Tag: Sound Sultan
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I will keep singing about the hardship in Nigeria- Sound Sultan
Afro pop singer, Sound Sultan is one musician you can always count on when it comes to speaking truth to power. The Naija Ninja boss said he won’t stop singing about the hardship in Nigeria ,stressing that he has been singing about social ills right from when he started his music career. He made known…
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Sound Sultan celebrates 8 years of marriage
Nigerian singer and actor, Lanre Fasasi a.k.a Sound Sultan is celebrating his 8 years marriage anniversary today. The versatile entertainer married to Farida took to his Instagram page to share the good news. “8 Lovely years with you AND IT’S just like 8 days .Time flies in bliss. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ABOO .LOVE YOU EFFORTLESSLY.…
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I can still do a ‘Pon Pon’ song with meaning- Sound Sultan
Nigerian music icon,Sound Sultan who has spent more than a decade in the Nigerian music industry says at this stage of his career, he can make music with the trending upbeat,’Pon Pon’ sound and still make meaning. The ‘Jagbajantis’ singer notes that artistes won’t make that kind of music If there is no demand…
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Special Report:20 years after, Nigerian artistes yet to fill Fela’s vacuum
“With my music I create change, I am using my music as a weapon”- Fela Kuti As the world celebrates Fela Kuti’s 20 years memorial anniversary, recalling his indelible contributions to world music, It is sad that his shoes are yet to be filled. According to Remi Adekoya:”Fela’s lyrics were scathing denunciations of Nigeria’s…
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Okey Bakassi, Sound Sultan, others reveal how Nigerian entertainers use drugs
Actors, musicians, and celebrities within the entertainment industry are pop culture icons. Yet, these people have many of the same desires as average individuals. More importantly, entertainers are not impervious to the effects of alcohol and drugs. Entertainers have high-stress jobs and may turn to drugs as a coping mechanism for the day to day…
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‘There are no record labels In Nigeria’- Sound Sultan laments
Sound Sultan laments over dearth of record labels When you think of a musician who has remained consistent over the years, look in the direction of Sound Sultan. The singer has stated that most record labels do not understand the music industry. He added that a lot still needs to be done in terms…
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Yaw returns with ninth edition of ‘Yaw Live On Stage’
Comedian and OAP, Steve Onu popularly known as Yaw has promised Nigerians a night of unending laughter at his upcoming show titled ‘APERE’. The show is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Lovers of stage play look forward to Yaw Live on Stage drama presentation…
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‘I cannot be a politician’- Sound Sultan declares
Popular Nigerian singer and actor , Sound Sultan has stated that he can never go into politics despite the fact that his music takes a look at political issues. The Jagbanjantis singer told NAN that he desires to help youths facilitate their goals through the tool of his music. “I want to help the youth…
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“When you are trying to move with time, do it with sense”- Sound Sultan
Lanre Fasasi ak.a Sound Sultan has stated reasons why artistes become irrelevant and go extinct. Speaking with HIP TV in an interview, he noted that when artistes are trying to copy trends, they need to do it with sense. Hear him: “A lot of artistes go extinct when they tried to move with trend ,…
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Sound Sultan, others pray for quick recovery for Julius Agwu
Ace comedian, Julius Agwu has been battling with his health for a while now. After his craniotomy there seem to have been a relapse. His colleagues like Sound Sultan, Lepacious Bose and former P.A Ubi Franklin have taken to their social media handles to pray for his speedy recovery. According to Sound Sultan:” Still put…