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Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, remembered as Sound Sultan, was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and record producer whose career helped establish a distinctly Nigerian identity within hip-hop. Born in Jos, he began writing lyrics and performing at school events before studying Geography and Regional Planning at Lagos State University. His elder brother, Baba Dee, played an important role in his early artistic development.
Sound Sultan financed his early recording sessions by hosting shows and competing in talent hunts. His breakthrough arrived in 2000 with “Jagbajantis,” a satirical song that addressed social problems through humor and rap. After signing with Kennis Music, he released four albums before creating Naija Ninjas with Baba Dee.
His music moved across hip-hop, R&B, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, and Fuji, with collaborations involving Wyclef Jean, 2Baba, Wizkid, and Sarkodie.He was appointed a UN Ambassador for Peace in 2012.
He died in 2021, aged 44, leaving an enduring musical legacy.
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