Farida Fasasi, the wife of the late Nigerian musician Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has shared a heartfelt message in remembrance of her husband.
Sound Sultan passed away in July 2021 after a battle with throat cancer in the United States of America.
To honor his memory on the second anniversary of his passing, Farida Fasasi took to social media, specifically Instagram, to express her feelings. In her post, she chose to celebrate Sound Sultan and honor his legacy. She fondly referred to him as “Omo Iseyin,” highlighting his deep love for his culture. Farida described him as her tall, dark-skinned Iseyin man.
She also revealed that Sound Sultan used to affectionately call her “Aboo.” Their three beautiful children still miss him greatly and remember everything about him. Farida found it heartwarming how their children talk about him as if he were still present. She expressed gratitude for the support from Sound Sultan’s siblings, who have been trying their best to fill the void caused by his absence and miss him dearly.
Farida’s message conveyed her love, respect, and enduring connection with Sound Sultan, as well as the impact he continues to have on their lives.