Uncovering Comedy Gold: Baba Sala's Unbelievable Rise to Fame!

Moses Olaiya (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, alongside other dramatists like Hubert Ogunde, Kola Ogunmola, Oyin Adejobi and Duro Ladipo popularized theater and television acting in Nigeria. He was a prolific filmmaker. Significantly, Baba Sala started his career in show business as a Highlife musician, fronting in 1964 a group known as the Federal Rhythm Dandies where he tutored and guided the jùjú music maestro King Sunny Adé who was his lead guitar player. / @insightfuljourney1

[@renatusaguele8178]

Baba Sala made us laugh as kids in the good olden days. Keep on resting in peace.

[@user-ux5wp9ps8z]

Baba Sala with his unique voice and jokes will get you laughing. May his hilarious soul continue to rest in peace.

[@jimohjamiu9172]

So great man. We love u but GoD love u most

[@reelfarm]

He is a great man

[@apelehinafolaji279]

A legend Baba sala

[@alameen6870]

Baba Moses Olaiya was a multi talented artist.

[@emeemmy3590]

Thanks a lot for packaging this video about baba sala. A brilliantly made documentary. Thank you.

[@insightfuljourney1]

Thanks

[@samigharo7137]

Baba Sala is a legend comedian.

[@adetayoadewole828]

Thanks for the contributions made to drama and television. I really love Orun Morun... Lovely theatre per excellence

[@sofiathe1st]

I'm searching for the movie but I couldn't find it online

[@muyiwaosifuye2231]

Beautiful soul.

[@patricksampson5659]

What a great talent! Thanks for sharing my man! God bless.

[@insightfuljourney1]

Thanks. That's encouraging.

[@denniskcobi3470]

What i love most is all the video of different yoruba actors shows their all wear their yoruba native clothes which is great but if it is my follow igbo biafra man or woman forget it instead of to show their igbo native clothes rather you will see them displaying other people or tribe clothes instead of theirs at the end their are not welcome but see how yoruba actors showcasing their so great

[@babaolowo35]

Nice 👍

[@Criticalthinking01]

Oh my God, I've never seen Baba Sala this way before. What a charming and educated gentleman! @3:30 All I know about him until now was the big old fool, and sometimes smart devil on screen.

[@osakpawanobayabonna5775]

God bless