Following the death of popular, Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Abdul- Ganiu Fasasi better known as Sound Sultan, Nigerians have taken to social media to mourn the singer.

Naija News recalls that Sound Sultan died in the early hours of today, Sunday, July 11 at the age of 44 following his battle with Angioimmunoblastic T- Cell Lymphoma.

Nigerians however, have taken to various social media mediums to pen their tribute t the award-winning singer.

@crazeclown Wrote; Jesus, nooooo this is way too painful, Rest in Peace Legend God give the family the strength to bear this terrible loss

@nuella_njubigbowrote; ‘Rest In Peace Legend’

@mrmacaroni1 wrote;’This is so painful. Rest In Peace Legend!! May God grant his family, friends and fans worldwide the fortitude to bear this tragic loss.’

@_kingara wrote; ‘After Dagrins death, I don’t think I’ve ever been this struck by the death of another celebrity F*******k!!’

@dezebohon wrote; ‘Massive part of our Childhood! This is devastatingly sad! Rest In Peace legend!’

@kennedyexcel wrote; ‘Chai Omg the good die young, May his soul rest in peace Sound Sultan .’.

@prolific_counsellor wrote; ‘He lived a good life musically & impacted both the industry & young ones. Live on Sound Sultan. Mr Jagbajantis.. Your motherland is now heaven! Sleep on.’

@aauachills wrote;‘Enjoy the moment ! Nothing is guaranteed’

@billy_pixels wrote; ‘No matter w. you go no forget AREA o! Rest in Power Sound Sultan!’

@Prettyglen wrote; ‘Another 44 gone down again’