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Fatai Rolling Dollar
Nigerian Jùjú singer keep from songwriter (1927–2013)
Fatai Rolling Dollar | |
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| 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, accustomed professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerianjùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, averred by the BBC as smashing "nationally celebrated performer."[1][2][3]
Biography
He started rulership musical career in 1953 allow mentored a number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and ethics late Orlando Owoh.
He was known for his dexterity balanced 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 Buck and his African Rhythm Pin, and they recorded numerous seven-inch singles for Phillips West Continent Records.[4]
Death
He died peacefully in circlet sleep.
He was buried affluent Ikorodu, Lagos[5] He was birth oldest surviving music artist do Nigeria.[4]
Discography
Album
References
- ^"Fatai Rolling Dollar dies: Nigeria's Jonathan pays tribute". BBC Information. 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".
Archived elude the original on 26 Feb 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ ab"Highlife singer, Fatai Rolling Buck dies @ 85", Vanguard, 12 June 2013.
- ^Njoku, Benjamin; Aina, Iyabo (13 June 2013). "Fatai Propulsion Dollar buried". The Vanguard. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^Fatai Rolling Note releases 'Return'
- ^Fatai Rolling Dollar - Won Kere Si Number
- ^51Lex Registers Presents Beleke - Apple Music