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Babatunde Olatunji

Babatunde Olatunji

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About Babatunde Olatunji

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.

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Kiyakiya (Why Do You Run Away?)

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Masai

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Oyin Momo Ado (Sweet As Honey)

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Akiwowo (a capella)

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Odun de! Odun de! (Happy New Year!)

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Ajaja

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Loyin Loyin

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Stepping (Isise)

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Kori

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Wake me when Im free

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Orere

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Akiwowo (Chant Of The Trainman)

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Oba Igbo

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Sango

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Jin Go Lo Ba (Drums of Passion)

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Oya

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Gin-Go-Lo-Ba

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Kiyakiya

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Love Drum Talk

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Shango

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