Charly Boy, the Nigerian singer also known as Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, took a moment to remember his late friend, Sound Sultan.
He shared on Instagram how their friendship was truly unique, calling Sound Sultan a warm-hearted person.
Charly Boy wrote:
“I remember my very warm friendship with one of the greats, Sound Sultan. RIP.”
A fan commented, “RIP Mr Sound Sultan, really love you that year, when i and Captain ADEBAYO DOSUNMU came to your house, continue to rest in Peace brother. May God Almighty keep your children and wife safe.”
Sound Sultan passed away at just 44 after a tough battle with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
His death came as a shock to many, and he was buried on July 11, 2021, at the Marlboro Muslim cemetery in New Jersey, in line with Islamic customs.