Fatai Rolling Dollar
Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, known professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described by the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."
Also recorded as Prince Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju
Fatai Rolling Dollar
- Name
- Fatai Rolling Dollar
- Birth Name
- Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju
- Born
- 22 July 1927
- Birthplace
- Isale Eko, Abegede, Lagos, British Nigeria
- Died
- 12 June 2013
- Place of death
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Languages
- English · Yoruba · Nigerian Pidgin
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Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, known professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described by the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."
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Fatai Rolling Dollar (1927–2013) was a musician, of Nigerian nationality. The musician was born in Ede and died in Lagos. Languages used include English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba.
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• Name — Fatai Rolling Dollar • Birth Name — Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju • Alias — Fatai Rolling Dollar • Born — 22 July 1927 • Birthplace — Isale Eko, Abegede, Lagos, British Nigeria • Died — 12 June 2013 • Place of death — Lagos, Nigeria • Instrument — Guitar, vocals • Genre — Juju, Highlife • Occupation — Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
Biography
Biography
He started his musical career in 1953 and mentored a number of musicians, including Ebenezer Obey and the late Orlando Owoh. He was known for his dexterity at 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 Dollar and his African Rhythm Band, and they recorded numerous seven-inch singles for Phillips West Africa Records.
Death
Death
He died peacefully in his sleep. He was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos He was the oldest surviving music artist in Nigeria.
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Album
• Year — Album title — Label • 2002 — Returns — Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. • 2004 — Won Kere Si Number — Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. • 2010 — Beleke — 51 Lex Records
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- 1.BBC News. Fatai Rolling Dollar dies: Nigeria's Jonathan pays tribute. 13 June 2013.
- 2.Samuel Abulude, "Nigeria: Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar – a Music Icon", AllAfrica, 16 June 2013.
- 3."Last pictures of Fatai Rolling Dollars", whisperNigeria.net.
- 4."Highlife singer, Fatai Rolling Dollar dies @ 85", Vanguard, 12 June 2013.
- 5.Njoku, Benjamin. Fatai Rolling Dollar buried. Vanguard. 13 June 2013.
- 6.Fatai Rolling Dollar releases 'Return'
- 7.Fatai Rolling Dollar - Won Kere Si Number
- 8.51Lex Records Presents Beleke - Apple Music
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