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Moses Olaiya Listen ⓘ (18 May 1936 – 7 October 2018), better known by his stage name "Baba Sala", was a Nigerian comedian, dramatist, and actor. A Yoruba from Ijesha , Baba Sala, regarded as the father of modern Nigerian comedy, [2] alongside other dramatists like Hubert Ogunde , Kola Ogunmola , Oyin Adejobi and Duro Ladipo popularized ...
Aug 12, 2016 · He is better known by his stage name “Baba Sala”, and is a Nigerian comedian, dramatist and actor.He is 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. He is a prolific filmmaker.
Sep 28, 2023 · Mosebolatan follows the story of two men, the eponymous Mosebolatan (Kareem Adepoju) and Baba Sala (Moses Olaiya), whose lives overlap. As portrayed, both men are noticeably affluential and clearly distinguished as thriving businessmen.
Feb 7, 2024 · Initially working as a health inspector for the Lagos City Council, Moses Olaiya formed the musical group Federal Rhythm Dandies in 1964. This ensemble played a crucial role in shaping the career of the renowned juju music maestro, King Sunny Adé, who served as the lead guitar player.
Jan 16, 2021 · With the design help of Basol International Designs of Idi-Oro, Mushin, in Lagos, Olaiya and His Alawada Group finally put his play on wax and released this in 1973. In 1976, they’d released 12...
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Mar 17, 2022 · Moses Olaiya (18 May 1936 – 7 October 2018), better known by his stage name "Baba Sala", was a Nigerian comedian, dramatist and actor.
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Oct 28, 2018 · Born on May 18, 1938, Moses Olaiya who died on October 7, 2018 at age 81, hailed from Ijesha town on Osun State. Popularly known by his stage name Baba Sala, (lesser known as Lamidi), Moses...
