Family, friends, and fans of Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi will gather in London, the United Kingdom, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, to immortalise the late singer and his glittering legacy as a man who used his multiple gifts to bless the world.
A multi-talented creative, Sound Sultan’s death at 44 sent shockwaves across Nigeria and other parts of the world on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He died of Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma (AITL).
With his multiple gifts of rapping, singing, songwriting, acting, comedy, basketball, and so much more, Sound Sultan won instant fans and cemented his place in the history of African, even global music.
His impact on Nigerian basketball was evident from how the national team D’Tigers paid special tribute to him and also dedicated their victory over the U.S basketball team to his memory.
In the days after his passing, fans, colleagues, the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, and governors of Lagos, Ogun and Oyo State have paid tribute, celebrating him for using his gift to educate and for nation-building.
An evening of tribute will be held in the United Kingdom on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in honour of the industry pioneer, coach, mentor, and legend at Alpha Lounge, 100 Lewisham High Street, London, United Kingdom, 7 pm GMT.
The tribute event will be held simultaneously in four cities – Lagos, London, New York and Atlanta.
The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) had announced on Sunday, July 18, 2021, that it is collaborating with The Fasasi family, friends, colleagues and fans of Sound Sultan to host an evening of music, poetry, dance, comedy and talk, in honour and celebration of Sound Sultan on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Terra Kulture, in Lagos.
The tribute events from the four cities will be live-streamed on Sound Sultan’s YouTube and Facebook page, and Netng will also provide live updates from the event. There will also be live broadcasts on Hip TV.
Sound Sultan’s longtime friend, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, MI Abaga, Aramide, Timi Dakolo, Sage Hasson and Banky W are some of the artistes who have been confirmed for the Lagos tribute event.
Founder, Now Muzik and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Efe Omorogbe, says the events will remind the world of Sound Sultan’s social impact. “The tribute event provides a platform for the celebration of the glittering legacy of a truly remarkable human being who touched countless lives in profound ways,” he added.
