Oyo state government has hinted that it would immortalize the late talented singer,
Lanre Fasasi,popularly known as Sound Sultan, who died at the age of 44.
The Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Culture and Tourism, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige,disclosed this when he led the delegation of the state government on a condolence visit to family of the deceased musician in Ile Suta, Idi Ose, in Iseyin local government area of the state.
He said:“We are here on behalf of the Oyo state government and the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde to condole with you over the demise of your son, Lanre Fasasi also known as Sound Sultan. He was a good ambassador of the state because with his music and lifestyle, he portrayed Oyo state well, and of course, Nigeria in general.
“This is not our first time of contact with the family; we have been in touch since the demise of our son. We sent delegation which included Hon. Femi Josiah, Special Assistant on Community Relations II and Special Assistant on Youth, Hon Kazeem Bolarinwa to Lagos state where a special prayer was organized by the family. The state government has been in touch with the family through his immediate elder brother, Baba Dee.
“There are plans to immortalize our son. Names like his own and others should always be on our lips and in our memory. So we are working on something, once the plans have been completed, we will make the announcement. So, once again we condole with you and pray Allah grant him Aljanat fridaous.”
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Ibrahim Kojuomole thanked the state government and the Executive Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the condolence visit. He said though he is an elder brother to the late singer but with death, the late singer is now a brother to everyone.
