Rolling dollar biography
Rolling dollar biography
Sunny ade in the 70s!
Fatai Rolling Dollar
Nigerian Jùjú singer and songwriter (–)
Fatai Rolling Dollar | |
|---|---|
| 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, known professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July – 12 June ), was a Nigerianjùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described by the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."[1][2][3]
Biography
He started his musical career in 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 , he formed an eight-piece band called Fatai Rolling Dollar and his