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Babatunde Olatunji
Nigerian drummer and educator (–)
Babatunde Olatunji | |
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| Birth name | Michael Babatunde Olatunji |
| Born | ()April 7, Ajido, Lagos State, British Nigeria |
| Died | April 6, () (aged&#;75) Salinas, California |
| Genres | Yoruba music, Apala |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, djembe |
| Years active | – |
| Labels | Columbia, CBS, Narada, Virgin, EMI, Chesky |
| Website | |
Musical artist
Michael Babatunde Olatunji (April 7, &#;– April 6, ) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and recording artist.[1]
Early life
Olatunji was born in the village of Ajido, near Badagry, Lagos State, in southwestern Nigeria.
Babatunde biography
A member of the Ogu (Egun) people, Olatunji was introduced to traditional African music at an early age. His name, Bàbátúndé, means 'father has returned', because he was born two months after his father, Zannu, died, and Olatunji was considered to be a reincarnation of him.
His father was a local fisherman who was about to rise