Remembering Sound Sultan – The Singer Who Used His Music For Education And Social Commentary
A Netng special on Olanrewaju Abdulganiu ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi, the talented creative who blessed the world with his multiple gifts. Whether it was using his music to address social issues,…
Naija Ninja Unveils Plans For Sound Sultan’s First Remembrance In 3 Cities
On July 11, 2022, it will be one year since the death of veteran singer and legend, Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi who lost a battle to cancer at the age…
2Baba To Lead All-Star Festac Music Festival In Honour Of Sound Sultan
Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia will lead an all-star lineup that includes Baba Dee, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Faze, Black Face, Larry Gaaga, Jaywon, Vector, Basket Mouth, among many others, performing at the…
Sound Sultan: It’s been a month and still I can see no colour – By Farida Fasasi
On the 11th of July 2021 my world went pitch black, it’s been a month and still I can see no colour. It still feels like a bad dream…how…
Sound Sultan Is The 8th Wonder Of Our Industry In Nigeria By Richmond Osuji
Everyone comes into this world in one day and leaves on the assigned day. And on their headstone is a dash, if you like, a hyphen. The question is always…
Sound Sultan Lived A Life That Put Death To Shame By Chigul
When I wanted to hail Sound Sultan, or whatever, I would just send the words, “hello baale“, and he would respond. So that’s how we sort of communicated, Sound Sultan…
Every Song Sound Sultan Made Was Unique And Their Legacy Will Live On Forever By Olisa Adibua
We all know that death is inevitable; it’s the conclusion to all our stories. It’s the final chapter of everyone’s story. We always expect it to happen at old age.…
Sound Sultan Showed Us That It is Possible To Live Right By Tee-Y Mix
A lot of things have been said about Sound Sultan, and the summary of everything is, Sultan was a great guy. He was an amazing human being, inside and outside.…
You Can Be Proud You Were Raised By A Good Man By MI Abaga
When we talk about Sound Sultan, for people that are listening, when we talk about him, it’s going to sound like we’re just industry friends talking about this guy. Sound…
8th Wonda: Special Tribute will be Live-streamed on Sound Sultan’s YouTube and Facebook Page
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi will be celebrated by family, friends, colleagues and fans at the tribute events, happening simultaneously in four cities worldwide. The Nigerian…
The 8th Wonda of The World: Everything You Need To Know About The Global Tribute For Sound Sultan
Family, friends and fans of Olanrewaju’ Sound Sultan’ Fasasi will gather globally on Saturday, July 24, 2021, to celebrate and honour the life and legacy of the King of Sound.…
8th Wonda: Sound Sultan’s special tribute holds in Atlanta on Saturday, June 24
The extraordinary talents of Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi and contributions to the development of creative talents in Nigeria and Africa will be celebrated and honoured on Saturday, July 24, 2021,…
Family, friends and fans to celebrate Sound Sultan at New York special tribute
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi will be remembered and celebrated by family, friends, colleagues and fans in the United States at a special tribute event that…
Friends, family and fans to hold special tribute for Sound Sultan in London
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…
NECLive, the Fasasi Family and Industry Stakeholders Announce Special Tribute Event in Honour of Sound Sultan
The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in collaboration with The Fasasi family, friends, colleagues and fans of Sound Sultan will host an evening of music, poetry, dance, comedy and talk, in…
Everything You Need To Know About Sound Sultan, the Multitalented Artiste Who Died Too Young
Nigerian musician Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, was a singer-songwriter, comedian, actor and producer. He was widely regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip-hop in Nigeria,…
Nigeria Mourns As Musician Sound Sultan Dies At 44
Nigerian musician Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has died at the age of 44. He was a singer-songwriter, comedian, actor and producer, and he was widely regarded as…
Sound Sultan Is Performing On MTV Base Lounge Tonight!
Legendary Nigerian musician, Sound Sultan will become the latest high profile artist to feature on MTV Base Lounge – a live show on the entertainment channel’s Instagram page which has played…
Waje And Sound Sultan Share Nuggets Of Wisdom On Access The Stars
On the last episode of music reality show Access The Stars, the contestants in boot camp were thrilled to have a mentorship session with seasoned artists Waje and Sound Sultan.…
See Photos From Sound Sultan’s Three Day Concert, Jungle Story 2018
From Friday 12th October to Sunday 14th October, Sound Sultan and his host of friends transformed the Terra Kulture arena in Lagos into a full-blown rainforest for his Jungle Story…
Off To A Great Start: Sound Sultan’s #JungleStory Made A Laudable Debut
Nearly two decades ago, Nigerian creative, Sound Sultan released a narrative single, Mathematics (Jagbajantis) that found him commenting on the dilapidated condition of the Nigerian state. The song which is…
#Throwback: Remembering That Time Sound Sultan Wowed As A Comedian On Stage With ‘The Story of Kate’
Legendary Nigerian singer Sound Sultan is one of the most versatile entertainers in the Nigeria entertainment industry. READ: Man Of The People: Here Are Top Ten Sound Sultan Collaborations Apart from…
Why You Cannot Afford To Miss Sound Sultan’s Jungle Story This Week
This Friday, the concert/musical Jungle Story will open at Terra Kulture in Lagos. Over the course of the weekend, Sound Sultan and a host of his friends will be on…
Man Of The People: Here Are Top Ten Sound Sultan Collaborations
If you’ve had a career that has lasted two decades, you most certainly would have made some great collaborations in that time. Sound Sultan definitely has had a great career-…
Sound Sultan’s Concert "Jungle Story 2018" To Gulp N400 million
This week, Lagos- the entertainment capital of West Africa- will stand still when Sound Sultan‘s concert Jungle Story opens on Friday, and with good reason too: the 18th-anniversary celebration of the…
Ten Songs That Prove Sound Sultan Is A Conscious Musician
In a generation that has been criticized for “lacking impactful musical content”, Sound Sultan stands tall among his peers. Blessed with several talents- he can rap, sing, write songs, produce,…
In Sound Sultan’s World, Nigerian Politicians Are Animals
It was the late great Fela Anikulapo-Kuti that first used the phrase “animal in human skin”. He was referring to political leaders in the 1980’s and being Fela, he named…
A Short History Of Sound Sultan And 2face Idibia’s Twenty Year Friendship
Could it be love for basketball or an affinity for music? It’s not clear what exactly made Sound Sultan and 2face (now 2Baba) Idibia fall in love with each other.…
Tickets To Sound Sultan’s "Jungle Story 2018" Now Selling On NETShop
From now till October 12, fans of good music and entertainment have the opportunity of purchasing tickets to Jungle Story 2o18, the highly anticipated musical/concert by artiste extraordinaire, Sound Sultan.…
Why My Anniversary Concert Is Titled "Jungle Story"- Sound Sultan
In just about two weeks, Sound Sultan would host a concert tagged Jungle Story 2018. The three-day event is the rapper/singer/songwriter/actor’s celebration of his eighteenth year of being on stage.…
Kate Henshaw, Wale Ojo, Basketmouth, Bovi To Feature In Stage Play With Sound Sultan At Jungle Story 2018
To mark his 18th anniversary, Nigerian singer Sound Sultan is hosting a three-day concert this October. Being a theatre practitioner, director and actor, as well as a rapper, singer, songwriter-…
Sound Sultan To Mark 18 Years On Stage With Musical Concert, Jungle Story 2018
Nigerian multitalented entertainer Sound Sultan has announced plans to mark the 18th year of his being a professional with a musical concert titled Jungle Story. Known as one of the…
Excitement as Reminisce, Faze, Woli Arole, Sound Sultan, Others, Join Maltina to Thrill Comedy Lovers at Laffmattaz, Akure 2018
Ondo, the Sunshine State was indeed lit up this week as the rave-making comedy show, Laffmattazz, delivered premium entertainment to residents of the state capital on…
Jhybo Samples Fela in New Single “Para” ft Sound Sultan
Jhybo delivers his first single of the year, a powerful track called Para. Para is a fusion of Afrobeat & Grime -produced by Bahdman Clarke, mixed & mastered by Spyritmyx. Jhybo features the legendary Naija…
Sound Sultan, Niniola, Koker To Perform At “Songversation With Aramide”
Songversation with Aramide has lined up for it’s guests, star-studded artistes to perform at Hard Rock Café. On Sunday, March 11, 2018, attendees will be treated to performances from Sound…
Sound Sultan, Reminisce, Adewale Ayuba, Tony Tetuila And Other Stars Kick Off One Lagos Fiesta
Across five divisions of Lagos on Sunday night, several top Nigerian musicians kickstarted the 2017 edition of One Lagos Fiesta. For the next seven days, there will be a series…
Nigerian-American Visual Artist Laolu Senbanjo features Sound Sultan & Mr Eazi on new single titled ‘Trouble’
Laolu Sebanjo is a Brooklyn based Nigerian born Performance and Visual Artist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Human Rights Lawyer and Activist whose mantra ‘Everything is my canvas’ has seen collaborate with artistes such as…
Reminisce, Di’Ja, Sound Sultan and 8 other Nigerian celebs you can spend your Sallah with
The Sallah festivities and holiday’s upon us and as it is a Muslim celebration, camels, rams, cows, chickens and even in some quarters, fish would be on the menu. These…
‘Social media responsible for a lot of marriage breakups’ – Sound Sultan
Sound Sultan has blamed break-ups in marriages and relationships in Nigeria on social media, adding people a couple feels have their backs actually do not.
I don’t know why I’m still relevant – Sound Sultan
Veteran rapper, Sound Sultan, has stated he owes his longevity in the industry to God, adding he has no idea how he has remained in the spotlight till now.
A review of Sound Sultan’s 2007 album, ‘Naija 007’
On 007, it is clear to see that Sultan is only keen about making music how he best knows how to: coating conscious, confrontational lyrics with several layer of satire that even the subjects of his subtle attack will unknowingly nod their heads to his tune
VIDEO: Joe El – ‘Do Good’ (Remix) ft. Sound Sultan and Honorebel
Just over a month after dropping the single, the video to Joe El’s ‘Do Good (remix) is now available.
Sound Sultan gives upcoming producers an opportunity for a big break
Veteran rapper, Sound Sultan is trying to give back to the society as he offers producers an opportunity to showcase their stuff.
MUSIC: Joe El featuring Sound Sultan and Honorebel – ‘Do Good (Remix)’
The remix comes three months after the main track was released in mid-September by Joe El.
Sound Sultan and 24 other Nigerian entertainers in their 40s
Thenetng presents you a catalogue with 25 of your favourite Nigerian entertainers who are presently in their 40s and still at the top of their game.
‘This is where I love to put my house’ – Sound Sultan speaks on why he didn’t move to the Island
Congrats Sound Sultan! The singer and his family have moved into their very own home. It’s not on the Island, but at Amuwo-Odofin.
Sound Sultan @ 40: How celebs, families, and kids celebrated with the music star
Music star, Sound Sultan, turned 40 on Sunday, November 27, 2016. He celebrated the special day with some of his celebrity friends, families, and kids at his new home in Festac Town, Lagos.
#QuiloxFight: Sound Sultan denies Oritsefemi, insists he wasn’t bounced
According to Sound Sultan, ‘misinformation I was chilling in the VIP as every other time in my Cousins club’.
Sound Sultan releases 7th studio album, ‘Out Of The Box’
The album comprises 20 tracks and two bonus tracks. It features acts talented acts such as 2face Idibia, Olamide, Phyno, Patoranking, and Sarkodie.
It’s 40 days to Sound Sultan’s 40th birthday
Just last year, his close friend and colleague, 2face Idibia celebrated his 40th birthday with the #Fortyfied concert in Lagos.
Reminisce, Di’Ja, Sound Sultan and 7 other Nigerian celebs you can spend your Sallah with
These are ten of your favourite Nigerian celebrities you can crash their homes for Sallah meat and a jolly good time.
NET Premiere: Sound Sultan drops new video for ‘African Lady’ featuring Phyno and Flavour
The video which was directed by Adasa Cookey for Squareball had cameo appearances from comedian AY, TY Mix and others.
Sound Sultan announces 7th studio album ‘Out of the Box’
It’s about to be Naija Ninja season again as Sound Sultan is to release his seventh studio album, titled, Out Of The Box. While unveiling the cover art, he revealed…
EmmaOhMaGod features Banky W, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, others on this funny Fuji version of ‘Cut It’
Watch his funny Fuji version of O.T Genasis‘ ‘Cut It’ which features cameo appearances from Banky W, Chidinma, Sound Sultan, Captain Demuren among others
Trailer: Nollywood stars Saheed Balogun and Grace Amah feature in Sound Sultan’s ‘Hello Baale’
Sound Sultan has dropped the trailer of new work ‘Hello Baale’ featuring Nollywood stars, Saheed Balogun and Grace Amah.
Sound Sultan recalls childhood experience with late boxing icon, Muhammad Ali
Recently departed sports icon, Muhammad Ali left lasting impressions on the millions of people he encountered in his lifetime, a memorable experience many will hold dearly to their hearts. Naija Ninja…
NET Premiere: Sound Sultan – Kuku No Worry
Sound Sultan gives an insight into the music industry no holds barred ,in this hiphop song ,from his upcoming Album Out Of The Box.
‘Loyalty in the Music Industry is like Iceberg in Dubai’ – Sound Sultan
Sound Sultan took to twitter a few hours ago to compare the process of looking for loyalty in the Music Industry to looking for Iceberg in Dubai. As we all…
NET Premiere: Dreamkeyz – Washing feat. Sound Sultan, Faze, Joe-El, Rocksteady, Xcell, Kiddyboy
Music producers Dream and Keyz popularly known as Dreamkeyz returns with the visuals for the most anticipated song titled “Washing”which features Sound Sultan, Faze, Joe-El, Xcell, Rocksteady and KiddyBoy. Starring May D, Chidinma and Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri.
Sound Sultan announces release date for 7th studio alnum
Earlier scheduled to drop in 2015, Sound Sultan has now revealed June 1, 2016 as the new release date for his 7th studio album titled ‘Out Of The Box’ #OOTB.
Sound Sultan’s Lagos Islanders beat Stallions in ongoing African league
With impressive skills put on display by both teams, Islanders which is co-owned by Nigerian music star, Sound Sultan eventually carried the day winning 89-81 points in the ongoing African Basketball League.
VIDEO: Sound Sultan – ‘Monsura’ feat. Olamide
Sound Sultan releases the video to his highly anticipated song Monsura featuring multi award winning rapper Olamide.
One Mic Naija unveils 2015 calendar
One Mic Naija concerts will hold this year in February, April, June, August, October and December with the first event of Sunday February 22, 2015.
Billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola join Tiwa Savage, 2face, Bovi, Yaw, others at Alibaba's January 1st concert
Billionaires, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola on January 1, 2015 joined a host of musicians, D’banj, 2face, Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Sound Sultan and comedians, Bovi, AY, Gbenga Adeyinka, Yaw, Princess and others at the maiden edition of Alibaba’s January 1st concert held at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
'It took me 10 years to produce 'Head Gone' – Baba Dee
Dare Fasasi otherwise known as Baba Dee, has revealed that his recently-produced star-studded comedy film, Head Gone took him about 10 years to produce.