Nigerian rapper Vector has stirred conversations online with a heartfelt tribute to the late musician Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Fasasi, aka Naija Ninja), highlighting the singer’s quiet Muslim faith during Ramadan.
In a tweet on his official X handle on Monday, March 9, 2026, Vector shared an old chat with the late Sound Sultan, noting how his Muslim identity often went unnoticed outside of Ramadan. “He was one Muslim you never remember was Muslim until it’s Ramadan… he blended in peacefully with everyone he came across. The season of Ramadan brought him to memory… May all our prayers for good be met with answers for good,” Vector wrote.
The tribute has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some fans questioning the rapper’s comment about Sound Sultan’s religious visibility. Critics argued that the late singer remained a devoted Muslim throughout the year, not just during Ramadan.
Sound Sultan, a celebrated musician and philanthropist, was diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and received chemotherapy in the United States in 2021. He passed away on July 11, 2021, at the age of 44, after a prolonged battle with the illness.
In a separate homage, the Nigerian men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, paid tribute to the late music icon ahead of the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship. Team members were seen wearing white shirts featuring Sound Sultan’s image, honoring his lifelong passion for basketball. The musician, also known as the Mathematics “Jagbajantis” crooner, founded the Lagos City Stars basketball club during his lifetime.
Vector’s reflective tribute and the D’Tigers’ homage underscore the enduring impact of Sound Sultan’s legacy in both music and community initiatives.
