Sound Sultan remembered today, 4 years after his passing

Today, we remember Nigerian music icon Sound Sultan, four years after his untimely passing on July 11, 2021

Despite his courageous battle with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Sound Sultan’s legacy continues to inspire and impact the music industry.

Colleagues and friends, including 2Baba, Basketmouth, and Charly Boy, still pay tribute to his memory through messages and visits to his grave.

The annual Sound Sultan Ramadan Lecture, founded by Idris Olorunnimbe, keeps his values and charitable spirit alive.

Sound Sultan’s artistic legacy also lives on through posthumous music releases, such as the EP “Reality Chq” and singles “Money Race” and “Street OT”. His family, including his widow Farida and their children, remains central to his enduring memory.

As a multifaceted talent – singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and basketball enthusiast – Sound Sultan touched many lives and fields. His impact continues to resonate deeply with fans and peers, solidifying his place as a music icon.