Just heard now that one of the Godfather's of Juju music, Pa Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju aka Rolling Dollar is reportedly dead. The octogenarian who was said to have been in coma after a protracted illness, was said to have debunked the coma claim.
Now the news in town is that, the old artiste who trained Ebenezer Obey in his heydays has passed on.
Born 22nd July 1926, Rolling Dollar was known for his verve and dexterity on the guitar. His zest for life and energy, even in old age, was also a marvel to all who beheld him perform.
He got a new lease of life after years in the doldrums, through Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who revived his career and fortunes, after the Liaison de France was brought back into public consciousness. Fatai, who was one of the highlife singers who made in the 60-early 70s, had a lull in his fortunes before providence smiled on him. Papa Fatai is dead.
Details of his demise will follow shortly.


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