Praizemedia is remembering Nigerian comedian, dramatist and actor. Moses Olaiya better known by his stage name “Baba Sala”, on his birthday today (18 May 1936 – 7 October 2018), praizemedia report.
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.
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He was 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.
May his soul continue to rest in peace.