Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mourned star musician, Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan.
The artiste who died of throat cancer on Sarturday hailed from Iseyin, Oyo State, although he grew into stardom in Lagos.
According to Makinde, the state has lost a great artiste with a good character.
Makinde noted in a statement on Sunday:
“The news of the death of popular singer and producer, Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, unsettled me greatly.
“From afar, Sound Sultan cuts the figure of a well-bred young man, who achieved stardom by dint of hard work and managed to remain relevant without falling to the entrapments of fame and youthful exuberance.
“In him, Oyo State lost a truly great but humble artiste and ambassador. We lost an individual who tried his best to positively impact his society through entertainment.
“I commiserate with the family of Sound Sultan, the good people of Iseyinland, all residents of Oyo State and players in the entertainment industry.
“I pray to God to grant everyone related to him the fortitude to bear the los
