Singer, Sound Sultan, dies at 44

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Too sad! Singer, Sound Sultan, dies at 44







Singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan, has died. A statement released by his family says he died on July 11 after a long battle with throat cancer. The singer is survived by his wife and three children.
 
See the press statement from his family below

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Sound Sultan's Family Releases Statement On His Death And The Cause

Popular Nigerian singer, Olarenwaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan is dead. Sound Sultan who was diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma died on Sunday at the age of 44. The deceased had been undergoing chemotherapy in a hospital in the United States of America.

Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976) was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist. He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.

His demise was announced in a statement by his family on Sunday.

The statement read, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound sultan. He passed away at the age of 44 following a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.

“He is survived by his wife, three children and his siblings. We, his family will appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips with the tragic loss.”

Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas). Lymphomas are the cancer of white blood cells (lymphocytes) and can be divided depending on the type of cells, B-lymphocytes (B-cells) or T-lymphocytes (T-cells), AITL is a T-cell lymphoma.

The lymphatic system functions as part of the immune system and helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2021/07/11/sound-sultan-44-dies-t-cell-lymphoma/

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Photos and Videos from the funeral of singer Sound Sultan; his heartbroken wife Farida Fasasi breaks down







The body of singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan, has been laid to rest. He was buried according to Islamic injunction at a cemetery in New Jersey today July 11.
His wife, Farida Fasasi broke down completely at the funeral and at one point laid her head on his coffin. Too sad! 
See photos and videos below

 


Veteran artiste sound sultan has finally been laid to rest in USA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9buXsmcaY3I

Popular Nigerian musician, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, is dead.

His death was announced in a statement Sunday morning by his family.

He was 44.

The family, in a statement, said Sound Sultan died on Sunday of Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.

Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas).

His relative, Kayode Fasasi, who signed the statement, said Sound Sultan passed on after a “hard fought battle” with the ailment.


His brother and musician, Baba Dee, in an Instagram post on Sunday written in Arabic, said: “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.”

He is survived by a wife, three children and his siblings.

In May, several reports that the talented singer was diagnosed with throat cancer surfaced online.

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Sound Sultan Sang With His Children During Last Father's Day (Photo, Video)

A video shared online captured how late Nigerian Singer Sound Sultan sang with his children during last Father's day before his death, IgbereTV reports.

He shared the video on his Instagram handle on June 20, 2021. He captioned the video;

"Happy Fathers day to Me . Nothing makes me happier in Life than loving ur mummy and u guys eternally. #bidemifasasi #zarafasasi #mayowafasasi @faridafasasi"

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQV_lb9AAFQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

See the video below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBZPFEr1zXA

Olarenwaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan who was diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma died on Sunday 11th July 2021 at the age of 444

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Olamide Consoling Sound Sultan's Wife, Farida Fasasi At His Burial
Nigeria rapper Olamide could be seen consoling Sound sultan's wife as she burst out in uncontrollable tears as sound sultan was being laid to rest 
Watch below:


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Nigeria rapper Olamide could be seen consoling Sound sultan's wife as she burst out in uncontrollable tears as sound sultan was being laid to rest 
Watch below: