Veteran Highlife Musician Fatai Rolling Dollar Passes On

Unconfirmed reports reaching me, say that veteran highlife musician Pa. Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju a.k.a "Fatai Rolling Dollar", is dead.



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.

Pa. Fatai died in the early hours of this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness.


May his soul rest in peace.