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Baba L’Egbaa

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Bio

Yusuf Olatunji, better known by his stage name Baba Legba, was a Nigerian recording artist, credited with popularizing the Sakara musical genre. With the release of his first record in 1937, Olatunji began his musical career. He was well-liked by the wealthy and powerful in the southwest region of Nigeria, and he frequently sang praise songs for various elite social groups. Olatunji produced a number of CDs over his career and wrote numerous songs in the Sakara style.

Discography

Albums¹

Yusufu Olatunji VolumesNaN • AlbumTracks: 69

Singles¹

E F'omo Fun Alapata1920 • SingleTracks: 1

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