Career
He started his musical career in 1953 and had mentored a number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and the late Orlando Owoh. 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. He died peacefully in his sleep.
He was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos He was the oldest surviving music artist in Nigeria.
