{"id":120557,"date":"2025-07-12T12:40:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120557"},"modified":"2025-07-12T12:40:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:40:31","slug":"four-years-after-death-sound-sultan-honoured-with-tribute-match-legacy-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/four-years-after-death-sound-sultan-honoured-with-tribute-match-legacy-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Years After Death, Sound Sultan Honoured with Tribute Match, Legacy Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Four years after the death of Nigerian music icon, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, friends, family, and fans gathered on Thursday to honour his memory with a tribute basketball match and a series of legacy-driven initiatives.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The commemorative match, held at the Sprite Basketball Court in Festac Town, Lagos, featured a spirited face-off between the Festac Basketball Foundation Veterans and the Recovery House Team.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event drew admirers from the entertainment and sports communities, highlighting the late singer\u2019s enduring influence on youth development and grassroots sports.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond the court, Sound Sultan\u2019s creative collective, &#8220;Naija Ninjas&#8221;, announced a slate of legacy projects to be rolled out in the coming months.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0These initiatives aim to uphold the artist\u2019s lifelong passion for nurturing emerging talents across music, film, fashion, sports, and stage performance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naija Ninjas spokesperson , Kunle Smart, said Sound Sultan&#8217;s life mission continues to resonate through the work he began.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cEven as we continue to grieve the irreparable loss, we take comfort in his enduring legacy. Sound Sultan was more than just a musician; he was a visionary. His legacy continues to inspire and empower a new wave of creatives.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Widely revered for his socially conscious lyrics and cultural impact, Sound Sultan left behind a catalogue of timeless hits like Jagbajantis and Naija, which tackled national issues and inspired patriotism.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">His unique blend of music, activism, and mentorship earned him the moniker \u201cprophet with a mic\u201d among fans and peers.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In an emotional tribute, Farida Fasasi, wife of the late singer, reflected on his lasting impact.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIt\u2019s been 4 years, but it still feels like yesterday. The silence you left behind is loud, but your legacy echoes even more deafening.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Sound Sultan wasn\u2019t just a music icon ,\u00a0 he was a prophet with a mic, a visionary who used his voice to challenge, inspire, uplift, and unite.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sound Sultan passed away on July 11, 2021, after a battle with throat cancer. 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