Sound Sultan

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Sound Sultan
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Background information
Also known asSound Sultan
Born
Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi

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Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
OriginYoruba
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New Jersey, United States of America
GenresR&B, hip hop, reggae, Afrobeat
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, rapper, comedian, actor, musician, record producer, executive producer, basketball club co -owner.
Years active1996–2021
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Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu FasasiAudio file "Olanrewaju_Abdul-Ganiu_Fasasi.wav" not found; November 27, 1976 – July 11, 2021)[1] 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. He was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria.

Early life

In 1991, he took interest in music and miming at school parties and writing his own lyrics. He attributed his early influence to his elder brother Baba Dee[2] who studied theatre arts, and received most of his early stage experience through Baba Dee.[citation needed] He started learning how to play the guitar after his secondary school education and was in a band by 1999.

Career

Sound Sultan's career in show business started in the 1990s, when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.

By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows. He released his first single - Mathematics "Jagbajantis" in 2000,[3] which was a hit in Nigeria. After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music.[4]

Under Kennis Music, he released four albums. By 2007, his contract with the label expired[5] and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.[5] After starting as a rapper, he worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music. He said that artists shouldn't be judged on the genre in which they performed, that the important thing is the message conveyed in the music.[citation needed]

Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back From The Future (2011) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper,[6] Young GreyC, Shawn (Sean Tizzle) and Blacka.

Naija Ninjas released their debut EP titled The Rebirth[7] in 2012 and it featured the hit single Aropin which was produced by music producer Prodizzle featuring Sound Sultan, Karma & Sean Tizzle.[8]

Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean when he featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on "Proud to be African" from Wyclef's Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album. They collaborated on two other projects: "King of My Country" (2009) and "People Bad" (2012).[9]

In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.[10][better source needed]

In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single "Remember"[11] after a long absence from the music scene.

After the fallout of the African Basketball League, Sound Sultan joined forces with the organizers of the Continental Basketball League to become a team owner of Lagos City Stars (the 2017 champions) and a facilitator of the league entertainment.[12]

Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel's 2019 single "Bridal" with Joe El.[13]

Personal life and death

In 2009, Sound Sultan married his long-term girlfriend Chichi Morah, now known as Farida Fasasi.[14] They had three children.[15]

On May 12, 2021, it was reported that Sound Sultan was somewhere in the USA receiving chemotherapy as he was reportedly diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. He died on July 11, 2021, at the age of 44 as a result of complications from the illness.[16]

Sound Sultan was the younger brother of Nigerian musical artiste, Baba Dee.[2]

Discography

  • Kpsshew (2001)
  • Textbook (2004)
  • Naija 007 (2007)
  • SS4 (2008)
  • Back to The future (2010)
  • Me, My Mouth and Eye (2013)
  • Out of The Box (2016)
  • 8th Wondah (2020)
  • Reality Chq (2022)

Awards and nominations

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Who Is Sound Sultan? Here's Everything You Need To Know About Him". BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. August 1, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Baba Dee to Sound Sultan: Even in death, you're a symbol of grace". TheCable. July 13, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mathematics (Jagbajantis) | AMDB Music". AMDB Music. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Kennis:Yesterday, today and Kelly Hansome". The Punch. June 15, 2012. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."I am not a big boy –Sound Sultan".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.L, Jibola (September 2, 2010). "Who is… Karma". BellaNaija. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sound Sultan presents Naija Ninja with 'The Rebirth Mixtape'". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."VIDEO Premiere: Karma - Aropin Feat. Sean Tizzle , Sound Sultan". HWING. July 2, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Nkechi Opurum (August 26, 2012). "Sound Sultan features Wyclef on track | Daily Times Nigeria". Dailytimes.com.ng. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sound Sultan, Goldie Made Un Ambassadors". nigeriafilms.com. March 24, 2012. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Fresh Music: Sound Sultan – Remember". ExclusivelyNaija. Ifode Concepts. July 25, 2015. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Jordin is MVP as Lagos City Stars win CBL's May Madness". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. June 6, 2017.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Music News: Bridal | The Indie Music Press Release Board | Honorebel - Upcoming Releases (Reggae)". Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Celebrity Wedding Update: Sound Sultan | Tosin Sido | Sokleva Hughes of Rooftop MCs". Bella Naija. October 8, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Meet Sound Sultan's Beautiful Wife And Children You All Didn't Know (PHOTOS)". AKPRAISE'S BLOG. March 26, 2015. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Veteran Singer Sound Sultan Dies At Age 44". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Oyeleye, Stephen. "Sound Sultan – Naija Jungle". GbeduJamzng. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
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