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| Patron Of Naija Modern Comedy; Baba Sala celebrates 80th Birthday! by farem(op): 7:26pm On May 18, 2015*. Modified: 8:16pm On May 18, 2015 |
Moses Olaiya (born 1936),[1] better known by his stage name "Baba Sala", is a Nigerian comedian, dramatist and actor. A Yoruba from Ijesha (ILESHA). Baba Sala, regarded as the father of modern Nigerian comedy, alongside other dramatists like Hubert Ogunde, Kola Ogunmola,Oyin Adejobi and Duro Ladipo popularized theater and television acting in Nigeria. He is a prolific filmmaker. Significantly, Baba Sala started his career in show business as a Highlife musician, fronting in 1964 a group known as the Federal Rhythm Dandies... where he tutored and guided the jùjú music maestro King Sunny Adé who was his lead guitar player. Filmography • Orun Mooru (1982) • Aare Agbaye (1983) • Mosebolatan (1985) • Agba Man (1992, Home Video) • Return Match (1993, Home Video) • Tokunbo (1985, TV)
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| Re: Patron Of Naija Modern Comedy; Baba Sala celebrates 80th Birthday! by ionsman: 7:48pm On May 18, 2015 |
Looking good. .Baba sala with his epic tie....  1 Like |
| Re: Patron Of Naija Modern Comedy; Baba Sala celebrates 80th Birthday! by Nobody: 8:11pm On May 18, 2015 |
Iga odun, odun kan ni 1 Like |
| Re: Patron Of Naija Modern Comedy; Baba Sala celebrates 80th Birthday! by farem(op): 8:11pm On May 18, 2015 |
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