BREAKING: Popular Nigerian musician, Sound Sultan dies at 44

Nigerian singer, Olarenwaju Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan is dead, aged 44.

Sound Sultan was diagnosed with white blood cell cancer.

The deceased had been undergoing chemotherapy in a hospital in the United States of America.

His demise was announced in a statement by his family on Sunday.

 Born on November 27, 1976, the 44-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip-hop music in Nigeria.

He is survived by his wife, children, and siblings.

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