Babatunde Olatunji

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Born
7 April 1927
Born In
Ajido, Lagos, Nigeria
Died
6 April 2003 (aged 75)
Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. Olatunji was born in the village of Ajido, a small town near Badagry, Lagos State, in southwestern Nigeria. A member of the Yoruba people, Olatunji was introduced to traditional African music at an early age. He read in Reader's Digest magazine about the Rotary International Foundation's scholarship program, and applied for it. He came to the United States of America in 1950. Olatunji won a following among jazz musicians, notably creating a strong rela… read more
Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. Olatunji was born in the village of Ajido, a small town near Badagry, Lagos State, in southwestern Nigeria. A member of the Yoruba people, Olatunji was introduced to trad… read more
Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. Olatunji was born in the village of Ajido, a small town near Badagry, Lagos State, in southwestern Nigeria. A member of the Yoruba people, Olatunji was introduced to traditional African music at an early age. He read in Reader's Digest m… read more

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1 Play track Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah) Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah)
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2 Play track Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya) Kiyakiya (Key-Ya-Key-Ya)
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3 Gin-Go-Lo-Ba Akiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh)
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4 Oya (Aw-Yah) Oya (Aw-Yah)
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5 Odun De! Odun De! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!) Odun De! Odun De! (Aw Dun Day! Aw Dun Day!)
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6 Baba Jinde (Baba-Gee-Un-Day) Baba Jinde (Baba-Gee-Un-Day)
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7 Shango (Chan-go) Shango (Chan-go)
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8 Oyin Momo Ado (Oh-Yin-Maw-Maw-Ah-Dough) Oyin Momo Ado (Oh-Yin-Maw-Maw-Ah-Dough)
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