@SOUND SULTAN........Full Name: Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi Stage Name: Sound Sultan Date of Birth: November 27, 1976 Place of Birth: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Nationality: Nigerian Genres: Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Comedian, Record Producer Years Active: 1996–2021 Early Life & Education Sound Sultan developed an interest in music in the early 1990s, inspired by his elder brother Baba Dee, who studied theatre arts. He began writing lyrics and performing at school parties before learning to play the guitar after secondary school. By 1999, he had won multiple local talent competitions, setting the stage for his professional career. Music Career His breakthrough came in 2000 with the release of Mathematics (Jagbajantis), a socially conscious hit that criticized corruption and poor governance in Nigeria. He signed with Kennis Music, where he released four albums before co-founding Naija Ninjas with Baba Dee in 2008. His music blended hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeat, and Fuji, emphasizing strong messages about societal issues. Sound Sultan collaborated with international artists, including Wyclef Jean, on tracks like Proud to Be African and King of My Country. His ability to fuse activism with entertainment earned him recognition as a UN Ambassador for Peace...

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