On Monday, veteran comic act, Moses Olaiya popularly known as
"Baba Sala" clocked 80.
A native of Ilesha, he was born, May 18,1935. Baba Sala who is regarded as father of modern
Nigerian comedy popularized theater and television theatre in Nigeria. He
started with other dramatists like Hubert Ogupinde, Kola Ogunmola,Oyin Adejobi
and Duro Ladipo
A prolific filmmaker, Baba
Sala began his entertainment career in show business as a Highlife musicial group
known as the Federal Rhythm Dandies in 1964.He tutored and guided the jùjú
music maestro King Sunny Adé who was his lead guitar player.
He has to his credit fils like: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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