Top things you should know about Sound Sultan

The death of the popular Jagbajantis crooner, Sound Sultan came with mixed feelings to Nigerians home and in the diaspora. More so, the 44 years old lost it to his battle with cancer of the throat.

However, in this article, we will discuss the top things you should know about Sound Sultan before death.

Background

Olanrewaju Fasasi, who is popularly known as Sound Sultan, was born on the 27th of November, 1976, in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria, to Mr. Fasasi Liadi Alarape and Mrs. Fasasi Adeyinka Ajarat.

He is the fourth of six children. From 1981 – 1987, Sound Sultan attended Stepping Stone Nursery and Primary School. After which he proceeded to the Federal Government College Ogbomosho for his Secondary education from 1988 –1993.

Afterward, he went on to obtain a degree in geography and regional planning from the Lagos State University (LASU) in 1999. Sound Sultan is married to Chichi Morah, now Farida Fasasi, and they are blessed with three children.

Music and other interests

The legend started developing an interest in music in 1991. He started with writing lyrics and miming at school parties. However, till his death, Sound Sultan gives his elder brother, Baba Dee the credit for his early interest in music.

From a brother that studied theatre arts, Sound Sultan received most of his early-stage experience from him. After secondary school, Sound Sultan learned how to play the guitar and joined a band in 1999.

He started his show business career in 1996 when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions. In 1999, he emerged winner of several local talent-hunt shows and released his first single Jagbajantis in 2000.

Jagbajantis became a major hit in Nigeria, so he continued releasing singles and also featured in hit songs of other artists. After a while, Kennis Music signed him.

Aside from his interest spanning from music, discography, videography Sound Sultan previously played basketball for the Dodan Warriors, so he is an experienced basketballer.  In 2015, he partnered with investors and purchased shares in the Lagos Islanders basketball team.

Afterward, he became a facilitator of the African Basketball League and was one of the special guests at the first NBA African Games.

After the fallout of the African Basketball League, the veteran singer sealed a deal with the organizers of the Continental Basketball League to become a team owner of the Lagos City Club, and a facilitator of the league’s entertainment.

Awards And Nominations

• Fame Awards for the Best New Artiste – 2003
• Best Afro Beat Song at the Fame Awards – 2003
• Most Popular Song at the Fame Awards – 2003
• Best Songwriter at the Amen Awards – 2005
• Amen Awards for the Best Afro Song – 2005
• Soundcity Awards for the Best Collabo – 2007
• Best Collabo at the Headies Award – 2010
• NMVA Best Special Effects Video – 2010
• Celebrity MVP at the DSTV NBBF All-star weekend – 2012
• The Headies Award nominee for Album of the Year (Back from The Future) – 2012
• Legendary Award at the Scream Awards – 2016
• Recipient of Scream Awards – 2017
• Headies Award for the Best Contemporary Song – 2018