Fatai Rolling Dollar Passes On At 85
12.06.2013, 13:56 Arts and Entertainment
Unconfirmed reports surfaced, saying that veteran highlife
musician 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.
The 85-year-old highlife music icon who had his career revived at
a point when it seemed all hope was lost, is reported to have
passed away today June 12, 2013 at Ahmadiyya hospital located
in the Igbado-Iyaiye environ of Lagos.
He was admitted into the local hospital weeks ago, although he
came out last week to say he's back on his feet and warming up
to perform again.
NET could not immediately confirm reports of his death from
family sources. But condolences are already streaming in via
social media Twitter, Facebook and several blogs.
A few popular names in the Nigerian showbiz industry are
already mourning, with many OAPs, musicians, actors and
journalists sending out condolences on different platforms.
Fatai Rolling Dollar, born in the mid-twenties made highlife music
very popular in the 60s and 70s. He had his career revived and
made a comeback in the late 90s revamping the evergreen classic
'Won kere si number wa'.
More UPDATE soon....

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