SOUND SULTAN’S DEATH: Cause and reactions…
Oru Leonard
In the morning today News Dot Africa Media team receive the shocking information of the popular Nigerian singer, Olarenwaju Fasasi (aka Sound Sultan).
According to Sahara Reporters, Olarewanju while he was ill, announced on Instagram that people should celebrate him while he was alive, died on Sunday after a brave battle with throat cancer in the United States of America.
Sound Sultan who died at 44 years was diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma had been undergoing chemotherapy in a hospital in the United States of America.
Sound Sultan (born Olanrewaju Fasasi on November 27, 1976) 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.
His demise was announced in a statement by his family on Sunday.
The statement read, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of multitalented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound sultan. He passed away at the age of 44 following a hard-fought battle with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
Many has reacted to his death on hearing the sad news.
Nengi a big brother reality show star expressed sadness over Sound Sultan’s death.
In a tweet via her verified handle, Nengi wrote: “RIP Sound Sultan. Your legacy would never be forgotten. May God grant his family strength to bear this great loss. “Natural Something” was my ringtone for the longest time. It’s so sad.”
Also, popular activist, Aisha Yesufu described the artiste’s death as heart breaking.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun. I just came on twitter and the first thing I saw is “Rest in peace Sound Sultan”. Oh No!
“Innalillahi wa Inna ilayhi rajiun. May Aljanna Firdaus be your final abode, Sound Sultan. May the sickness be kaffarah for you. May God give your family the fortitude to bear the loss. Kai! This is heartbreaking! Innalillahi wa Inna ilayhi rajiun,” she tweeted
“He is survived by his wife, three children and his siblings. We, his family will appreciate the utmost privacy as we come to grips with the tragic loss.”
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas). Lymphomas are the cancer of white blood cells (lymphocytes) and can be divided depending on the type of cells, B-lymphocytes (B-cells) or T-lymphocytes (T-cells), AITL is a T-cell lymphoma.
The lymphatic system functions as part of the immune system and helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream.
