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| Sound Sultan |
Popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Sound Sultan, says
his music is devoid of vulgar words because he regards music as a powerful tool
that could influence society.
Sultan, born Olanrewaju Fasasi, the crooner of popular
“Jagbajantis”, said on Tuesday in Lagos that he preferred to use his music to
educate and inform the youth.
“I want to help the youth facilitate their goals with my
music, I want them to draw inspiration from me for them to achieve their dreams
and not mislead them with my songs.
“I want to bring my wealth of experience to youths by
reaching out to them.
“Music is a powerful tool and we need to use the tool to
educate and not destroy and if we use it wrongly, it becomes a weapon, so why
not use it wisely.
“Musicians should impact the lives of their listeners and
not get their mood corrupted. So, we have to be careful about what we dish
out,’’ the musician said.
Sultan, who was made a United Nation (UN) Ambassador for
Peace in 2012, said that his music was to pass a message and that he was
satisfied with it.
“My music is passing a message not just the social aspect of
it, it is meant to talk about politics, society and sometimes self-confidence.
“Music is powerful in transforming the society and though I
talk a lot about politics, I can’t be a politician.
“My newly released album which is `Out of the Box’ will take
me to schools to sensitise students about thinking outside the box and teaching
them life choices.
“Out of the Box is my seventh album and I will use it to
advise against wrong choices,’’ he said.
Sultan released his first album “Jagbajantis’’ in 2000. The
song brought him fame and is regarded as one of the classic songs in Nigeria.
He released the video of “Out of the Box’’ on April 30.
Sultan, a devoted Muslim is married to Chichi Morah and they
are blessed with two children.
He was made a UN Ambassador for Peace in 2012 for his
exemplary lifestyle and career.
(NAN)
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