Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olarenwaju Fasasi, aka ‘Sound Sultan’ recently commented on the radical changes in the Nigerian music scene, whilst commenting on the quality and focus of music being put out today.
Speaking on the content and reach of his music, the singer expressed concerns over the type of music being produced and stated that he has sacrificed so much in his career because he didn’t want to contradict his message.
“You think say I no want money from politician? Dem dey offer me now! They’ve offered me millions to change my message but I cannot eat my own words. It’s not about temptation, it’s not about even me; the most important thing is the people themselves.”
Sound Sultan told Showtime that the entertainment industry was the fastest way to advocate national unity and preach peace and transformation.
“But instead of that, we are promoting things that are alien to our cultural setting. Make we dey do the right thing o!”
The singer said that these days, artistes were scared about commenting on social values in their music because they don’t want to lose their source of income and as a result, they allow a lot of things to go unmentioned. He also commented on Charly Boy’s recent outburst in which he attacked Tuface for terminating the planned “Our mumu don do” protest which eventually ended in violence, defending the Tuface’s decision.
“Tuface meant well when he called Nigerians for a peaceful protest, but the same people he was trying to fight for took it against him, that’s the Nigeria we’re in. it’s not even about Charly Boy! Who were the people who stoned Charly Boy, were they Togolese? They were Nigerians! My brother, make we give ourselves brain.”
