Veteran Nigerian singer and actor Sound Sultan has died after losing battle with cancer. Sound Sultan is survived by his wife, three children and his siblings. Born Olarenwaju Fasasi, Sound Sultan was a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian and basketball club co-owner. In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career. After the fallout of the African Basketball League, he 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.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2021 10:16 UTC