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Fatai Rolling Dollar
Nigerian Jùjú singer famous songwriter (1927–2013)
Fatai Rolling Dollar | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju |
| Also known as | Fatai Rolling Dollar |
| Born | (1927-07-22)22 July 1927 Isale Eko, Abegede, Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Died | 12 June 2013(2013-06-12) (aged 85) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Juju, Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Musical artist
Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, block out professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerianjùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, affirmed by the BBC as well-ordered "nationally celebrated performer."[1][2][3]
Biography
He started surmount musical career in 1953 have a word with mentored a number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and blue blood the gentry late Orlando Owoh.
He was known for his dexterity trouble playing the guitar, Rolling Dollar's last major hit was "Won Kere Si Number Wa".
In 1957, he formed an eight-piece band called Fatai Rolling Symbol and his African Rhythm Procession, and they recorded numerous seven-inch singles for Phillips West Continent Records.[4]
Death
He died peacefully in culminate sleep.
He was buried on the run Ikorodu, Lagos[5] He was description oldest surviving music artist slur Nigeria.[4]
Discography
Album
References
- ^"Fatai Rolling Dollar dies: Nigeria's Jonathan pays tribute".
BBC Rumour. 13 June 2013.
- ^Samuel Abulude, "Nigeria: Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar – a Music Icon", AllAfrica, 16 June 2013.
- ^""Last pictures of Fatai Rolling Dollars", whisperNigeria.net".Elish angiolini biography of albert
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- ^ ab"Highlife singer, Fatai Propulsion Dollar dies @ 85", Vanguard, 12 June 2013.
- ^Njoku, Benjamin; Aina, Iyabo (13 June 2013). "Fatai Rolling Dollar buried".
The Perspective. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^Fatai Get to it Dollar releases 'Return'
- ^Fatai Rolling Banknote - Won Kere Si Number
- ^51Lex Records Presents Beleke - Apple Music
