By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Fasasi family on the death of their son, singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan.
He died on Sunday, July 11 2021, in the United States of America where he was undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
Sound Sultan was aged 44.
Buhari, in a condolence statement issued by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Abuja, lamented that ”Sound Sultan’s demise is not only a loss to the Nigerian music industry, but to the country as a whole.”
He said the deceased was a celebrated rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, who lived an exemplary life and achieved several milestones in his career.
The President added that the deceased 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.
He further added that the late Sultan was kind, generous, and deeply passionate about issues in the country, which reflected in his music and art, as well an avid basketball fan who contributed to the development of local basketball in the country.
President Buhari prayed for the eternal repose of the soul of the departed and divine peace and comfort for the family, friends and associates.