44 after a long battle with cancer of the throat hails from Iseyin in Oyo state.
His demise was announced by Dr Kayode Fasasi.
Some of his relatives and friends were at the graveside to bid him farewell.
Meanwhile, a member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller and One of his colleagues at Lagos State University LASU, Hon Akinwale Akinwole have described the demise of a famous artise as a painful, great loss to the entire Africa as a continent.
Hon. Peller stated this in a statement issued by his media office, where the federal legislator explained that the late ariste hailed from the same town (Iseyin) he (Hon. Peller) is from, and described him as a person with a golden heart.
He said:”It is with a very heavy heart that I mourn the death of my darling brother – a multi-talented artiste, Olanrewaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan, who passed on today due to a health challenge he had been battling with. Aside the fact that we both hail from the same town, Iseyin, Sound Sultan was someone with a golden heart with high level of humility and integrity; he was a wonderful being.
“I remember Sound Sultan was a panelist at the official unveiling/leadership symposium of Lead Generation Initiative (LGI) held in Abuja on 21st January this year. Interestingly, he spoke very brilliantly and convincingly discussing the topic, “The Future of Leadership: The Role of the Youth,” with other panelists. I remember I told him to come back home to Iseyin and join me in politics in the interest of our people.
“His death remains shocking and a great loss to Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria and Africa as a whole. May God forgive his shortcomings and give the loved ones he has left behind the fortitude to bear his loss.”
Akinwale Akinwole while lamenting the death of the late musician said it is painful that such a bundle of talents and embodiment of hardwork and humility left this world at a tender age.
”He discovered his talents early and as at the time we were at the University he has been model in the entertainment Industry.
“He is going to be greatly missed, i pray that Almighty Allah grant him eternal soul and comfort his immediate and extended family as well as fans and friends all over the world.
