Rapper Vector’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Sound Sultan Amid Ramadan Ignites Controversy
- Vector Tha Viper has shared how the ongoing Ramadan brought back memories of the late Sound Sultan
- The rapper who shared an old chat he had with the late singer also penned a heartfelt tribute to him
- Vector's comment about Sound Sultan's faith as a Muslim, however, didn't go well with many who gave it their interpretations
- In a chat Legit.ng, an Islamic scholar speaks about Muslims who only remember Islam during Ramadan
Nigerian rapper and singer Vector Tha Viper, whose real name is Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, on Monday, March 9, 2026, penned a heartwarming tribute to late musician Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Fasasi, aka Naija Ninja) amid the ongoing Ramadan.
Vector, who noted in a tweet via his official X handle that the late Sound Sultan's subtle Muslim identity only highlighted during Ramadan, described the singer as one who peacefully integrated into diverse circles.
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The rapper also shared an old chat between him and the late singer.
"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.
Recall that on May 12, 2021, it was reported that Sound Sultan was in the USA receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
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Sadly, he died on July 11, 2021, at the age of 44, as a result of complications from the illness after battling it for months.
Vector's tribute to Sound Sultan is below:
Reactions trail Vector's tribute to Sound Sultan
Reacting, some netizens criticised Vector's comment about the late singer's religious visibility, saying he remained a Muslim both during and after Ramadan.
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions, read the comments below:
xxiel_tweets sai:
"He was one Muslim you never remember was Muslim until it’s Ramadan" is not a flex that you think it is though… May his soul continue to be at peace."
@_mantee__ said:
"This is not the compliment you intended, bros. I mean it is okay if he is cool with every other person around him that is not a muslim as expected of every muslim. However, a muslim must be well recognized as a muslim for his/her steadfastness at observing solah, manners..."
jackmanfanrech said:
"Rest in peace San But Vec you suppose rephrase that first line, cause how many Muslims don take your peace."
DorianofBH reacted:
"What do you mean he was one Muslim you never remembered was a Muslim until Ramadan? He was a Muslim through and through."
BunduForAfrika1 said:
"Once again, you are responsible for your statement, you are not responsible for people's interpretation of it. How is VEC statement not clear enough for these guys trying to twist into something else."
Islam is not meant to be practiced only during Ramadan
According to a Islamic scholar, Ismaeel Ibn Hamzah,
"Ramaḍān is a blessed month in which many Muslims increase in acts of worship such as fasting, prayer, charity, and recitation of the Qur’an. This is a good and praiseworthy effort, because Ramaḍān is a time when rewards are multiplied and hearts return to Allah. However, Islam is not meant to be practiced only during Ramaḍān. A Muslim is required to worship Allah and remain obedient to Him throughout the entire year.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Worship your Lord until certainty (death) comes to you.” (Qur’an 15:99) This verse shows that worship and obedience to Allah should continue throughout one’s life, not only in a specific month. Therefore, while it is good that some people return to prayer and good deeds during Ramaḍān, it is important that they maintain these acts even after the month ends.
The scholars often say that the Lord of Ramaḍān is also the Lord of the other months. A true sign that one’s worship in Ramaḍān was accepted is that the person continues to perform righteous deeds after the month has passed.
Thus, Muslims should use Ramaḍān as a training period to strengthen their faith and develop habits of worship that continue throughout the rest of the year."
D'Tigers pay tribute to late Sound Sultan
Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, during preparations for the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship, were captured in white shirts adorned with a drawing of the late music icon, Sound Sultan, as a heartfelt tribute.
Having Sound Sultan on their shirts sparked reactions from fans, as he was a passionate basketball enthusiast during his lifetime.
The Mathematics "Jagbajantis" crooner, who passed away in July 2021, was the founder of the Lagos City Stars basketball club, per All Africa.
Source: Legit.ng
