Oyo state government on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of late multi-talented singer, Lanre Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan who died at the age of 44.
The state government delegation led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige visited the Ile Suta, Idi Ose, in Iseyin local government area of the state.
Also in the delegation was the Lawmaker Representing Iseyin, Itesiwaju state constituency, Honourable Dele Adeola Bamidele; Special Assistant to the Governor on OYSIEC, Hon Tallest Innocent; Vice Chairman of Iseyin local government, Hon Fasasi Raheem Ajibola who represented the Chairman who was on an official assignment in Abuja; Member Oyo state Tourism Board, Hon Serah Shobowale; Erelu Asa, a tourism and travels consultant, Funmi Rotiba and others.
While speaking, Hon Ige said death is a must for everyone adding that everything has time which will come to an end one day. He said that the late singer was a good ambassador of the state and the country.
He added that the state government had earlier sent delegation which included Hon. Femi Josiah, Special Assistant on Community Relations II and Special Assistant on Youth, Hon Kazeem Bolarinwa for the special prayer organized by the family for him in Lagos state adding that the state government has not been far away from the family with the help of one the late singer brother.
He hinted that plans are on the way to immortalize the late singer. He said announcement will be made once the plan has been finalized.
“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 Al janat firdaous.”
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.
He said death is a call we will all answer one day praying that God grant the late singer eternal rest. Other members of the family present included Mrs Musliat Fasasi, Mrs Muyibi Arotubi