OSBC Osun State Broadcasting Corporation
Popular rapper Lanre Fasasi aka Sound Sultan died on Sunday July 11, 2021.
He lost the battle to throat cancer in far-away USA
Here are facts about Sound Sultan you should know:
1. Sound Sultan was born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976.
2. He was a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
3. He released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria after independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists
4. He was signed under Kennis Music, where he released four albums.
5. His contract with Kennis Music expired in 2007, after which he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organisation for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.
6. Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back from the Future (2010) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn and Black.