| Fatai Rolling Dollar | |
| Birth Name: | Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju |
| Alias: | Fatai Rolling Dollar |
| Birth Date: | 1927 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Isale Eko, Abegede, Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Death Place: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Instrument: | Guitar, vocals |
| Genre: | Juju, Highlife |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Associated Acts: | Ebenezer Obey |
Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, known professionally as Fatai Rolling Dollar (22 July 1927 – 12 June 2013), was a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, described by the BBC as a "nationally celebrated performer."[1] [2] [3]
He started his musical career in 1953 and mentored a number of musicians including Ebenezer Obey and the late Orlando Owoh. He was known for his dexterity at playing the guitar, Rolling Dollar's last major hit was "Won Kere Si Number Wa".
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.[4]
He died peacefully in his sleep. He was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos[5] He was the oldest surviving music artist in Nigeria.
| 2002 | Returns[6] | Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. | |
| 2004 | Won Kere Si Number[7] | Jazz Hole (Nig) Ltd. | |
| 2010 | Beleke[8] | 51 Lex Records |