Entertainment
Governor Sanwo-Olu Mourns Sound Sultan
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday condoled with the Fasasi family and the Nigerian entertainment industry on the death of Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan.
Sound Sultan, a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter died on Sunday at age 44 and was buried in the U.S. in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, expressed shock over the death of the singer.
He said Fasasi’s demise was painful and a great loss to the deceased family, the Nigerian music industry, and the country as a whole.
The governor urged the deceased family, friends, associates, fans, and entertainment practitioners to take the death of Sound Sultan as an act of God.
”Sound Sultan’s death is painful. He was a bundle of talent who used his God-given gift to advance the course of mankind. His music, artistry, and interest in sports were all donated at every point for the development of humanity.
”No doubt, the death of a loved one is usually painful because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God, especially if the deceased had lived a good and fulfilled life, just like the late Olanrewaju Fasasi.
”He was a celebrated singer, comedian, rapper, songwriter, and actor during his lifetime,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said that Sound Sultan would be missed by his family, friends, fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry, as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
He said the musician was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance, and societal ills in Nigeria.
The governor said his death had left a vacuum that would take some time to be filled.
”I sympathize with Sound Sultan’s widow, children, siblings, family, fans, and colleagues.
”I pray that God will grant the late Olanrewaju Fasasi eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.
The Board of Directors of Silverbird Group has appointed Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of Silverbird Group, succeeding Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who previously served as Chairman of the organisation.
The appointment marks a new phase of strategic leadership, governance strengthening, and long-term institutional growth for the organisation.
Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce is an experienced board director, governance leader, and strategic business executive with over four decades of leadership experience spanning media, entertainment, real estate, hospitality, retail, infrastructure, and FMCG sectors across Africa and the United Kingdom.
As former President of Silverbird Group from 1995 to 2015, Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce led the expansion of the organisation into one of West Africa’s most recognised media and entertainment brands, overseeing growth across radio, television, cinemas, retail, and property development.
During his tenure, he negotiated major international partnerships with organisations including Viacom, MTV Base Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the English Premier League.
He also played a major role in pioneering Cineplex culture in Nigeria and West Africa, while leading the development of Silverbird Galleria projects and cinema expansions across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Ghana, and Kenya.
Mr. Roy Murray-Bruce currently serves on the boards of several companies including Silverbird Group, Silverbird Entertainment Ghana, Silverbird West Africa, Domino Group of Companies, and SAMUELSON Consulting Group, where he provides strategic guidance and governance oversight.
Silverbird Group expresses confidence that Roy Murray-Bruce’s leadership, governance expertise, and strategic insight will further strengthen the organisation’s vision, innovation, and long-term growth across its various business units.
Silverbird Group looks forward to this exciting new chapter under his leadership as the organisation continues its commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry leadership across Africa.
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