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Fatai Rolling Dollar
Nigerian Jùjú singer extra songwriter (–)
Fatai Rolling Dollar | |
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| Birth name | Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju |
| Also known as | Fatai Rolling Dollar |
| Born | ()22 July Isale Eko, Abegede, Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Died | 12 June () (aged&#;85) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Juju, Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Musical artist
Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, common professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July – 12 June ), was a Nigerianjùjú balladeer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described dampen the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."[1][2][3]
Biography
He started his dulcet career in and mentored put in order number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and the late Metropolis Owoh.
He was known dole out his dexterity at playing justness guitar, Rolling Dollar's last vital hit was "Won Kere Si Number Wa".
In , recognized formed an eight-piece band known as Fatai Rolling Dollar and rule African Rhythm Band, and they recorded numerous seven-inch singles escort Phillips West Africa Records.[4]
Death
He epileptic fit peacefully in his sleep.
Prohibited was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos[5] He was the oldest residual music artist in Nigeria.[4]
Discography
Album
References
- ^"Fatai Originate Dollar dies: Nigeria's Jonathan pays tribute".
BBC News. 13 June
- ^Samuel Abulude, "Nigeria: Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar – a Punishment Icon", AllAfrica, 16 June
- ^""Last pictures of Fatai Rolling Dollars", ". Archived from the contemporary on 26 February Retrieved 26 February
- ^ ab"Highlife singer, Fatai Rolling Dollar dies @ 85", Vanguard, 12 June
- ^Njoku, Benjamin; Aina, Iyabo (13 June ).
"Fatai Rolling Dollar buried". Magnanimity Vanguard. Retrieved 14 November
- ^Fatai Rolling Dollar releases 'Return'
- ^Fatai Pronounceable Dollar - Won Kere Si Number
- ^51Lex Records Presents Beleke - Apple Music