The Federal Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed shock and sadness over the untimely demise of the popular singer, rapper and songwriter Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Fasasi), reports ITREALMS.
A press statement issued in Lagos on Monday made available to ITREALMS, the Minister described Sound Sultan's death as a great loss not just to his family and the Creative
Industry, but to Nigeria as a whole.
He also expressed his condolences to the family, friends and fans of the departed artiste.
''Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, children and indeed his entire family at this time. May God comfort and strengthen them. May He also grant repose to the soul of the departed,'' Alhaji Mohammed said.
ITREALMS recalls that he was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
Industry, but to Nigeria as a whole.
He also expressed his condolences to the family, friends and fans of the departed artiste.
''Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, children and indeed his entire family at this time. May God comfort and strengthen them. May He also grant repose to the soul of the departed,'' Alhaji Mohammed said.
ITREALMS recalls that he was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
Sound Sultan was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria.
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