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PHOTOS: Sound Sultan buried in New Jersey

Sound Sultan, one of Nigeria’s star musicians, has been buried in New Jersey.

• July 12, 2021
Sound Sultan's burial
Sound Sultan

Sound Sultan, one of Nigeria’s star musicians, has been buried in New Jersey.

Sound Sultan died on Sunday after battling lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, his family said in a statement.

He was 44.

Photos from Sound Sultan’s burial

The popular Nigerian singer was buried in the U.S. according to Islamic rites.

In photos seen by Peoples Gazette, his tearful widow, Farida Fasasi, relatives and friends wore black dresses as they mourned and buried the deceased.

Nigerian artiste Olamide was at the funeral.

Photos from Sound Sultan’s burial

Born Olanrewaju Fasasi, Sound Sultan dominated Nigeria’s music in the early and mid-2000s, releasing hits like Jagbajantis, Bushmeat, and Follow Me Go.

Many Nigerians have been paying tributes to the late singer.

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