Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, has died after a long battle with cancer.
His death was announced in a statement on Sunday morning by his family.
According to the family, Sound Sultan died of Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is said to function as part of the immune system and helps to protect the body against infections and diseases.
A a member of the deceased’s family, Kayode Fasasi, said on Sunday, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi a.k.a Soundsulatan.
“He passed away at the age of 44 following a hard fought battle with Angiommunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. He is survived by his wife three children and his siblings.”
In May, there were reports had that the singer was flown out of Nigeria to the US for chemotherapy following his diagnosis.
Sound Sultan later expressed gratitude to his well-wishers, promising he would tell the story of his struggles himself.

Regarded as one of the pioneers of hip-hop music in Nigeria, the 44-year-old musician remained relevant in the industry more than 20 years after launching his music career.
His career in the show business started in the 90s when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.
By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows.
Under Kennis Music, Sound Sultan did four albums. As his contract with the label expired in 2007, he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organisation for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.
Sound Sultan worked in different music genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul, and Nigerian Fuji music. Under Naija Ninjas, he released ‘Back From The Future’ (2010) and signed Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn, and Blacka.
The rapper started working with Wyclef Jean after he featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on ‘Proud to be African’ from Wyclef’s ‘Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101’ album. They later collaborated on two other projects.
In 2012, Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary life and career.