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Baba Ara, also known as Evangelist Roland Olubukola Olomola, was a Nigerian gospel singer and music producer from Ilesha in Osun State, Nigeria.
Early life
[edit]Baba Ara was born on 2 July 1962, and died on 31 August 2004.[1]
Music career
[edit]Baba Ara's first record was titled "Covenant" which was recorded with the choir of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Okiki Imole Parish, Sagamu, Nigeria. His last known recorded album is titled "Last Advice".
Cause of death
[edit]Rumours surround the death of Baba Ara, and the actual cause of his death is yet to be established. Baba Ara had always sang about death and the afterlife. He also had premonitions about his death.[2][1]
Legacy
[edit]There are many gospel singers who have tried to keep the legacy of Baba Ara alive, such as "Arole Baba Ara", a well-known singer whose style of singing is similar to the Baba Ara style of singing.[3] Baba Ara's younger brother known as Evangelist Olatunde Olomola also sings using the Baba Ara stye, and is popularly known as "Baba Ara 2"
Albums
[edit]- Covenant
- Sacrament
- Je k'aiye mo
- The Master Key
- I Am
- Halleluyah
- The Word
- Oko Seli 1
- Oko Seli 2
- Oko Seli 3
- Last Advice
References
[edit]- ^ a b "How Baba Ara Died 10 Years Ago". Archived from the original on 26 July 2017. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ Lawal, Ayodele (10 September 2004). "Nigeria: Controversy Trails His Death". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ "Rainbownetmagazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
Category:Nigerian male musicians Category:Yoruba-language singers Category:Yoruba musicians