Age, Biography and Wiki
Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi) was born on 27 November, 1976 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter (1976 - 2021). Discover Sound Sultan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
27 November, 1976 |
| Birthday |
27 November |
| Birthplace |
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
11 July, 2021 |
| Died Place |
New Jersey, United States of America |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
|
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He is a member of famous singer-songwriter with the age 44 years old group.
Sound Sultan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Sound Sultan height not available right now. We will update Sound Sultan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sound Sultan's Wife?
His wife is Chichi Morah (m. 2009)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Chichi Morah (m. 2009) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sound Sultan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sound Sultan worth at the age of 44 years old? Sound Sultan’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer-songwriter. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Sound Sultan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer-songwriter |
Sound Sultan Social Network
Timeline
Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi; November 27, 1976 – July 11, 2021) was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist.
He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
He was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria.
Sound Sultan's career in show business started in the 1990s, when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.
In 1991, he took interest in music and miming at school parties and writing his own lyrics.
He attributed his early influence to his elder brother Baba Dee who studied theatre arts, and received most of his early stage experience through Baba Dee.
He started learning how to play the guitar after his secondary school education and was in a band by 1999.
By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows.
He released his first single - Mathematics "Jagbajantis" in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria.
After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music.
Under Kennis Music, he released four albums.
By 2007, his contract with the label expired and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.
After starting as a rapper, he worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music.
He said that artists shouldn't be judged on the genre in which they performed, that the important thing is the message conveyed in the music.
They collaborated on two other projects: "King of My Country" (2009) and "People Bad" (2012).
In 2009, Sound Sultan married his long-term girlfriend Chichi Morah, now known as Farida Fasasi.
On May 12, 2021, it was reported that Sound Sultan was somewhere in the USA receiving chemotherapy as he was reportedly diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
He died on July 11, 2021, at the age of 44 as a result of complications from the illness.
Sound Sultan was the younger brother of Nigerian musical artiste, Baba Dee.
Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back From The Future (2011) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn (Sean Tizzle) and Blacka.
Naija Ninjas released their debut EP titled The Rebirth in 2012 and it featured the hit single Aropin which was produced by music producer Prodizzle featuring Sound Sultan, Karma & Sean Tizzle.
Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean when he featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on "Proud to be African" from Wyclef's Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album.
In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.
In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single "Remember" after a long absence from the music scene.
After the fallout of the African Basketball League, Sound Sultan 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.
Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel's 2019 single "Bridal" with Joe El.
