Babtunde OlatunjiNigeria |1927| EnglishMichael Babatunde Olatunji, was a renowned Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.
He gained fame after performing with the 66-piece Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, which led to him being signed by the Columbia Records in 1957.
Two years later, he released his first of six records on the Columbia label, titled "Drums of Passion", which became a massive hit and introduced many Americans to world music.
Olatunji released several hit songs and collaborated with many prominent musician.