Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Rolling Dollar dies at 85

Rolling Dollar

News of the death of the legendary singer, Fatai Rolling Dollar, came as a shock to his friends, family members and fans in the early hours of June 12, 2013. He died at Marritol Hospital, Surulere, Lagos, at the age of 85.
Born, Pa Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju, Fatai Rolling Dollar, he was relevant in the art scene even at old age.
He began his musical career in 1953, many professional musicians including Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and Late Dr. Orlando Owoh, amongst others went through his tutelage. He is one of the pioneers of Juju music genre in Nigeria
Born on the 22nd July 1926 to the family of late Chief Olagunju in Ede, Osun State, Won Kere Si Number Wa is one of his popular songs that a lot of people know him with. May his soul rest in peace.

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