Fatai Rolling Dollar buried in Ikorodu

The body of legendary highlife artiste, Fatai Rolling Dollar, was buried in Ikorodu, a Lagos suburb, yesterday.
The funeral was held at his uncompleted house on Number 4, Unity Street, Maya Village, Ikorodu.
Rolling Dollar died of cancer at a Surulere, Lagos hospital on Wednesday.
The funeral was witnessed by his family, colleagues and several dignitaries, such as the Chairman, Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Oloruntoba Oke, former President, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Admiral Dele Abiodun, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and Stella Monye.
His eldest daughter, Mrs. Jumoke Badmus, said her father urged his family not to cry shortly before his death.
He is survived by 16 children and three wives. Some of the children are Jamiu, Funmi, Mojeed Nimota and Adewumi.

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